Car would not turn over until....

[Car Cro]

Hi everyone

Well have to admit this has been by far the best summer in years, and I pick the best time to by a Boxster.

I understand that an 11 year old car will have it's problems, and have already experienced a few (New water pump & MAF)

Well this past weekend, I went for a site-seeing drive and everything worked great, stopped a few times had lunch.

Well on the way home from a 200 km day, we stopped to take some pics, when we got back into the car, she would not start.

She turned over but wouldn't start.

I open the rear trunk check the oil and coolant, which were both hot, but probably normal.

Let the car sit for a few more minutes and try it again...nothing???

So I remember something I read somewhere (probably here) and open the gas tank and re-close it (Yes there was pressure when I open the cap)

Go to start it, and voila, starts without hesitation???

I know I threw a code P0460 a couple weeks ago which is the fuel level sensor. Would this stop the car from wanting to start?

I am just afraid that it might happen again and wont start next time...Could it be the fuel level sensor, because I did not get any codes when she would not turn over.

Thanks

[Loren]

Porsche does not use fault code P0460.

Best check the car with Durametric, a PST2, or Porsche PIWIS tester.

[Car Cro]

Porsche does not use fault code P0460.

Best check the car with Durametric, a PST2, or Porsche PIWIS tester.

Check here

http://www.permoveo.ltd.uk/tabid/122/OBD-Error-Code/P0460/Diagnostics/Porsche/Default.aspx

[Loren]

Porsche does not use fault code P0460.

Best check the car with Durametric, a PST2, or Porsche PIWIS tester.

Check here

http://www.permoveo....he/Default.aspx

Sorry I did not use some (BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar) website - I used the factory Porsche OBD II Manual (7.2) for your model year Porsche Boxster.

I stand by my recommendation.

[JFP in PA]

Porsche does not use fault code P0460.

Best check the car with Durametric, a PST2, or Porsche PIWIS tester.

Check here

http://www.permoveo....he/Default.aspx

I have to agree with Loren on that code. The factory OBD II diagnostics manual code lists for a 2001 Boxster does not use that number, nor does any Porsche using the 5.2 or 7.2 DME. I do not know where that site gets its info from, but I would recheck the car with a proper system to confirm the actual code(s)

Edited July 23, 2012 by JFP in PA

[Car Cro]

Porsche does not use fault code P0460.

Best check the car with Durametric, a PST2, or Porsche PIWIS tester.

Check here

http://www.permoveo....he/Default.aspx

I have to agree with Loren on that code. The factory OBD II diagnostics manual code lists for a 2001 Boxster does not use that number, nor does any Porsche using the 5.2 or 7.2 DME. I do not know where that site gets its info from, but I would recheck the car with a proper system to confirm the actual code(s)

Thanks for your reply

I have a basic scanner and when I plugged it in that is the number it returned

I did a search on it and the page listed was what I got

I don't pretend to know more than season veterans that is why I posted here

I am not even sure if the code had anything to do with my problem as I got it over 2 weeks ago, just thought I would mention it just in case it would have been helpful

[bar10dah]

My guess is the crank position sensor. Search for that term and you'll see why that's my guess.

[Car Cro]

My guess is the crank position sensor. Search for that term and you'll see why that's my guess.

Thanks for that info, it just may be that.

Car cranks but would not start as if it were not getting any fuel.

If it continues I will look to change the CPS