Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-19-2013, 05:55 AM   #1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 2
Confounded by multiple CELs - need help

Hey guys,

1998 with 108k on the clock and I need to solve my CEL before I can pass emissions here in Illinois.

I pulled my ODBII codes couple weeks ago: p0131, p0151, p0138, p0158, p1115, p1119, p1117, and p1121. Hmmm... strange, not all my O2 sensors would fail at once, right? Regardless, I purchased 4 universal 02 sensors and spliced and installed correctly.

This did NOT solve the CELs. I went further upstream to solve, I started with cleaning the MAF and then replacing the MAF with a new unit.

Now I've got the probable culprits replaced for these codes, yet no solution.

The only symptom I can report is a slightly rough idle and a noticeable hesitation at around 5k RPM with WOT (wide open throttle).

Would the wrong battery possible trigger these CELs? I don't want to even think about a costly DME replacement.... I'm outta ideas and could use some help gentlemen.

Thanks
Matt

mattallmandinger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2013, 09:22 AM   #2
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: It's a kind of magic.....
Posts: 6,277
I just love it when people start swapping out expensive parts without doing the appropriate diagnostics first. But thanks for helping to move the economy forward.

That said:

P0131 Cylinder 1-3 O2 sensor ahead of cat shorted or wrong voltage
P0138 Same bank, same problem, sensor behind the cat
P0151 and 0158, similar codes, other bank
P1115 and 1119, heating current too low on both sensors ahead of cats
P1117 and 1121, more low heating circuit current levels

All of the diagnostics trees for these codes have only two common possible source items listed:

1. Wiring harness problem.
2. DME
__________________
Anything really new is invented only in one’s youth. Later, one becomes more experienced, more famous – and more stupid.” - Albert Einstein
JFP in PA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2013, 10:13 AM   #3
Registered User
 
thom4782's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Foster City CA
Posts: 1,099
I assume you've reset the codes and they keep coming back. If it is the DME, check these guys out for repair: Specialized ECU Repair, Replacement, & Testing - Restore or Exchange your Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
thom4782 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2013, 12:00 PM   #4
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sanford NC
Posts: 2,537
Any wiring issues?
mikefocke is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2013, 12:06 PM   #5
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 22
May also be a oxygen sensor relay if it is low/no voltage supply problem. Wiring diagram shows relay position #2 in relay holder #2 (Relay holder 2 is located on the left-hand side of the rear luggage compartment. It can be unclipped and pulled out.)

Autobahn Pete is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:48 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page