OBD Codes - anything to worry about

[steve_wilwerding]

I'm looking to buy a 2014 Boxster S, and I had a shop do a full inspection. They sent me the following OBD codes - are these anything to be concerned with, or are they just hiccups (or a battery change)?

[JFP in PA]

I would run away quickly.  There are other cars out there for sale without a laundry list of headaches..............................

[steve_wilwerding]

Thanks for the quick reply - I'm assuming these sorts of codes are atypical?

[JFP in PA]

Without seeing the car, it is hard to say.  There is an obvious electrical and communications issues, might be something small, or it could quickly turn into a money pit; the only way to know is to start digging into the car.

[steve_wilwerding]

The seller's mechanic stated that it was due to low voltage from the battery, but they tested the battery at the time of the inspection, and it was charging fine.

 

I really appreciate the advice - as you say, there are plenty more out there, so I'll keep looking!

[JFP in PA]

You really don't want to buy into someone else's headaches......................

[Silver_TT]

My two cents, you've already got one of the experts on it, but don't talk to the seller's mechanic -- always get your own.

 

These codes are not typical.  A good, clean car should have no codes because a good owner will address issues as soon as they come up knowing nothing good comes from kicking the can down the road.

 

Also the seller's mechanic's explanation is somewhat suspect.  If it was something as simple as the battery why didn't they just replace the battery?  Such a cheap and easy fix if they know that to be the problem, doesn't make sense.  Could be one of the wiring harnesses but like JFP says why even speculate? Not your problem and I wouldn't make it yours.  You're the one with the money, you have the power.  I would skip over cars that aren't "clean".  If they are presenting the car to you with codes, this is not the type of person I would want to buy a car from.