check engine message - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

mrockrat · 06-12-2005, 02:11 AM

i own a 2003 boxster and the check engine message keeps coming up when i drive it hard. The message goes on to say drive straight to service centre. I took it to porsche who linked it up to the computer and said it was a misfire on cylinder 1. and it could be down to dirt in the fuel line i was wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them. Porsche said it should be ok but it is a bit worrying. Thanks....

RandallNeighbour · 06-12-2005, 04:44 AM

Do you mean the CEL was blinking versus just coming on and staying on?

mrockrat · 06-12-2005, 04:51 AM

no on the computer under the rev counter the led display. sorry only had it three weeks so dont know all the names of things . There is a light that flashes as well but it all clears it self when i switch off the ignition and switch back on again...

Brucelee · 06-12-2005, 05:43 AM

When the light comes on, does the car keep running well or start to sputter etc?

mrockrat · 06-13-2005, 12:23 PM

i didnt notice anything until i slowed down and stopped grinning then i noticed the flashing light and the scary message not what you want to see after you just had a back road blast......

Brucelee · 06-13-2005, 02:10 PM

My guess is O2 sensor!