Fault code 1360

[look 171]

09 Cayman S with 120,000 miles. Always maintained and on schedule. Looked up 1360 and I am not sure if its VVT valve or cylinder 6 is the misfire issue.

Thanks for the recommendation on the Blue Driver device. I forgotten who it was that recommended it. What a cool little device. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I am thinking about just yanking out the VVT valve but it can be the plug, coil, or valve lift control at cylinder 6. No way to tell unless I start pulling things apart. It looks like its pretty easy access? If its valve lift control, should I change all 6? That would be a PITA to get at from the ground? Do I need more specialize elec. equip to further test those parts?

[look 171]

After a bit of reading, I am thinking about replacing the cam and crank sensor also since I will have the rear wheels off with the rear of the car on jack stands. Porsche oem parts are $$$. Saw the boash part here on Pelican for only 65 bucks compare to OEM at 225. Any difference, you think?

How do you guys find or know where to look for aftermarket companies that mfg OEM parts?

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by look 171

How do you guys find or know where to look for aftermarket companies that mfg OEM parts?

I would fix the problem first then do preventative maintenance just to prevent compounding of issues. Given it's ignition related you should not have to even take it off the jack stands before changing the sensors. I bet coil pack for the misfire.

ECS tuning owns Pelican.

The ECS website shows OEM brands and I believe they specifically state that in the description. Mind you, most of the parts I have purchased from them are for BMW.

https://www.ecstuning.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=208596304&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3OjGBhDYARIsADd-uX64o5AuPGDjv9ExZSH-sQmkrf1tkXZ55iL6Coz5pQ54pibmh3Ag5_oaAn5iEALw_wcB

[look 171]

I am not sure what a valve lift control is? You really think its the coil pack? I am going give that a go first.

[Bob Kontak]

If you have a bad cylinder identified through the OBD code, swap the coil pack with another cycliner and see if the code changes.

You specified cyl six but I read some on P1360 and that said cyl 4 so I don't know how you know it's cyl 6. If it was cyl 2 would that be a different code?

[look 171]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

If you have a bad cylinder identified through the OBD code, swap the coil pack with another cycliner and see if the code changes.

You specified cyl six but I read some on P1360 and that said cyl 4 so I don't know how you know it's cyl 6. If it was cyl 2 would that be a different code?

Thanks Bob, you have always been really helpful on stuff like this.

Maybe I am a bit confuse and don't know how to search on the net. Its an 09 Cayman S, PDK.

This is what I found:
A "cayman S code 1360" refers to a P1360 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in a Porsche, indicating a valve lift control malfunction specifically on cylinder 6. The underlying cause can range from a failed valve lift control solenoid or a clogged oil passage to potentially more severe issues like a faulty lifter or even bottom-end engine damage. A diagnostic scan is crucial to pinpoint the issue, and repairs may require significant labor, especially if internal engine components are affected.

A valve lift control should be the same as a VVT solenoid? If that's is bad, would the entire bank mis fire on that side of the engine and not just #6 cylinder or is there a specific valve lift inside the engine for cylinder 6?

[stealthn]

You may want to post this in the Boxster Cayman forum to get more results, a few P-car mechanics there.

[Bob Kontak]

P1360 is an OBD code but for Porsche it's specific to the VVT system and cylinder 6. There are other codes that are similar that relate to other cylinders. I was looking at the P1360 as an OBD code without ties to Porsche. Those include plugs, coils etc for potential problems.

I do have access to a professional website that I can peek at at the shop. If you are able to PM me your VIN I can load that in to get the correct vehicle to research on.

It sounds like it will be another VVT solenoid or some kind of oil issue reducing the pressue to the solenoid.

[Tobra]

P1320 means you live your life a quarter mile at a time.

More a feature than a bug

[Bob Kontak]

You probably saw this one already.

https://www.pff.de/en/thread/2811122-error-code-p1360-porsche-996-3-6-2002/