new boxster owner with engine problems

[jjanari]

symptoms sound similar to what I had when I had a loose coilpack (I had just changed the plugs and didn't snap the coil pack connector fully).

either way, like the others stated, don't drive it because a flashing cell is generally a misfire and can be damaging. get the codes read.

[murphy228]

Cheers guys for all the input called the dealer and they picked the car up. They told me today there replacing the coils. Is this a regular thing that has to be done or to be looked out for. Luckily I have some warranty left so they footing the bill for the repair

[Jaxonalden]

Dealer repair AND they're paying the bill? Big piece of pie for you my friend!

[murphy228]

well i bought the car from a mercedes dealer. some old guy traded it in for an ml. but i was informed that there head mechanic was a porsche mechanic. i reckon it being mercedes garage the repair will be upto a good standard...... hopefully

[AndyA6]

Wow, nice going! Glad it got solved, please report back if indeed the coils were bad.... Maybe I was right after all.....

Later,
Andy

[murphy228]

cheers andy ill post up soon as i get all the info cant wait to get the car back they have given me a merc a class while mines is in , its so slow .just out of intrest have you ever had any probs with these coils

[AndyA6]

No, not with the Porsche but with my Audi. Seems to be pretty common these days across the brands.