Quote:
Originally Posted by blue62
I am not familiar with your ICARSOFT scanner brand.
But OBDII was standardized in 1996 so you don't need priority brand scanners to read OBDII codes.
Checking the codes with another scanner to prove your cam timing codes and other codes would not hurt.
Especially if the software is in the more common "P" code format.
Yes there is a possibility that the cam position sensor could be bad.
But I don' like to just change parts without confirmation that they are bad.
What I would do is have the codes read with a scanner that uses the more common "P" code format. Because that is what "I" am familiar with.
So I would have more confidence in my diagnosis.
Then if I got the cam timing code again I would check the timing by aliening the manufactures timing marks for the crank and camshafts. That way I would have physical proof of correct or incorrect crankshaft and camshaft timing.
If all timing marks fell in spec. then I would be looking at things like the cam and crank position sensors.
Setting up the timing marks so you can check them is a little bit of work but I think the only cash outlay is for the plastic plugs that you have to remove to see the timing marks.
|
Thanks for the reply. Although this car is intended to be a project car, engine timing is a bit outside my wheelhouse. I am also a bit impatient and want to enjoy the summer weather with my new Boxster!
Have an appointment with a local mechanic on Wednesday to get a diagnosis. I’ll definitely report back as we make progress.