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mudman2 · 08-24-2009, 11:58 AM

Update

1 - Tank Vent Valve, front of engine replaced (diy) at 92K miles, part was $42. about an hour to change it

2 - Loss of washer fluid, traced to neck of filler tube becoming detached from tank in wheel well. DIY fix, remove the left headlight and you can see the tank and the filler neck, reach thru and re seat the neck into the rubber seal on the tank, $0, 10 mins. I think this must have become partly detached the last time the dealer removed the covers and eventually shook free. Be aware that if you remove the left designer covers to undo the little torx which attaches to the filler neck first, I am sure if you dont the same thing would happen.

mudman2 · 09-05-2009, 06:52 PM

Replaced 1st Battery at 95K miles, not hard but its a heavy beast

Shawn D · 09-24-2009, 03:44 AM

About 2 months ago my 05 Cayenne turbo's gear selector went bad. I would put the car in park (would not roll or move), turn off engine but I couldn't pull the key out and a message would come up saying "Put car in park to remove key." Dealership replaced this under warranty put forgot what they did.

Anyone else had this problem?

Designer · 10-20-2009, 09:35 PM

E-brake cable became detached from e-brake handle. Dealer re-attached cable and replaced damper on pedal -- covered under warranty. I had been waiting to take care of the e-brake TSB and, like most, was just putting my toe under the pedal and lifting to get the light to go out. You can release the brake by reaching behind the handle and pulling the cable. Well, the tow truck driver could -- I couldn't find it. Thankfully, it happened in the driveway.

Also had Scorpion Ice & Snows mounted. $100 and a "free" wash. Not bad.

OT: We took the RX-7 to pick up the Cayenne and 2 (young) mechanics came rushing over to ooh & ahh over the 7. It made me and the old girl (the car) feel pretty good -- considering there was a 997 Turbo idling nearby

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mObridge · 10-23-2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadFox

... Only other issue is post installation of mObridge, I get the infamous "PHC unavailable" alert on main instrument cluster from time to time for no apparent reason and from no particular situation. It will sometimes error code at start-up (rare) but mostly just sometime during a drive (irrelevant if mobridge is on/off) it appears (once a week or two). Droptop could get no rational explanation or resolution to his -- oh and yes, makes no sense as Tit.S' are Tips! (wow, that sounds weird)! Next oil change I'm going to mention it so that they can tell me that mobridge is creating it again.

Hi MadFox - did we ever end up discussing this one? I'd be interested to properly diagnose it. Per your intuition, it is probably not the mObridge unit or related to its installation but never say never. Anyhow, get ahold of us this week if you would like us to further pursue this, even if just to rule it out as related to our product (support@mobridgeusa.com).

Scott
mObridge

Yosek · 10-29-2009, 10:01 PM

Hi everyone,

I've read through many of the reply's to this thread, and I have a general idea on what to expect with the Cayenne. By all accounts here on the Renlist, PCA tech forum, and countless internet reviews, it seem unanimous that 2003-2004 Cayenne's are the ones to stay clear of.

I'm itching at getting a Cayenne, but here in lays my quandary. I live in an area where I am 12 hours from the nearest Porsche dealer. There's a VW dealer 4 hours from me, but they say they wouldn't be able to diagnose anything if there was a fault. They remarked that they may be able to do small services, brakes, oil change ect.

Would it safe for me to get an '08 Cayenne and plan to make the trek to the BIG City for scheduled maintenance? Though it would be more money up front, it seems for my situation, newer would be the best plan of action being that I'm so far away from the dealers. My only other option would be a Touareg, or a new 4Runner. My town has a Toyota dealer.

Bottom line is, I don't want to be stuck 12 hours away from the dealer with a broken down vehicle, should it happen. I'm currently a Porsche owner, and am well aware that any vehicle, Porsche or not, will need maintenance. I'm just hoping that Porsche has remedied all major quality and repair issues with the 2nd gen of the Cayenne.

Any words of wisdom will be muchly appreciated. Thanks

Blade-MD · 10-29-2009, 11:51 PM

Unless you can get your wife to drive your Cayenne in for service I wouldn't buy the vehicle. Get a Toyota Highlander.

08-24-2009, 11:58 AM	#151
mudman2 Moderator Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 3,386	Update 1 - Tank Vent Valve, front of engine replaced (diy) at 92K miles, part was $42. about an hour to change it 2 - Loss of washer fluid, traced to neck of filler tube becoming detached from tank in wheel well. DIY fix, remove the left headlight and you can see the tank and the filler neck, reach thru and re seat the neck into the rubber seal on the tank, $0, 10 mins. I think this must have become partly detached the last time the dealer removed the covers and eventually shook free. Be aware that if you remove the left designer covers to undo the little torx which attaches to the filler neck first, I am sure if you dont the same thing would happen. __________________ Michael Mudditt Cayenne S, Titanium Metalic / Black, PCM Air, BMC Air Filters, FabSpeed Cat Bypass Pipes and Dual Tips. MoBridge iPod / Sirius and BT gallery

09-05-2009, 06:52 PM	#152
mudman2 Moderator Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 3,386	Replaced 1st Battery at 95K miles, not hard but its a heavy beast __________________ Michael Mudditt Cayenne S, Titanium Metalic / Black, PCM Air, BMC Air Filters, FabSpeed Cat Bypass Pipes and Dual Tips. MoBridge iPod / Sirius and BT gallery

10-20-2009, 09:35 PM	#154
Designer Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 22	E-brake cable became detached from e-brake handle. Dealer re-attached cable and replaced damper on pedal -- covered under warranty. I had been waiting to take care of the e-brake TSB and, like most, was just putting my toe under the pedal and lifting to get the light to go out. You can release the brake by reaching behind the handle and pulling the cable. Well, the tow truck driver could -- I couldn't find it. Thankfully, it happened in the driveway. Also had Scorpion Ice & Snows mounted. $100 and a "free" wash. Not bad. OT: We took the RX-7 to pick up the Cayenne and 2 (young) mechanics came rushing over to ooh & ahh over the 7. It made me and the old girl (the car) feel pretty good -- considering there was a 997 Turbo idling nearby . __________________ Keith 2006 Cayenne S Titanium Edition - Black on Black/Gray 1993 RX-7 TT Touring - Black on Tan

10-29-2009, 10:01 PM	#156
Yosek User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 16	What's your take? Hi everyone, I've read through many of the reply's to this thread, and I have a general idea on what to expect with the Cayenne. By all accounts here on the Renlist, PCA tech forum, and countless internet reviews, it seem unanimous that 2003-2004 Cayenne's are the ones to stay clear of. I'm itching at getting a Cayenne, but here in lays my quandary. I live in an area where I am 12 hours from the nearest Porsche dealer. There's a VW dealer 4 hours from me, but they say they wouldn't be able to diagnose anything if there was a fault. They remarked that they may be able to do small services, brakes, oil change ect. Would it safe for me to get an '08 Cayenne and plan to make the trek to the BIG City for scheduled maintenance? Though it would be more money up front, it seems for my situation, newer would be the best plan of action being that I'm so far away from the dealers. My only other option would be a Touareg, or a new 4Runner. My town has a Toyota dealer. Bottom line is, I don't want to be stuck 12 hours away from the dealer with a broken down vehicle, should it happen. I'm currently a Porsche owner, and am well aware that any vehicle, Porsche or not, will need maintenance. I'm just hoping that Porsche has remedied all major quality and repair issues with the 2nd gen of the Cayenne. Any words of wisdom will be muchly appreciated. Thanks

10-29-2009, 11:51 PM	#157
Blade-MD Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Day Island, Washington Posts: 938	Unless you can get your wife to drive your Cayenne in for service I wouldn't buy the vehicle. Get a Toyota Highlander. __________________ '03- Cayenne TT '08-Toyota Highlander '08-Toyota Sienna LE

09-24-2009, 03:44 AM	#153
Shawn D User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 25	About 2 months ago my 05 Cayenne turbo's gear selector went bad. I would put the car in park (would not roll or move), turn off engine but I couldn't pull the key out and a message would come up saying "Put car in park to remove key." Dealership replaced this under warranty put forgot what they did. Anyone else had this problem?