The car died last week and would not start, had to get flatbed to stealer.

Diagnosed to CDI, had a spare so they replaced it and it started fine. Drove about 5 miles and it died again. It started but I only got about 700 yards this time. Did it again after 500 yards on the 3rd try.

I did not want to break it so its back to the dealer.

Anyone recognize this behavior ?

 

Acts like the CDI again....I went to an MSD unit...no more problems.

 

Yep, would seem to be CDI.

 

thanks guys, I have another one to try, stealer wants 1280 for a new one ugh.

I am worried its something else tho

 

Update

The stealer swears blind it was the fuel pump, 24 mile test drive.

Fingers crossed

 

Picked up today, got most of the way home and then lost power again, its a heating problem I think, I limped home, this time the Tacho died so a NEW CDI this time I think

ugh

 

Are you taking it to a Porsche dealer? Not many have the experience needed to work on the older cars. You may need to find an Indy Wrench who is more familiar with older Porsche and 930's in particular.

I'm guessing CDI or alternator issues. Does the CDI "whine" when the key is turned on?

 

No more dealer, I found a guy very close with a good rep. I did not notice any whine but the car is new to me so I don't have the ear for it yet.

I will let you know Tuesday when I pick it up

 

The stock CDI is plug and play, but is expensive. An MSD 6AL is like $225 or so from Jegs or Summit racing. Labor to install will add $ if you wanted to go that route, but still might be cheaper.

 

Thanks for that, much better than the stealers original price of $1200 +

 

If you are kinda handy with basic tools, you can install it yourself. Save a ton of $.

 

Yep,

I just installed a MSD in my 930 and the hardest part was finding a place to mount it. ( the wiring was weird on my car as well, but it's very do-able ).

 

Do you have any pictures ? I have not gotten a manual yet

 

I installed mine in the right rear on the firewall. I'll post pics tonight.

 

Thats great thank you very much