Is this the end for my 986 Boxster S?

[AlexNJ89]

Hi guys,

Here is a 2-part video. The first part is a strange noise occurred while I was driving. Until then I've had no issues with the car. A few minutes later the car stalled while I was driving and I lost power-steering etc and free-wheels to a safe place. The second part of the video is when the AA mechanic attempts to start the car but it makes a noise and stalls.



https://youtube.com/shorts/rSb-Op0OYwk



My fear is IMS or timing chain.



It will be booked in for diagnosis but because it's so close to Christmas I won't get booked in anytime soon so I thought I'd try to get an idea from others while I wait.

[maz8062]

Scan it for codes. Check camshaft deviation.

[AlexNJ89]

maz8062 said:

Scan it for codes. Check camshaft deviation.

No codes stored at all

[Ed.Neumann]

Failing Crank position sensor can leave no codes and make it sound like that, failed coil pack, was it damp out? Loads of things.

I wouldn't panic just yet.

Edited by Ed.Neumann on Tuesday 16th December 00:00