10-08-2007, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
You probably did the right thing but since you said your car was out of warranty I figured it was a safe to ask. I would be curious to hear what they would say about the additive shaking loose a deposit that may have briefly stalled your engine. Question is, does the engine expel the deposits?, in other words did the tech notice dirty smoke after the car was parked for a few days? or are deposits still in there?
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No no, the car is still IN warranty because I got an extended warranty until 2010. I did not notice any smoke and the tech didn't mention any smoke either.
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10-08-2007, 03:37 PM
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I use Techron Chevron gas with no problems and use a fuel injector/carb. cleaner with every oil change. Never had any bad effects. 
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10-08-2007, 04:00 PM
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Ok, I got home and hooked up a diagnostic reader to my boxster and 3 codes came up.
P0301 Misfire, Cylinder 1, Damaging to Catalytic Converter
P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor 1 - Signal Implausible, Short to Ground, Short to B+
P1531 Camshaft Adjustment, Bank 1
Anyone have any history with either. Going to have it towed tomorrow while I'm off.
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10-08-2007, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by smiledrs
Ok, I got home and hooked up a diagnostic reader to my boxster and 3 codes came up.
P0301 Misfire, Cylinder 1, Damaging to Catalytic Converter
P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor 1 - Signal Implausible, Short to Ground, Short to B+
P1531 Camshaft Adjustment, Bank 1
Anyone have any history with either. Going to have it towed tomorrow while I'm off.
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Hi Smiledrs, I think you will get more info and "play" if you start your own thread/topic. 
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10-09-2007, 12:13 PM
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Update:
Ok, I got the car home yesterday and the thing drives and runs like a top now. Whatever gremlin that was in it has left....hopefully for good. This one had the techs over at the dealership scratching their heads. They said they have never come accross a situation quite like mine before.
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10-10-2007, 07:36 PM
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Update on my boxster: add me to another low mileage, early model boxster engine failure. Porsche dealer wants $15k for new engine with parts and labor. Called Porsche NA and they said "they have NO goodwill for any porsche out of warranty." Told me to write letter to Corporate. No way I'm paying $15k for new engine. Thanks for everyone's help.
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10-11-2007, 06:40 AM
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Ouch. If it is the dreaded IMS failure, I would do a Google to see if any smart lawyer has stated a class action on this defect.
Any lawyers here want to try this? We will devote a thread if the lawyer steps up!
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