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cbbepop · 10-17-2014, 05:39 PM

Hey I like some opinions on what's going on
I started the 2001 Boxster S and the engine came to life then went out immediately. No check engine light, dash was on with only the coolant light staying red.
I turned the engine off and on and the same thing happened'
3rd try I gave her some gas, just pushed the pedal 2 times and the engine stayed on and all was fine on the drive back.

Weird...there was no clicking. Is this a fuel pump issue or just fuel vapors?
I'm not sure why I even pushed the fuel pedal...just a stab in the dark. I'm glad it worked.

Any thoughts is appreciated.

10-17-2014, 05:39 PM	#1
cbbepop Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MA Posts: 255	engine shut off on startup until I gave her some gas Hey I like some opinions on what's going on I started the 2001 Boxster S and the engine came to life then went out immediately. No check engine light, dash was on with only the coolant light staying red. I turned the engine off and on and the same thing happened' 3rd try I gave her some gas, just pushed the pedal 2 times and the engine stayed on and all was fine on the drive back. Weird...there was no clicking. Is this a fuel pump issue or just fuel vapors? I'm not sure why I even pushed the fuel pedal...just a stab in the dark. I'm glad it worked. Any thoughts is appreciated.