Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Porsche Boxster (986) F6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Mode 2
Mode 2
In mode 2 the operating conditions (freeze frame data) at the time of fault entry are displayed. The operating conditions of the fault which occurred first are stored.
If a fuel system fault or misfiring fault occurs after this, the data of the fault which occurred first are overwritten.
The following PIDs are supported:
$00 Supported PIDs
The PIDs supported in this mode are displayed in a 4-byte word.
Data A:
Data B:
Data C:
Data D:
NOTE: The Data A and B bytes indicate that PIDs 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, OC and OD are supported.
$02 Diagnostic Trouble Code
The Diagnostic Trouble Code which caused the storage of freeze frame data is displayed.
$03 Status of injection system
Data A: 0000 1000
B: 0000 1000
Data A - Status for bank 1
Data B - Status for bank 2
Bit 0 Open-loop control; the conditions for oxygen sensing are not yet fulfilled.
Bit 1 Closed-loop control; the signal from the oxygen sensor is used to control injection.
Bit 2 Open-loop control through conditions such as full load, etc.
Bit 3 Open-loop control due to fault in system.
Bit 4 Closed-loop control, but faults from at least one oxygen sensor.
Bits 5 to 7 not used.
NOTE: Only one bit at a time can be set to 1 to indicate the status.
$04 Calculated load value
Output of calculated load as a percentage of the maximum load.
Display between 0% and 100%.
$05 Engine coolant temperature
Output of the engine coolant temperature.
Display between - 40 °C and 215 °C.
$06 HO2S integrator, bank 1
Output of the control value FR of the oxygen sensor closed-loop control, bank 1.
Display: Lean to - 100 %
Rich to 99.22%
$07 HO2S adaptation, bank 1
Output of the adaptation value FRA of the oxygen sensor closed- loop control, bank 1.
Display: Lean to - 100 %
Rich to 99.22 %
$08 HO2S integrator, bank 2
Output of the control value FR of the oxygen sensor closed-loop control, bank 2.
Display: Lean to - 100 %
Rich to 99.22 %
$09 HO2S adaptation, bank 2
Output of the adaptation value FRA of the oxygen sensor closed-loop control, bank 2.
Display: Lean to - 100 %
Rich to 99.22 %
$0B Intake manifold pressure (absolute)
Output of the intake manifold pressure.
Display: 0 kPa to 255 kPa
$0C Engine speed
Output of the engine speed.
Display in rpm
$0D Vehicle speed
Output of the speed.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
