I think my engine just took a #$%!! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

porsche986spyder · 10-08-2007, 03:37 PM

I use Techron Chevron gas with no problems and use a fuel injector/carb. cleaner with every oil change. Never had any bad effects.

smiledrs · 10-08-2007, 04:00 PM

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.

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.

Hi Smiledrs, I think you will get more info and "play" if you start your own thread/topic.

Adam · 10-09-2007, 12:13 PM

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.

smiledrs · 10-10-2007, 07:36 PM

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.

Brucelee · 10-11-2007, 06:40 AM

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!

RandallNeighbour · 10-11-2007, 08:05 AM

Smile, for less than $15k, you can have a good condition used 3.4 or 3.6 put in your boxster. Take this as an opportunity to make the car wicked fast and you just might get all your money back when you sell it. A 3.4 modded boxster just sold on ebay for $35k and it was an old one too!