Laineyp

Finally bought the car I've been wanting, and then - in less than 24 hours, with 12 miles on the odometer, I'm greeted with "Reduced engine power" as I start her up for our maiden drive. Service Dept tells me I need a new fuel injector. The joy of purchasing my car has vanished. Replaced with worries that I've spent a lot of money for possibly a lemon.
Any thoughts on the matter, no big thing just get it fixed? You'd be concerned...? What would you do?

Mike818

I would probably clear the code and keep driving it and see what happens. Maybe throw some fuel injector cleaner into the tank.
If it keeps throwing the code then I would let them at it.

freesole

That's unfortunate, sorry to hear that. I had just picked up my 992 and installed the Cargraphic Valve Controller at a shop. I got the Reduced Engine Power alert as well but turned out that it was the valve controller causing the issue. Once removed, the alert went away and the codes were indeed related to valves.

PSPorsche

Stay calm. Be patient. There are always mechanical problems, here or there, with cars.

Is your car still under warranty?

EDIT:

I see you mentioned you have 12 miles on the odometer. I guess I should read that as 12 miles TOTAL, so this is a new car.

sk911

Discussed previously....scroll down to post #9
Reduced Engine Power error message - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
There is an existing TSB for this issue....the dealer will be able to pull the trouble codes and apply remedy.
I believe for TSB #2236 the remedy has been replacing all fuel injectors and associated harness.

Although it sucks that this happened...its fixable and I would not be concerned at this point...now if it continues to occur after the fix...now that's a different story.

Laineyp

Yes, new 2024. I had it overnight, they'll have it now 5 days. Part comes in on Monday they want til Wednesday to check out the car.

shrimp money

Dude losing it because of a bad fuel injector.


LEMON LAW MY CAR NOW!

PSPorsche

I don’t think this is a big deal and shouldn’t take away from your enjoyment of the car.

Fuel injectors are replaceable. Of course, it is an inconvenience to you. Let them fix it, stay calm and have patience, and you will be enjoying your new car before you know it.

Icegrill

Stay calm, maybe have a donut or a piece of pie to cheer yourself up.

DrKarlB

Its a lemon if it meets the following.
Under the Lemon Law, the manufacturer may be required to buy back or replace your vehicle if, after a “reasonable” number of repair attempts, it cannot repair a problem that:

• Is covered by the manufacturer’s new-vehicle warranty;
• Substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle; and
• Is not caused by unauthorized or unreasonable use of the vehicle after sale.

What is considered a “reasonable” number of repair attempts depends on many factors. While the following factors are not required, there is a rebuttable presumption that your vehicle is a lemon if:

• The problem first occurred within 18 months of delivery or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first);
• If required by the warranty or owner’s manual, you notified the manufacturer about the problem; and
• You have taken the vehicle in for repair by the manufacturer or its agents:
  • Four or more times for the same problem and it still is not fixed, or
  • Two or more times for the same problem, if that problem is big enough to cause death or serious injury, and it still is not fixed, or
  • The vehicle has been out of service for repair for more than 30 days (the 30 days do not need to be in a row).

dudeoverthere

No kidding. I would have kept the car and put some miles on it until the part comes in. (Have had injectors on our Honda replaced twice, thing still drove fine) Code will probably clear itself. Have the fuel injector replaced for peace of mind. Sometimes manufacturing goes awry. NBD.

Laineyp

Car could not be continued driven without possibly/probably, considering the way it was running - damaging the engine.

Laineyp

Thanks, I checked that out too. .. But, definitely not the ride I signed up to experience.

Laineyp

It's the "now if it continues..." part that cause my anxiety to kick in.

detansinn

It's a machine. There's no such thing as perfect. It will get fixed and you should enjoy it.