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Old 04-07-2023, 06:55 AM   #3
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I recently bought a 1998 Boxster with 43,000 miles and last night the orange emissions warning light came on while driving. The car was running fine and all other gages were as normal. I’m seeking advice on what I should do next, and whether the car should be driven?
As mentioned -- get a cheap obi reader

https://www.amazon.com/Interface-Scanner-Diagnostic-Original-Support/dp/B07L4926C1/ref=asc_df_B07L4926C1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312029767170&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10614868522633815461&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028303&hvtargid=pla-625356713193&psc=1

Post codes -- also did you get gas recently -- check your gas cap tightness -- or if you had it running while filling, it will set off the light, but might not be immediately.
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