DB9 engine problems
#1
DB9 engine problems
I just bought my 2005 db9 and it has some miles on it. 68k. Everything seemed fine with the car but I started getting a oil pressure indicator flashing so checked the oil and it seemed a bit low so I added some. Car worked just fine again until I tried to accelerate hard then it flashed on me again so I just back off the throttle and it goes away.
Anyone know what would cause this to happen under moderate to heavy acceleration?
Anyone know what would cause this to happen under moderate to heavy acceleration?
#3
The car is at the dealer now. They are replacing a sensor that reports oil pressure as they think it is not reading correctly. Once that's done they will assess further. Hopefully that's all that is needed. I would love to have the car back sooner than later.
#6
Unfortunately I don't know the history of the car. I didn't think it was that important to know ahead of time when I bought it. I can confirm is has the new dipstick. Other than my wifes Flex I have never bought a car that costed me more than $20k before.
#7
Ouch! Yea, exotic cars aren't exactly something you shop strictly by price. Usually, the cheap ones end up costing much more in the long run than the well maintained ones that's why records/service history are very important. I hope it works out for you otherwise this could be a very expensive mistake! Keep us posted.
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#8
Ouch! Yea, exotic cars aren't exactly something you shop strictly by price. Usually, the cheap ones end up costing much more in the long run than the well maintained ones that's why records/service history are very important. I hope it works out for you otherwise this could be a very expensive mistake! Keep us posted.
#11
Now would be a good time to have the dealer look over the car. They can probably tell you what will need to be done with that car in the future. With those miles I would make sure the transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and power steering fluid have been changed.
#12
An alternate engine for your DB9
If they can't fix your engine, a much cheaper option would be an aluminum Chevy or Ford Motor with a 6-71 Blower fitted - we did a cheap (less than $10K) 600HP, 600lb trq at the crank dyno'd on our Porsche. Sledge hammer power (torque comes on instantly), insane look. Doing so would likely banish you from this forum. I'll get death threats for just suggesting this.
#13
If they can't fix your engine, a much cheaper option would be an aluminum Chevy or Ford Motor with a 6-71 Blower fitted - we did a cheap (less than $10K) 600HP, 600lb trq at the crank dyno'd on our Porsche. Sledge hammer power (torque comes on instantly), insane look. Doing so would likely banish you from this forum. I'll get death threats for just suggesting this.
#14
Good news everyone. None of you will have this problem. So after removing the intake plenum to get to the oil pressure sensor, they found whoever worked on the car previously had spliced wiring for the sensor together really bad. So they replaced the wiring and the sensor since there was no reason not to change the $20 sensor since it was all ready taken apart. But most likely the wiring was shorting causing the sensor to go on and off with vibrations and heat. So car runs awesome now after dealer paid the $1054 for the repair. Lesson to everyone, dont be like me and buy a car that doesn't have service records. Lol. I have ADHD so I'm used to taking risks.