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Anker 01-03-2018 06:04 AM

When a car doesn't start its caused by one of the following: fuel, air or spark. Reading codes will often reveal which of the three is the problem. From that point its a problem of systematically eliminating all possible causes. You need a code reader that can read the Porsche-specific codes. Generic codes can be misleading. It is important to be systematic moving from one potential failure point to the next.

If you aren't up to this or don't have the tools have the car flat bedded to a mechanic who can do it.

Badboybox 01-03-2018 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadcammer (Post 559248)
a $13 obd bluetooth dongle and a $3 obd fusion app will get the job done.

but I'm guessing he doesn't have any codes.

Definitely check fuses.

go back to the basics.

Does the car have spark?

Have you verified fuel pressure at the rail?

I have the Bluetooth dongle .I have Torque app.do I need a different app to download to read porsche codes?

Quadcammer 01-03-2018 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Badboybox (Post 559264)
I have the Bluetooth dongle .I have Torque app.do I need a different app to download to read porsche codes?

that should be fine to get you started.

I've never had a code that a generic reader and some time with google couldn't figure out.

Badboybox 01-03-2018 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadcammer (Post 559274)
that should be fine to get you started.

I've never had a code that a generic reader and some time with google couldn't figure out.

Ok perfect thanks.

Anker 01-03-2018 11:15 AM

A: There are lots of codes that don't light the CEL. The CEL is required by law to show emission related faults.

B: There are lots of Porsche specific codes that don't map to generic codes.

C: If you want to take good care of your Boxster, get a code reader that can read the Porsche codes.

D: Don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise!

Badboybox 01-03-2018 03:35 PM

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On the way to the shop.see if its the fuel pump.

Timco 01-03-2018 05:11 PM

Fuel pump.

Badboybox 01-04-2018 10:09 PM

Well it was the fuel pump. $700 later my Box is home.another question how offen does the secondary air pump come on.everytime you start the car or only when the engine is cold?Thanks for all the help.

Meir 01-06-2018 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Badboybox (Post 559448)
Well it was the fuel pump. $700 later my Box is home.another question how offen does the secondary air pump come on.everytime you start the car or only when the engine is cold?Thanks for all the help.

only when engine is cold.


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