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kbiggar · 05-12-2015, 04:19 AM

Hi Everyone,
I have a sudden problem with my 2004 Boxster. Before this incident, no problem or signs of any problems while driving. While driving home from work yesterday, car felt under-powered for a second or two (nothing too major, just enough for me to notice) then about 2 miles later suddenly stalled (normal driving at ~25mph). No noise, no surges, just an RPM drop and the car was off. Car would not restart for about 2-3 minutes, then started back up and I drove home.

Any ideas what could cause this? No problems with the car to date, and nothing other than a couple moments of power loss and a sudden quit. It was hot out (~85F), but nothing too crazy. The car starts and idles fine as well. Felt like perhaps it was electronic, but I would like to hear other opinions. DME relay?

Thanks! Kyle

05-12-2015, 04:19 AM	#1
kbiggar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 17	Car stalled while driving, restarted, no CEL Hi Everyone, I have a sudden problem with my 2004 Boxster. Before this incident, no problem or signs of any problems while driving. While driving home from work yesterday, car felt under-powered for a second or two (nothing too major, just enough for me to notice) then about 2 miles later suddenly stalled (normal driving at ~25mph). No noise, no surges, just an RPM drop and the car was off. Car would not restart for about 2-3 minutes, then started back up and I drove home. Any ideas what could cause this? No problems with the car to date, and nothing other than a couple moments of power loss and a sudden quit. It was hot out (~85F), but nothing too crazy. The car starts and idles fine as well. Felt like perhaps it was electronic, but I would like to hear other opinions. DME relay? Thanks! Kyle