Couple of Diagnostic Codes

[usaf-lt-g]

Ran the ol' Durametric software today to check a couple of things. Everything looked good except for the Alarm section. Got 3 codes.

25

W lead

Status: not present

Frequency Counter: 1

33

Interior Sensor faulty

Status: not present

Frequency counter: 2

60

Cetral locking limit position

Lock not reached

status: not present

Frequency Counter: 4

The top one looks like it may be a fluke? I dunno... the other 2.... not really sure about. I'm basically locking the vehicle with the key now (non-remote), sometimes I get one chirp, other times I don't get any chirps.

[Loren]

Several alarm codes mean little or nothing.

The first one if you disconnect the battery - sometimes it occurs.

The second one seems to happen on Boxster's more than Carrera's - sometimes is a bad sensor and sometimes just a false code.

The last one is usually caused by pressing the lock on the key fob before the door is closed. Again no harm.

I usually just erase these and then see if they come back in 24 hours.

[usaf-lt-g]

Several alarm codes mean little or nothing.

The first one if you disconnect the battery - sometimes it occurs.

The second one seems to happen on Boxster's more than Carrera's - sometimes is a bad sensor and sometimes just a false code.

The last one is usually caused by pressing the lock on the key fob before the door is closed. Again no harm.

I usually just erase these and then see if they come back in 24 hours.

Thanks Loren, I'd clear them, and see if they come back. I'm guessing I have a bit of a "shoddy" interior sensor, it's been intermittent for some time, but just wanted to clarify.

[wvicary]

I didn't think you could clear alarm codes using the Durametric software.

[usaf-lt-g]

I didn't think you could clear alarm codes using the Durametric software.

Lol, oh yea good point! :) Forgot about that!

[palmtree907]

I get these exact same codes and same symptoms. With no Porsche dealer anywhere nearby, I just live with it.

[Loren]

I can't remember if Durametric shows the number fault occurrences (I know PST2 and PIWIS do) but you might jot down the number occurrences and see if they continue to happen.

[kbrandsma]

I think with fault code 33 just counts. I ordered a new infrared sensor from Sunset and the counter stopped advancing and alarm acted and worked normal again. Let me know if you decide to install a new one. I did a dyi 5 months back on MY98 and never posted the replacement procedure.

[usaf-lt-g]

I think with fault code 33 just counts. I ordered a new infrared sensor from Sunset and the counter stopped advancing and alarm acted and worked normal again. Let me know if you decide to install a new one. I did a dyi 5 months back on MY98 and never posted the replacement procedure.

Hey that'd be GREAT! If you know the part #(s) to order to that would help. What did it run you through Sunset?

[kbrandsma]

I looked high and low thru my Sunset receipts and couldn't locate it. Call Jeff at Sunset and he'll set you up. My memory says it was very affordable, a $125 or so.