02' Boxster Blinking CEL

[flmont]

steelepuls,..That's encouraging can a everyday scanner work on Boxster's,..Thanks Frank

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by flmont

steelepuls,..That's encouraging can a everyday scanner work on Boxster's,..Thanks Frank

To scan for codes, yes. I'm suspecting the code scan will result in one or more cylinder misfire and I suspect cracked coils will be the cause.

[Steelepuls]

Originally Posted by flmont

steelepuls,..That's encouraging can a everyday scanner work on Boxster's,..Thanks Frank

flmont, I use a Carista OBD2 reader, its just a basic code reader. It just pulls the codes and I search this forum for the details of the DTC. It does not provide details that a more expensive reader specific to Porsche can do. But as long as you have the DTC codes, you can investigate those details by searching on this site.

[BoxsterSteve]

Damp & rainy then confirmed misfire codes... replace your coil packs as piper6909 suggests.
One or more have cracks and allow moisture to get inside.

[mikefocke]

But first read the codes. Most any code reader can usually get the basic codes for the engine and pollution stuff. It is the security, transmission and auxiliary stuff that you need something Porsche specialized.

[flmont]

I will indeed get a scanner ,..very curious as to what it is..but I can believe those coils are part of it ,if not the problem for sure. Thanks Guys,.! Frank