Hard start and misfires...

[kerrvillain]

Hey guys, I am really stuck here and could use some help. I have dug around on here and other forums with no luck finding my combo of trouble codes for my Boxster. It's running extremely rough and the codes I am receiving are P0344, P0300, P0306, P0304 and P0305. Thus far I have changed all spark plugs and replaced both camshaft sensors. I'm getting the correct voltage to the sensors as well. This one has me extremely perplexed...

Please advise...thanks!

[thstone]

I'd start by inspecting/replacing the specific coil packs (cyls 4,5,6) related to the fault codes. Then clear codes and drive.

P0304 - Cylinder 4 misfire damaging to cat converter
P0305 - Cylinder 5 misfire damaging to cat converter
P0306 - Cylinder 6 misfire damaging to cat converter

[kerrvillain]

I tried that with no luck

[The Radium King]

take care with this one - perhaps you've lost timing on one bank. best off to a mechanic and don't start the car lest you do more damage.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by kerrvillain

I tried that with no luck

Did you inspect or replace the coil packs?

[kerrvillain]

I did both...

And here's the latest update, did a compression test and have no compression at all on #5...the plot thickens!

[kerrvillain]

Another update...so far I have uncovered 2 busted lifters, a torn up cam, and a broken valve spring.... I've decided to stop digging and just send it off for repairs. (no time or patience for this)

[thstone]

Oh man, bummer. Let us know how it all turns out.