emission control light on 2.7 boxster

[CraigVmax]

Can anyone shed any light>?

My mums 2.7 986 Boxster emission control light just came on and there is smoke from underneath.

cats?

[Rockster]

CraigVmax said:

Can anyone shed any light>?

My mums 2.7 986 Boxster emission control light just came on and there is smoke from underneath.

cats?

A good start would be reading the codes associated with the check engine light.

If the smoke is oil smoke and not water vapor (has no odor of anti-freeze) the likely cause of the problem is a failed AOS (air/oil separator).

You are advised to advise your mum she should avoid starting the engine which means the car can not be driven.

And, ASAP, arrangments should be made to have the car flat bedded to a qualified shop for diagnosis and repairs.

The shop will almost certainly start by reading the codes.

Sincerely,

Rockter.

[CraigVmax]

Thx for advice, it's in the shop awaiting diagnosis now, much appreciated.