new boxster owner with engine problems

[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.

[Steve Tinker]

Jamie,
The 6 coils are mounted on top of each spark plug and are exposed to the elements. Over time (especially in your weather), the coils crack and allow moisture, salt, dirt etc into the windings, shorting them out. Usually they need changing at about 50,000 - 60,000 miles depending. They are not too difficult to replace.
If you are interested, Mike Focke (who posted below) has a great little website < mikesporscheboxsterwebpages > for Boxster owners - do yourself a favour and read it, it may help you (and save you some money too) in the future.