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Join Date: Mar 2012
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2003 tiptronic "gear selector not engaged" message
I'm getting a "gear selector not engaged" message on 3 out of 5 start attempts. When the message appears the start sequence will not initiate. Returning the ignition switch to off once, sometimes twice, clears the message, and the engine starts without hesitation. Any ideas?
The car is an '03 996 cabriolet tiptronic. |
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03-14-2012, 01:06 PM
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You should have a P code generated with these faults. Get someone to read the code and that will narrow down the area to look. There are P codes stored in the DME that don't light up the CELL. You can buy a cheap code reader at any auto parts store that plugs into the OB2 port. Then you can google the code and figure out what seems most likely the issue. The ignition assy is a well known failure point with 986/996 models but it could be anything from the position switches for the gear handle (ECU reads car not in PARK before start = no start) to a loose wiring harness or connection.
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03-18-2012, 05:46 PM
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