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05-05-2009, 06:03 PM
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Cayman vs 2 yr old daughter
Well my wife and daughter was in the car a few days ago. She lets her push all the buttons and flip on the lights. This time she didn't tell me that she did all that. So of course the battery goes dead. Daughter 1, Cayman 0.
Okay no problem. Followed the manual and used the donor battery method. I was only able to open the rear hatch. Hmm...I listened carefully and I could hear the servo in front working but the trunk still did not open. Sigh. So I searched caymanclub and found where the external wire to manually pull the trunk open. Doh! I need to take the wheel off, but how can I do that if the security thingy is in the trunk. So I jacked the car up and was able to get enough clearance to remove the plastic cover to expose the pull wire.
Got the trunk open and exposed the locking mechanism for the trunk. It seems like the servo which releases the trunk shifted. So it was not able to fully release the latch. I looked and its not attached to anything. Just sits in a little space in the corner of your trunk not screwed or even Velcroed in place. So any major jarring can dislodge the servo and you can no longer open your trunk. I understand now why you have to pull so hard on the external wire because you basically have to pull the whole servo device to get it open. Well now I have the airbag light to deal with.
Has anybody else had this problem with there trunk release mechanism?
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05-19-2009, 08:23 AM
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Re: Cayman vs 2 yr old daughter
What lights did she leave on?
I thought our cars were supposed to automatically shut off the lights if left on with the ignition off after a certain period of time…
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05-19-2009, 08:33 AM
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Re: Cayman vs 2 yr old daughter
Originally Posted by BillK
What lights did she leave on?
I thought our cars were supposed to automatically shut off the lights if left on with the ignition off after a certain period of time…
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This is sort of the case if you have the lights set to "Home". On this setting, the parking lights as well as the fog lights stay illuminated for a brief period after which they will shut off on their own.
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05-19-2009, 03:51 PM
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Re: Cayman vs 2 yr old daughter
If the battery is killed or disconnected, you may experience many warning lights. Drive the car carefully for a few miles and they will often clear themselves once they see everything is OK.
I disconnected my battery to install my radar detector and when I fired the car back up I saw so many warning I thought I might have to junk the car. PSM failure, Airbags, PASM failure, and so on. I drove the car just a hundred yards and everything went away.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
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PSM - Porsche Stability Management
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While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility. |
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05-19-2009, 05:30 PM
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Re: Cayman vs 2 yr old daughter
In most cars Air Bag lights do not go away, since it would be a safety concern. I have had other warnings come on and go away after driving a few miles, but not an air bag light.
Your Millage May Vary ( I realize you do not have a US car)
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