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2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
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Post by Zedebee » Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:24 pm

If you press and hold the S/R button in the instrument binnacle, the digital display under the speedo goes into some kind of “test mode”. Anyone know what it’s for, or what it does?
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe

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Post by Zedebee » Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:34 pm

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Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe

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Post by Pondrew » Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:00 am

All clever stuff!
I heard if you press the button for 5 minutes it transforms into a Boxster! :D
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Zedebee » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:14 am

Pondrew wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:00 am All clever stuff!
I heard if you press the button for 5 minutes it transforms into a Boxster! :D
5 minutes between cars? Perfect for you :rofl:
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe

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Post by buzyg » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:37 am

Pondrew wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:00 am All clever stuff!
I heard if you press the button for 5 minutes it transforms into a Boxster! :D
:o Don't do it. :lol: :thumbsup:
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Post by Joez4 » Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:43 pm

Very useful for displaying voltage or coolant temperature when out test driving after a repair
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