986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post

sd_boxster · 05-11-2011, 02:34 PM

^ What he said. If you lost power to the ECU/BCM/whatever the computer in a Boxster is referred to as, you have to complete a drive cycle before OBDII emissions readiness. Since the drive cycle varies, wait a few days...

...or buy an OBD-II scanner that will tell you if you're emissions ready. Life without a scanner sucks - the peace of mind immediately KNOWING why your check engine light just flickered on is worth the $50 or so the scanner will cost you.

05-11-2011, 02:34 PM	#8
sd_boxster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 434	^ What he said. If you lost power to the ECU/BCM/whatever the computer in a Boxster is referred to as, you have to complete a drive cycle before OBDII emissions readiness. Since the drive cycle varies, wait a few days... ...or buy an OBD-II scanner that will tell you if you're emissions ready. Life without a scanner sucks - the peace of mind immediately KNOWING why your check engine light just flickered on is worth the $50 or so the scanner will cost you. __________________ 1999 Carrera 4 • Aero kit • 4" UD Pulley My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.