Change History

Up until this past weekend, the AC (the Automatic version) in my 2013 Boxster S seemed to be working ok during the few times it had to deal with some recent warm weather. Over the weekend, I noticed the windshield fogging a bit in very moist, rainy conditions. Further checks, including using the AC Max, and/or "LO" setting never produced cool air. All vent air flow seemed to be operating normally, whether on Auto or Manual.
I set up an appointment with my dealer, but in the meanwhile, I figured I could at least check the various fuses that relate in any way to the AC. All fuses appear to be ok, but there are anomalies as to fuse location, etc. For one thing, the Owner's Manual describes Row A (for both the driver and passenger side fuse panels) as Lower Left being Fuse 1, Upper Left being Fuse 2, Lower Right being Fuse 3, Upper Right being Fuse 4. Yet, the panel covers are marked as:

1 2
3 4

Now, according to the Owner's Manual, with my observations following:

Left Footwell
Row A Fuse 1 Lower Left: air conditioning fan, R/L 40A - - - This slot is EMPTY! And all 4 fuse designations in this row have functions in my car's configuration.
Row B Fuse 8 air conditioning control unit 7.5A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 gateway/diagnostic socket, air quality sensor 5A - - - OK as is

Right Footwell*
Row A Fuse 3 fresh air blower motor, blower regulator 40A - - - OK as is
Row B Fuse 2 air conditioner control unit 25A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 EC mirror, refrigerant pressure sensor 7.5A - - - This slot is EMPTY
(By the way, D-5 is described as "not used" but has a 5A fuse inserted)

* The fuses, as inserted, match the Owner's Manual.

All this said, I suppose/hope the anomalies are due to running changes in vehicle assembly, and there's simply a need for a recharge (and (with no significant leaks!) but it has me wondering. I'm wary of inserting any provided extra fuses into what [i]I[/i] think are the proper slots.
Any takers on this one?

Up until this past weekend, the AC (the Automatic version) in my 2013 Boxster S seemed to be working ok during the few times it had to deal with some recent warm weather. Over the weekend, I noticed the windshield fogging a bit in very moist, rainy conditions. Further checks, including using the AC Max, and/or "LO" setting never produced cool air. All vent air flow seemed to be operating normally, whether on Auto or Manual.
I set up an appointment with my dealer, but in the meanwhile, I figured I could at least check the various fuses that relate in any way to the AC. All fuses appear to be ok, but there are anomalies as to fuse location, etc. For one thing, the Owner's Manual describes Row A (for both the driver and passenger side fuse panels) as Lower Left being Fuse 1, Upper Left being Fuse 2, Lower Right being Fuse 3, Upper Right being Fuse 4. Yet, the panel covers are marked as:

1 2
3 4

Now, according to the Owner's Manual, with my observations following:

Left Footwell
Row A Fuse 1 Lower Left: air conditioning fan, R/L 40A - - - This slot is EMPTY! And all 4 fuse designations in this row have functions in my car's configuration.
Row B Fuse 8 air conditioning control unit 7.5A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 gateway/diagnostic socket, air quality sensor 5A - - - OK as is

Right Footwell*
Row A Fuse 3 fresh air blower motor, blower regulator 40A - - - OK as is
Row B Fuse 2 air conditioner control unit 25A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 EC mirror, refrigerant pressure sensor 7.5A - - - This slot is EMPTY
(By the way, D-5 is described as "not used" but has a 5A fuse inserted)

* The fuses, as inserted, match the Owner's Manual.

All this said, I suppose/hope the anomalies are due to running changes in vehicle assembly, and there's simply a need for a recharge (and no significant leaks!) but it has me wondering. I'm wary of inserting any provided extra fuses into what [i]I[/i] think are the proper slots.
Any takers on this one?

Up until this past weekend, the AC (the Automatic version) in my 2013 Boxster S seemed to be working ok during the few times it had to deal with some recent warm weather. Over the weekend, I noticed the windshield fogging a bit in very moist, rainy conditions. Further checks, including using the AC Max, and/or "LO" setting never produced cool air. All vent air flow seemed to be operating normally, whether on Auto or Manual.
I set up an appointment with my dealer, but in the meanwhile, I figured I could at least check the various fuses that relate in any way to the AC. All fuses appear to be ok, but there are anomalies as to fuse location, etc. For one thing, the Owner's Manual describes Row A (for both the driver and passenger side fuse panels) as Lower Left being Fuse 1, Upper Left being Fuse 2, Lower Right being Fuse 3, Upper Right being Fuse 4. Yet, the panel covers are marked as:

1 2
3 4

Now, according to the Owner's Manual, with my observations following:

Left Footwell
Row A Fuse 1 Lower Left: air conditioning fan, R/L 40A - - - This slot is EMPTY! And all 4 fuse designations in this row have functions in my car's configuration.
Row B Fuse 8 air conditioning control unit 7.5A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 gateway/diagnostic socket, air quality sensor 5A - - - OK as is

Right Footwell
*
Row A Fuse 3 fresh air blower motor, blower regulator 40A - - - OK as is
Row B Fuse 2 air conditioner control unit 25A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 EC mirror, refrigerant pressure sensor 7.5A - - - This slot is EMPTY
(By the way, D-5 is described as "not used" but has a 5A fuse inserted)

* The fuses, as inserted, match the Owner's Manual.

All this said, I suppose/hope the anomalies are due to running changes in vehicle assembly, and there's simply a need for a recharge (and no significant leaks!) but it has me wondering. I'm wary of inserting any provided extra fuses into what [i]I[/i] think are the proper slots.
Any takers on this one?

Up until this past weekend, the AC (the Automatic version) in my 2013 Boxster S seemed to be working ok during the few times it had to deal with some recent warm weather. Over the weekend, I noticed the windshield fogging a bit in very moist, rainy conditions. Further checks, including using the AC Max, and/or "LO" setting never produced cool air. All vent air flow seemed to be operating normally, whether on Auto or Manual.
I set up an appointment with my dealer, but in the meanwhile, I figured I could at least check the various fuses that relate in any way to the AC. All fuses appear to be ok, but there are anomalies as to fuse location, etc. For one thing, the Owner's Manual describes Row A (for both the driver and passenger side fuse panels) as Lower Left being Fuse 1, Upper Left being Fuse 2, Lower Right being Fuse 3, Upper Right being Fuse 4. Yet, the panel covers are marked as:

1 2
3 4

Now, according to the Owner's Manual, with my observations following:

Left Footwell
Row A Fuse 1 Lower Left: air conditioning fan, R/L 40A - - - This slot is EMPTY! And all 4 fuse designations in this row have functions in my car's configuration.
Row B Fuse 8 air conditioning control unit 7.5A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 gateway/diagnostic socket, air quality sensor 5A - - - OK as is

Right Footwell
Row A Fuse 3 fresh air blower motor, blower regulator 40A - - - OK as is
Row B Fuse 2 air conditioner control unit 25A - - - OK as is
Row D Fuse 4 EC mirror, refrigerant pressure sensor 7.5A - - - This slot is EMPTY
(By the way, D-5 is described as "not used" but has a 5A fuse inserted)

All this said, I suppose/hope the anomalies are due to running changes in vehicle assembly, and there's simply a need for a recharge (and no significant leaks!) but it has me wondering. I'm wary of inserting any provided extra fuses into what [i]I[/i] think are the proper slots.
Any takers on this one?