CEL flashing, on, gone
The Boxster is the perfect car for a ski trip, right?
I was out driving today, doing a bit over 170km/h on the highway with lots of snow and sleet on the road and the "I just saved your life" (Traction Control) light blinking every now and then. Just about when I passed the magical 177777km on the odometer, the CEL light started flashing. As the shoulder was completely covered with snow and with other traffic behind me, I coasted to a nearby exit. On the off-ramp, the CEL stopped flashing but stayed on. I parked, read a few threads from this forum on my phone, and continued on with the CEL light on. I found a mechanic that was (sort of) open on Sunday. He hooked up a BOSCH diagnostic tool and read codes P0300 P0304 P0305 P0306. He cleared them, ran the engine a few minutes, charged me, then set me on my way. I continued driving for another 200km with no further problems. Ideas? |
CEL flashing is never a good thing. As far as the codes go.. Looks like misfire codes. Use the search function and you will see pages with these codes. My guess is a possible bad coil pack. Good luck!
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I believe the CEL always starts flashing when someone is doing over 160 kph on icy roads. That's why it's called an idiot light.
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Hi Paulofto. Are you a PCA member? Have we met? I think you are the first Winnipegger aside from myself to come here.
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So tell me, where in Bomber land do you get your service done? The car was previously maintained at Continental Motors on Wardlaw so I'm curious where you do yours. |
So far I've done all my own servicing except for aiming the headlights and balancing the tires, which I took to the Porsche dealership. I think they treated me very well.
D chunks aren't typically an issue for your model year. As for the IMS, it all depends on whether you buy into all the hype and fear-mongering that goes on in here. I always cut my filter apart when doing oil changes and so far have found no particles of any kind (134000 km) so I'm not too worried at this point. I also have the double row bearing though. I have a fairly well-equipped workshop and would be willing to give you a hand if you want to tackle some of the routine maintenance yourself. I have the motive power bleeder for the brakes and the Uview Airlift tool for coolant. |
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Mark, good stuff. Yes the fear mongering can really get to you, especially the IMS thing. I changed my own oil before putting it away for the winter and did the filter cut/inspection routine as well as straining the oil through cheeze cloth when I drained it. t looks clean and no issues. I plan on doing this and other routine maintenance myself so I might just take you up on your offer for some 'shop' time come the spring. This whole great whit north winter thing really cust into driving time.
I'll send you a private message regarding contact info. It's great to find a fellow Boxster enthusiast so close to home. |
Thanks for the thread hijack.
And thanks for the kind words. I was always under the impression our cars were made to go FAST and that this was one of the reasons we've chosen them. |
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