06-13-2014, 05:23 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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Originally Posted by BTfd2e93
what OBD2 code did it show?
A steady CEL is not as bad as a flashing CEL! ... so maybe it isnt bad enough to not drive ... possibly just an non functioning O2 sensor ....
to answer your question ... whenever Im waiting for parts and not driving ... i start looking for the next projects' parts  ... its a never ending recursive loop.
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Thanks for asking. It is code P1341 which according to my indy shop is the variocam actuator bank 1. I have ordered the camshaft position sensor which two parts guys say will fix the problem. I am going to let my local low cost indy shop fix it(the owner does have a Boxster as well). If he is not up to it I will take it to a higher cost indy shop that does good work.
I just received a brand new water pump(plastic impeller) from Pelican Parts yesterday even though the current one is not broken. 13 years old it is time to change it. Of course the CEL light steady came on after I had ordered the first set of parts.
Do you agree that I should not be driving the 2001 base Box with this fault on?
Do you agree with the fix of the code?
Cheers, Guy
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06-13-2014, 05:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Greenville, S.C.
Posts: 2,670
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Originally Posted by recycledsixtie
Thanks for asking. It is code P1341 which according to my indy shop is the variocam actuator bank 1. I have ordered the camshaft position sensor which two parts guys say will fix the problem. I am going to let my local low cost indy shop fix it(the owner does have a Boxster as well). If he is not up to it I will take it to a higher cost indy shop that does good work.
I just received a brand new water pump(plastic impeller) from Pelican Parts yesterday even though the current one is not broken. 13 years old it is time to change it. Of course the CEL light steady came on after I had ordered the first set of parts.
Do you agree that I should not be driving the 2001 base Box with this fault on?
Do you agree with the fix of the code?
Cheers, Guy
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How much is it to fix this, there is local Craigslist car for like 5k with this problem, maybe I could make a buck off of it.
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06-13-2014, 06:02 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
Posts: 824
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Originally Posted by BIGJake111
How much is it to fix this, there is local Craigslist car for like 5k with this problem, maybe I could make a buck off of it.
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I paid around $120 us for the part. Not sure how long it is going to take the indy shop to do it.
I am not too concerned because my local indy guy is fairly cheap. However the part camshaft position sensor is not specifically mentioned in the 101 Projects Boxster book/project 16. The parts required change according to the engine year.
The engine runs pretty well. Slightly rough idle though. Here's hoping this part will fix the problem. Another week before the part arrives. I will let you know how it goes.
Cheers, Guy
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06-13-2014, 06:55 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
Posts: 824
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Originally Posted by steved0x
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Thanks Steve. I missed that. I was looking in the camshaft section!If this is all it takes then it should be a pretty easy fix.
Cheers, Guy
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06-13-2014, 07:15 AM
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 1,429
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Since the Box isn't my daily, it isn't an issue. It's only an issue if the E320 is down, too.
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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (gone  )
2004 Porsche 911 C4S Cab
1991 Porsche 911 C2 Targa 3.6
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
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06-13-2014, 07:49 AM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,117
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Drive my Civic hatch.
It handles like a go-kart, is great around town, holds a lot, and gets great gas mileage.
TO
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06-13-2014, 03:54 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGJake111
How much is it to fix this, there is local Craigslist car for like 5k with this problem, maybe I could make a buck off of it.
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My rule is to never, ever believe someone else's diagnosis on car that you might buy. You can almost always be sure that there is something else wrong with the car because if it was "that simple" the existing owner would have already fixed it and would be selling the car for a lot more.
In these cases, you need to get a VERY thorough PPI done to check everything to know what you're getting into.
For example, my $3K Boxster roller had several other problems than just the blown engine and my $10K 996 had a long list of issues that the owner never mentioned.
Buyer beware on cheap Porsche's with "known" problems.
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
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06-14-2014, 07:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 1,666
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I feel your pain. My boxster has been down for 3 weeks with the hesitation issue while I replace parts and scratch my head trying to logically figure it out.
I'm feeling some serious withdrawal symptoms now as it was my Daily driver.
In the mean time I have resorted back to my Jeep Wrangler, and find myself trying to drive it like the Boxster...a little dangerous, (High CG and too much roll) not very satisfying and the gas mileage by comparison really sucks < 18mpg.
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2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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