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batmanboxster · 05-21-2007, 08:23 PM

Heres what happened to my buddies '98 2.5L. He tried starting the car and it seemed to have a 'weak' startup, although it did start. A day after he was driving and then the CEL started 'flashing' and the engine "rumbled or sputtered" and seemed to be significantly losing power. So, he immediately parked the car and let the car sit for about a day. Restarted it the next day, now he only gets a 'solid CEL', but the engine still loudly sputters/rumbles and a strong vibration can be felt in the engine compartment (behind driver's seat). The car seems to still have very little power.

110,000km
No other problems- ie, no oil leaks, temp is fine, etc.
No mods.

Any suggestions?

05-21-2007, 08:23 PM	#1
batmanboxster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: canada Posts: 19	Flashing CEL to solid Heres what happened to my buddies '98 2.5L. He tried starting the car and it seemed to have a 'weak' startup, although it did start. A day after he was driving and then the CEL started 'flashing' and the engine "rumbled or sputtered" and seemed to be significantly losing power. So, he immediately parked the car and let the car sit for about a day. Restarted it the next day, now he only gets a 'solid CEL', but the engine still loudly sputters/rumbles and a strong vibration can be felt in the engine compartment (behind driver's seat). The car seems to still have very little power. 110,000km No other problems- ie, no oil leaks, temp is fine, etc. No mods. Any suggestions?