2003 Porsche 911 Carrera check engine light

2003 PORSCHE 911
25,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CEDARI
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on vacation- check engine light just came on --not blinking--no other symptoms observed.
how long do you think I can safely drive car without damaging anything? (till light starts blinking?) already read manual and checked fuel cap tightness.
Dec 4, 2008 at 3:54 AM
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HI there,

The ECU has logged a fault code, now in most cases this is just an indication that something is out of parameter, if there is a serious problem the car will go into limp mode, this will allow you to drive the care to get it tested & repaired, of in a worst case the engine management system will shut down as there is not enough input to run the engine. If it is driving ok, i would not be over worried at this stage, but if you do get the chance get a scan done so at least you know what your are up against.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 4, 2008 at 4:14 AM
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Hi there,

If the car goes into limp mode, it will still drive but with marked performance loss, your owners manual should have information on this.


Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 4, 2008 at 2:52 PM
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