Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Performance and Technical Chat

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 11-04-2013, 08:45 AM   #1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Emerald City
Posts: 885
Garage
Brand New (Used) Owner...CEL...Help appreciated

Hey guys,

Just bought the car I've dreamed of since I was 9 or 10...a Porsche Boxster. Got a great deal on an 02 Lapis Blue (with tip because I had to frame it as "our" car to get her approval). Gorgeous car, had 83k on it, had the CD changer and a nice looking interior.

I know I need to do a passenger side regulator eventually, along with an eventual starter rebuild as I get the grind once every 9 or 10 starts, especially when its cold (think its a solenoid going bad).

Just had the CEL come on yesterday. The previous owner had a fuel leak fixed just before selling it as he made sure it passed smog tests and since it failed, he found there was a small fuel leak that he had fixed. I went to AZ and had them pull the codes, and they advised there were three: P1128, P1130 and P0455. I know that 455 is often related to a gas cap leak or something along those lines, but hadnt found them related to 1128 and 1130. Anyone have any ideas? I'm going to clean the MAF and try a new gas cap. When I filled it up, I was also only able to get the needle to 3/4 if that matters (I assumed I needed to try the 45 degree trick next fill up.) My fill up was two days before the light went on, but Sunday was the first day I had driven the car more than 5 miles.

I also initially thought perhaps it may be the AOS. I cold started the car and removed the oil filler cap. It wasn't hard to remove, but it cause the engine idle to dip and start to sputter. However, after I warmed the car up and did it, no idle drop with the cap removed.

Is this an AOS, a MAF continuance of a fuel leak? Or did I just not tighten the gas cap properly (or does it need replacing?) Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated guys (or gals).

Jake
jdraupp is offline   Reply With Quote
 



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:00 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page