my 1999 C2 with only 23k miles.....just came on a hr ago and will not go off. Manual says either

a potential Engine control problem and the need for system service...
Now someone please enlighten me to what the heck does this mean???????

I expect something that is going to be expensive to fix....dam I just spent 800.00 a few weeks ago to fix a waterpump/coolant issue.....this purchase is not starting off to well

or a improperly fastened filler cap......not this
or refueling with engine running.........not this either

 

You need to get the codes read...it can be anything from bad injectors, to 02 sensors to MAF sensors, or a bad gas cap....Pep Boys can read the codes for free.

 

i freaked out a while back too when my CEL went off. turned out to be bad a bad gas cap and had to get it replaced.

 

thanks a bunch...porsche dealership wants 110 just to look at it

 

I had my CEL go off around that same time. Needed a new 02 sensor. IIRC it cost me $500 with labor at my indy mechanic.

 

Either go to Autozone to get a free read of the code or buy yourself a $200 +/- scan tool which comes in handy on all new cars.

 

My error code for the CEL is P1125....I belive this to be a MAF problem. Can anyone confirm or let me know possible fix for this.



thanks

 

Pehaps a help for you:
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=291155

 

thanks Vince...I really appreciate this

 

Ouch....dealer - Hennessey wants 490.00 for the MAF and 210+ for labor total more than
700+ dollars.....

187 for a oil change

owned car for 3mos
total repairs
886 waterpump
700+ MAF
187 oil change
.....................this is getting ridiculous. I have had high performance cars as well as race cars......but this unreal

 

did you have th ecar checked out? if not be mad at yourself for not researching your purchase well enough.....

 

Great point, and yes I did....unfortunately at that time....no leaks and no CELs......at least I got them down to 395 on the MAF...thanks to Suncoast Porsche/ reasonably close price match. At least I can stop bending over as far now....
I just hope that this is it for a while on repairs......wife is about to kill me....

 

Dont worry about cost...just enjoy it....it should all be fine....

 

yep...this is what I keep telling her too......
thanks for the assist -
Also found one from Autohaus in Arizona for 248.00 in case anyone else is shopping for a MAF
part #
996.606.123.00

 

have you tried cleaning the MAF first? remember the orietation when putting it back... oh, you clean it with electronic contact cleaner. 20min project to check.