98 Boxster - Multiple Codes P1130,P1531,P0446,1124,P1126

[JFP in PA]

When it comes to wiring issues, the 38K miles is meaningless, but the fact that the car is 26 years old is. The wire used in these cars was "environmentally friendly" but has been found to be the favorite chow of things like rodents. It also has a propensity to crack, particularly around hot areas.

As for the VarioCam actuators, you can disconnect the one on bank #1 and test it with a 9V battery; you should hear it click when it moves (engine off). If it doesn't, it could be the actuator itself. You can also test the entire harness and actuators by testing them with a Porsche specific diagnostic tool like the Durametric system.

It is either the valve itself, or the hose leading to it is blocked. You can blow the hose out (after disconnecting both ends) with compressed air, and the valve can be bench tested to make sure it works properly.

[AK986]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

When it comes to wiring issues, the 38K miles is meaningless, but the fact that the car is 26 years old is. The wire used in these cars was "environmentally friendly" but has been found to be the favorite chow of things like rodents. It also has a propensity to crack, particularly around hot areas.

As for the VarioCam actuators, you can disconnect the one on bank #1 and test it with a 9V battery; you should hear it click when it moves (engine off). If it doesn't, it could be the actuator itself. You can also test the entire harness and actuators by testing them with a Porsche specific diagnostic tool like the Durametric system.

It is either the valve itself, or the hose leading to it is blocked. You can blow the hose out (after disconnecting both ends) with compressed air, and the valve can be bench tested to make sure it works properly.

The wiring on the car is in pretty good shape. However, I will definitely perform the 9V battery test on the solenoid. Additionally, there is an issue with the rear wing as well. it used to open at high speed but not with the switch. I wonder if the issues could be with in cluster as well?

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by AK986

I wonder if the issues could be with in cluster as well?

Without a Durametric or an equivalent diagnostic tool you're walking around blind without a cane.

[AK986]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

Without a Durametric or an equivalent diagnostic tool you're walking around blind without a cane.

I have the Foxwell NT501 scanner. What reading should I look for?

I tried the 9V battery test yesterday. I heard it click just once and when I looked for a closed loop in connection with multimeter, I had a reading .04 Oms