Monday 23 May 2022

2000 Porsche Boxster (986) F6-2.7L A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ): Manufacturer Code Charts Page 260


- No control module fault stored.



- No fault on the supply voltage (5 Volts).



Short to B+ / Short to Ground



1. Remove sun sensor.



2. Disconnect plug connection on the sun sensor.



3. Connect voltmeter to sleeve side of pin 2 (minus) and pin 3 (plus).



Switch on ignition.



Display: approx. 4.5 - 5 Volts



If 0 Volts is displayed, check wiring to the heating/air conditioning control A-12 and B-18 for continuity.



Check wiring to the heating/air conditioning control B-18 for short to ground.



Note:



The wires are routed via two plug connections on the heater/ A/C unit. Replace the heating/air conditioning control if the wires are OK.



4. Connect ohmmeter to sun sensor pins 2 and 3.



- Sun sensor not in darkness



Display: approx. 1.3 megohms



- Sun sensor in darkness



Display: approx. 240 kohms



Fault Code 21



Fault Code 21



Outside Temperature Sensor - B+/Ground Short



Diagnostic conditions



- Ignition on



- No control unit fault stored



- No sensor supply voltage fault stored (5 V)



Possible cause of fault



- Short circuit to B+/ground/between wires or open circuit in wiring between air-conditioning system regulator and outside temperature sensor



- Outside temperature sensor faulty



- Air-conditioning system regulator faulty



Affected pins



Plug B, pin 5 and pin 9



Diagnosis/troubleshooting