996 C4S Check Engine light

[conor.sherry]

Hi
Out for a spirited drive in my 2002 996 C4S with 60k miles when notice a sudden reduction in power and then Check Engine light comes on. Power delivery now feels stuttery (for want of a better word), almost like engine feels like it was close to stalling (but doesn't). Notice a slight rocking too at idle as if not on all cylinders. Made it home ok but have turned on a couple of times and problem persists. Starts off with a flashing Check Engine light when started cold but then seems to switch to a solid Check Engine light when warmed up (which hopefully means it's ok to drive to Specialist).

Any suggestions guys as to the potential problem?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Greenman986S]

You need to get the error codes read

 

[Motorhead]

Agreed. The most efficient way to get to the bottom of the problem Conor will be to run some Porsche-specific diagnostics [PIWIS or equivalent], otherwise it’s just a guessing game: fuelling, ignition or electronics … who knows?????

A flashing CEL is not good, but if it’s solid you should be OK to drive gently to your specialist.

Jeff