My First Check Engine Light!! Quick Question... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

KRZTACO · 08-07-2006, 08:54 AM

In an effort to put a stop to your anxiety....I would stop by AUTOZONE and borrow thier OBDII scanner to find what code was thrown.....they can also help find what that code means
KRZ

denverpete · 08-07-2006, 09:13 AM

Pretty sure that CEL isn't a friendly reminder that you're coming up on 15,000 miles.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and bet it's going to be your MAF. Mine went right around that mileage. Depending on the circumstances, you might not notice anything unusual to start. However, if it really is the MAF you're going to start noticing hesitation and/or unusual RPM activity. Eventually, it's going to start hesitating so badly you can barely drive it.

Again - I'm not saying that's what it is - I'm just laying down my bet given the mileage and the fact you haven't mentioned any problems (yet) with driving it. Of course, it could also be your gas cap or any myriad of crap. Get the code read so you can sleep at night....

Rondog · 08-07-2006, 09:43 AM

thanks for the input....

forgetting to do the "little things" seems to be endemic throught out the porsche system---perhaps they are all just too busy---(although, i do recall a thread that recounted on of these "little things" the failure to tighten the wheel bolts-- well.... oops!) - When i was in for my initial service with this dealer they were suppose to quote some additional work.... never did, even after asking multiple times..

DP --- Car seeems to be runing fine... no idle issues/or cutting out.

Ill post the problem when i find out

RandallNeighbour · 08-07-2006, 10:27 AM

Please post what has caused the CE light on such a new Boxster. It's the first I've heard from 987 owners on this forum and I'm keenly interested. I sure hope it's something new and not the same old crap with the MAF or O2 sensors!

Rondog · 08-07-2006, 11:56 AM

Damn Randall!

I was hoping you had the definitive answer.......

btw... Porsche Service says the CEL does NOT come on for a service interval reminder.

The plot thickens....will let you know!

Rondog · 08-07-2006, 12:04 PM

Damn Randall!

I was hoping you had the definitive answer.......

btw... Porsche Service says the CEL does NOT come on for a service interval reminder.

The plot thickens....will let you know!

TVC15 · 08-07-2006, 12:34 PM

Rondog--Looking forward to the mystery being solved.

I've found a solution that's better than taking it to the dealer: turn the engine off, wait 30 seconds, turn it back on (no kidding). It has worked on two occassions for my 05 987:

First, in stop and go traffic, the tip would not go above first gear. Pulled over, flashers on, did the turn on/turn off and drove away fine.

Second, started it up in the morning and the CEL came on. turned off/then on. light went out.

I just hope this solution keeps working ;-)

denverpete · 08-07-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TVC15

Rondog--Looking forward to the mystery being solved.

I've found a solution that's better than taking it to the dealer: turn the engine off, wait 30 seconds, turn it back on (no kidding). It has worked on two occassions for my 05 987:

First, in stop and go traffic, the tip would not go above first gear. Pulled over, flashers on, did the turn on/turn off and drove away fine.

Second, started it up in the morning and the CEL came on. turned off/then on. light went out.

I just hope this solution keeps working ;-)

Perhaps I'm missing something. Wouldn't you prefer to actually get the underlying problem fixed? I realize we as a society seem to have accepted that occasionally our computers need to be re-booted... But our cars too?