CEL after winter storage. Low mileage 986

[Boxstard]

I think blinking CEL is indicating misfiring that could destroy CAT.

[flete25]

Originally Posted by Boxstard

I think blinking CEL is indicating misfiring that could destroy CAT.

check coils and spark plugs

[AZ986S]

Had something similar happen to me last year. Ran like crap, CEL blinking. Towed it home. Ended up being the hydraulic chain tensionners. I had all 3 replaced and all is good. But you definitely want to pull the codes and consider other possibilities like coil packs, O2 sensor, MAF sensor or engine timing sensors.

[Jamesp]

The year makes a difference. On my 03 I had a blinking CEL due to misfire because the electrical connector fell off the variocam. Hooking the variocam back up solved the problem.