9 captured repliesDiscussion pagination complete · Source accounts, not a confirmed diagnosis
THIS DISCUSSION / SOURCE-DERIVED OVERVIEW
Discussion summary
YOUR RESEARCHCheck engine light/ hesitation in 2nd & 3rd
Leading reported evidence
Repair " the $20 part instead of
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
Now I am not saying the dealer "repaired" the $20 part instead of replacing it but I have never taken my car anywhere else for service before I took it to InterSport.
Leading evidence: 'Repair " the $20 part instead of' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'serious' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check intersport out' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
Source reports, not a diagnosis or a success probability. Counts refer to discussions and can overlap.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
Well, InterSport found a vacuum cylinder that was "repaired", badly, with silicone glue!
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I always used a paper filter and my MAF failed at 30k miles.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that suspect a cause
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suspected cause
You should at least get the fault codes read to see if the problem is serious.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
Now I am not saying the dealer "repaired" the $20 part instead of replacing it but I have never taken my car anywhere else for service before I took it to InterSport.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
The codes read secondary fault (just emissions related) and the car drove fine so I just reset the computer but after a week or so the light came back.
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
I brought the car in to the dealer several times and they couldn't find the problem -- first they said it was a bad hose, then a vacuum leak, and one time they simply reset the computer (well, I didn't need to pay them $100 to do that!) -- and the CEL kept coming on.
Counts describe captured discussions, not unique people or a diagnosis. Author identities are not reliably stored. Exact duplicate evidence is counted once across matching discussions; one discussion counts at most once per action/state. Multiple repairs reported together remain a combination. Suggestions and failed attempts do not establish a fix. Matches cover whole discussions and can include related faults, model variants and incomplete threads.
9 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.
Rennlist: 1 discussions
0 evidence records excluded for query context · 0 excluded by outcome qualification · 0 adjusted by outcome qualification.
1 acknowledgements have no verified action link; they do not establish a repair result.
Last week the check engine light came on and I was worried so I stop driving the car until I can get it checked out. After a week of research and not driving the car, I found that the check engine light could mean a faulty DME or 02 censor so I decided to drive the car today since the weather is superd. Also, the manual says that the check engine light is "no biggie" unless it starts flashing. As I drove I noticed that in 2nd and 3rd gear under 3,000RPM the car would hesitate and studder
when I would mash the gas but it would be fine after that mark. After about 45 minutes of driving the problem went away, what the hell is going on with my 996? Now Im at work trying to figure out what could cause the hesitation in acceleration and keeping my fingers crossed that when I get out it wouldn't show up again. Anybody ever experienced this with their 996? I just bought this car and this is quite discouraging to a new owner.
MAF(mass airflow) sensor could be going out of wack or o2 sensor(s). Seems like MAF is pretty sensitive to ne form of contamination and affect drivablity though it's still drivable. Have dealer check fault codes or if you got a OBD 2 reader that work too. Regards. Mike
Used to happen to me all the time on my '99. If it didn't affect the driving, I'd ignore it.
First thing to always do (don't laugh, this is true) is remove the gas cap and put it back on (with the car not running, of course). My CE would sometimes come on after filling the tank and this would usually take car of it. They actually had a recall/TSB to replace the cap.
If you notice it driving funny, Mike is probably right that it's the MAF or an O2 sensor. If you use a K&N filter, the oil eventually gets on the MAF and it needs to be replaced. I always used a paper filter and my MAF failed at 30k miles.
Vove, where in Virginia are you? If you're in NoVA I would recommend you take your car to InterSport in Tysons Corner. They're pretty good. You should at least get the fault codes read to see if the problem is serious.
I had problems with my CEL coming on. The codes read secondary fault (just emissions related) and the car drove fine so I just reset the computer but after a week or so the light came back. I brought the car in to the dealer several times and they couldn't find the problem -- first they said it was a bad hose, then a vacuum leak, and one time they simply reset the computer (well, I didn't need to pay them $100 to do that!) -- and the CEL kept coming on.
Anyway, a few hundred dollars later I had enough of the dealer and took my car to InterSport. 2 days later they found the problem and fixed it. What was wrong with the car? Well, InterSport found a vacuum cylinder that was "repaired", badly, with silicone glue! Cost of replacement part: $20. Now I am not saying the dealer "repaired" the $20 part instead of replacing it but I have never taken my car anywhere else for service before I took it to InterSport. Hmmm. I could try and get the repair reimbursed by the dealer but it is not worth it (plus, it would be hard to prove). All I know is that the dealer just lost another customer. Take it from me, check InterSport out.
Good luck!
.:
programmatore
:.
Tim have you an OBDII tool? They are very inexpensive to have and well worth it so you can save yourself a trip to the shop (or know what's up before going in). If you do or know somebody that does, get it read, post the code and I (or anybody else on the board) can tell you what the code is.
Or just head over to InterSport. I just moved from McLean to LV and heard good things about those guys.
I've been driving the car and it seems to behave fine and the studdering went away. 2nd and 3rd gear is as it should be, smooth acceleration from all range(RPM).
The car idles perfectly.
Ive heard of Intersport and been there a few times with some Porsche friends of mine. Charlie seems to know his stuff pretty well with the 3.6L when I used to stop by there with my 964. Seems like around here they have a pretty good rep. Im going to take my car there after this weekend and see what the codes reveal. I'll let you guys know once I get the car diagnose. Thanks again guys.
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.
