porsche356

Hi,

Experienced something strange today with my wives TT '08. Noticed that all the gear lights were burning on my display (1,2,3,4,5, D, N, R), all at the same time. My tiptronic did not react at this time. Restarting the car 'fixed'it. I remember reading a post about this iin the past, but I can't find it anymore.

Any ideas on what causing this?

Regards, frank

Called the representative of the importing company and he confirmed that it is a warranty thing. Het caller my dealer and this guy called me back claiming that he had 'old software' on het desktop. This software claimed that this was not a warranty thing. The new software shows this as a warranty item. Lot's of b.s. about bumper to bumper warranty.

At least they covered it!

Frank.

TSB does only address headlights. But water in turn signals of a MY08- sorry but that is a warranty item.

Hard to believe they would deny that claim. Any other dealers/OPCs close?

Hi Loren,

Thanks for the reply. Do you think that this also counts for the turn signal lights in the front grill of the '08 turbo?

Regards, frank

That's my thought as well!

Dealer told me otherwise! I have have the full extended warranty! they told me that this wasn't covered by insurance.

Not quite sure what to do now?

Frank

Definitely warranty, call PCNA

I have a constant bit of water in my turn signals in the front of my 2 year old turbo. Went by the dealer and they said that they are going to replace the turn signals (in the grill). Quite surprised that they do not fix this under warranty! Would replacement fix this issue? They are not broken in any way, so I guess that replacing them would not make a huge difference?

Regards, frank

I have a constant bit of water in my turn signals in the front of my 2 year old turbo. Went by the dealer and they said that they are going to replace the turn signals (in the grill). Quite surprised that they do not fix this under warranty! Would replacement fix this issue? They are not broken in any way, so I guess that replacing them would not make a huge difference?

Regards, frank

found the manual on the site, so done.

I am surprised the they need to tak ethe headlight out first!

Could somebody please tell me how I should do this? I only have a S manual.

Regards, frank

And obviously...... they don't have a clue!

The TV tuner is an option which is not deliverable in the Netherlands (the car is a German one, which I imported). They have not done this before and therefore they have no clue how long it will take (>1.5 hours)!

Anyway to get hold of the PIWIS manual so I can tell them what they should do?

Frank

Ok, is there a way to find out what they need to do? A manual for this?

Do I need a piwis for this, or can I use an alternative instrument?

Regards, frank

I think they are quoting based on a complete PIWIS load and reload time for the complete system. My dealer has the same issue, they dont know how to use the tester properly and think they have to do that in every case. You should have seen the fiasco when I wanted them to turn of the CDC, they could not figure it out and turned the whole audio system off.

30 minutes at most - and that is if they watch most of a TV show. ;)

Hi,

I need to 'activate' de AV input on my tv tuner (cayenne 2008). I went by the dealer today and they said that it will take 1.5 hours of labor. Personally I find this rather much. Just hook on the PIWIS , turn the switch and done. Does anybody perhaps have experience with this? or know an alternative way? The tv tuner is working and the reverse camera as well. Besides this there are 2 more inputs on the tv tuner and these need to be activated.

Any clues?

Regards, frank

Hi,

I have a 2008 tt and I am wondering what lights are in the front bumper in the turn signal unit. I am referring to the horizontal 'tube' that is located in the turn signal unit. What kind of light is this: led?

Thanks, frank

The car is a 2008 tt.

Hi,

Could somebody please tell me what the details are of the tv tuner (input channels mainly). Or a picture.

Highly appreciated.

Thanks, frank

Hi,

Just wondering whether somebody knows the specs of the porsche tv tuner? I am wondering whether the turner has an input channel to add an external DVD signal (I have a rear view camera installed as well).

The car is a 2008 TT.

Regards,

Frank

Great! Thanks a lot!

Regards, frank

Hi,

I need to get my PCM out of my 2008TT. For the first time of my life, I do not want to ruin something first to find out how it should have been done. Therefore:

Does anybody know how I can do this properly? Perhaps a DIY link.

Many regards,

Frank

I found this on the Itronic web site

Hi,

I need to get my PCM out of my 2008TT. For the first time of my life, I do not want to ruin something first to find out how it should have been done. Therefore:

Does anybody know how I can do this properly? Perhaps a DIY link.

Many regards,

Frank

Hi,

Drove by the dealer today and they said that it was a normal noice. It is the PDCC pump that is 'building pressure". They told me that all the PDCC cayennes make this noice. Fluid levels were fine as well Still slightly surprised, but on the other hand....happy that the car is not broken.

Thanks for all the help.

Frank

Will do so tomorrow.

Thanks and I will post the result

I would just take it in for the warranty repair.

Hi,

I know that it is not legal in Europe (while driving). I only would like to use it when the car is not moving. It is much easier that stepping out of the car, that the reason.

Regards, frank.

In Europe also not!

Hi Loren,

Thanks for the quick response. Any clue whether it is ease to link the tuner to the porsche rear entertainment system?

I would like to see the DVD on my PCM system as well, because otherwise I need to step out of the car and open the rear door, when I want to start the DVD for my children.

Thanks, frank

Should be in the compartment near the right rear tail light.

Hi,

Could somebody perhaps tell me where the tv tuner is located in a 2008 TT?

Thnx, frank

Will do so tomorrow.

Thanks and I will post the result

I would just take it in for the warranty repair.

Hi RFM,

Thanks for the reply. I will try to check the fluid levels. Car was just serviced, so I would be surprised if this is the case. But you'll never know. Just checking: the sound/feeling also occurs when the car is in neutral with a bit of throttle and no steering action?

Regards, frank

Probably the tandem (double action power steering/PDCC)) hydraulic pump, this is a common issue. Check the Pentosin level in the power steering tank, on the left rear side of the engine room (the usual place), and the Pentosin level in the PDCC tank under the black plastic trim behind the power steering tank (not visible with the trim in place).

If the levels are OK, contact OPC to take a look, it is not recommended to replace the pump by yourself without correct instructions.

Yes,

Just to make sure: It happens also when I put the gearbox in Neutral and give a little bit of throttle.

Frank

Is the car equipped with the optional PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) ??

Hi,

Thanks for the response.

Don't want to sound too unthankful, but I am talking about 800-1300 rpm's. In this area my turbo gauge is not moving at all, so my guess is that it is not the turbo?

Frank

Hi,

Just picked up my wifes 'new'(10.000 miles 2008 turbo) cayenne and I noticed something strange. When using the throttle very lightly (between 800 and 1300 rpm) there comes a strange 'humming'sound from the front of the car. When the rpm go down it disappears. The dealer told me that this is normal. But my old turbo (2003) does not make this noice. Does this sound familiar? Perhaps the turbo's?

Thanks,

Frank

That is the sweet sound of the TURBO. As you hear that hum, you should see the boost gauge move higher. I love that humming!!

Hi,

Just picked up my wifes 'new'(10.000 miles 2008 turbo) cayenne and I noticed something strange. When using the throttle very lightly (between 800 and 1300 rpm) there comes a strange 'humming'sound from the front of the car. When the rpm go down it disappears. The dealer told me that this is normal. But my old turbo (2003) does not make this noice. Does this sound familiar? Perhaps the turbo's?

Thanks,

Frank