Check engine light 2003 Porsche boxstet

[Porsche-Eh]

Originally Posted by baumnutde

Okay, DIYer, how difficult is replacing the Camshaft rotor (phase sensor wheel). I'm so frustrated with this issue after changing the camshaft sensor on the right front side (2003) and still getting the CEL light each time I reset it. I can't get the car smogged until I get this matter resolved. I"ve already been quoted an estimate of $800.00 to do this OUCH!!!, Any help from the group would really be appreciated.

Just to clarify, you can't get your car smog tested if there is a CEL light on OR it is giving you the Camshaft rotor error? If so, will your car not pass if you simply take out the CEL bulb (a 15 minute job) from the cluster?

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Porsche-Eh

...you can't get your car smog tested if there is a CEL light on ?

^^ This is correct. ^^

To be more specific, illumination of the CEL light bulb is not what matters; the smog test equipment checks the ECU for emission failure codes and will not pass a car with a code.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Porsche-Eh

simply take out the CEL bulb (a 15 minute job) from the cluster?

Is this your "go-to" solution for CELs? I ask because this is the second time you've offered it as a "solution" in little more than a week. You should not be recommending this to others.

If you're not capable of fixing a car, you should look in to getting a regular mechanic that can.

[Porsche-Eh]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Is this your "go-to" solution for CELs? I ask because this is the second time you've offered it as a "solution" in little more than a week. You should not be recommending this to others.

If you're not capable of fixing a car, you should look in to getting a regular mechanic that can.

Hahaha.... removing warning lights IS fixing it I have a Autel MaxiDiag Elite for when things really do break. Speaking of which, I'll post a new thread for you PW that if I can't fix (code 46) will result in another bulb being pulled Pretty soon, I think I will have no cluster - might as well remove that too.

OP: Wow, okay. Let's see if we can't get that sorted for you then.

Cheers.

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by Porsche-Eh

Hahaha.... removing warning lights IS fixing it I have a Autel MaxiDiag Elite for when things really do break. Speaking of which, I'll post a new thread for you PW that if I can't fix (code 46) will result in another bulb being pulled Pretty soon, I think I will have no cluster - might as well remove that too.

OP: Wow, okay. Let's see if we can't get that sorted for you then.

Cheers.

I hate those idiot lights, they are so frustrating but that much satisfying to turn them off with the right fixes!

I did combat numbers of CEL issues triggered by O2 sensors, MAF, and SEI valves, as well as airbag SRS light issues due to receptacles, corroded terminals and broken clock springs, during my 20-month ownership.

The other day the orange light lit during my morning commute and I was like what's now.... Then realized that it was just a low washer fluid light, whew! Will you kill that light too while you are at taking them out?