trevorc

I just did my Boxster this weekend - assuming they're very much the same - and it was the easiest brake job I've ever done. Unbelievable!

it was easy ! a lot easier than on my VW's. Only thing I should have done was get new wear sensors. Just for reference, pads were $311, sensors where $43 each. Next time I'll order them online as i'm sure they are cheaper via mail order.

TC

I had an issue with the parking brake light staying on last night. I pushed the brake back in several times thinking it would pop the brake out 'just a little more' and trigger the light to turn off but it didn't work. The light stayed on and it beeped at me the whole ride home (only about a mile). This morning the light was off and all has been well so far. Any ideas or similar problems?

I always have to pull mine out twice or pull it all the way out and hold for a few seconds to get the light off...

JR

I also have to pull twice.

I have the stock 1 DIN radio, therefore I have the box insert. How do I remove it without damaging it ? On my VW you slide a thin metal bar down each side to disengage the clips, but in the Cayenne it seems to my clipped upper centre.

TC

hello all

my pads are getting close to replacement point. On my Jetta & Eurovan I frequently do the job myself (once I learned how to turn the pistons while retracting them). I was going to do my 05 V6 Cayenne. Any gotcha's I should know about? Is there any special tools required ??

Trevor

..................... I'm using the latest version (4.3.3.0).

Trevor,

Go back to Durametric's website for the latest version: 5.0.1 (beta) -- current as of 1/30/08. They have also provided a user's manual.

Regards,

paul...

Thanks Paul I'll check it out, although I'm always a bit hesitant about beta code... ;-) But will watch the site for a GA release.

Trevor

Calgary

Did you look here?

Thanks !

If that is the case, it apears that Porsche has implemented a poor system (at least in '04). I read somewhere that changing to All-Terrain tires helps and I admit, I haven't tried this but... when compared to driving my wife's Explorer Limited (it does have all terrain tires), there is a staggering night and day difference. The Porsche is all over the road while the Explorer is well under control even around corners. From a stand still I can gas the Explorer and take off at full speed in snow while I can give 10% gas to the Porsche and maybe if I am lucky, take off under control. The Porsche also makes a wining noise when the PSM kicks in. Maybe something is broken...

I am trying to figure out why and how to improve the Porsche performance in snow. If anyone has experience with this, please chime in.

Any help is appreciated.

Aaron

All Cayennes ARE full time 4x4 (except GTS I think)

There is only 1 solution to performing better in snow and that would be snow tires - the more narrow the better. I am currently running Pirelli Scorpion snow and ice...

JR

The Scorpion Ice & Snow tires make to HUGE difference. All season tires on a vehicle like this are foolish if you live anywhere that you get weather. PSM controls traction and associated wheel spin. Depending on snow conditions you may want to turn it off. Just be aware that you'll have to drive the car then. PSM doesn't control whether the car has locked centre differential. There are good instructions in the owner manual on how to engage central locking and low range. Also remember that when you lock (either hi or low) that your gas milage will be affected !!!!!

In regards the fault that prompted my original post.... This occurs are very low temperatures, -25C and below. The fault disappears once the vehicle has warmed up and is restarted (ie: go into the convenience store and when you restart the fault is gone). There does not appear to be anything logged as I have checked several times with Durametric. (unfortunately my laptop refuses to work at -25 so I haven't been able to watch interactively) I have not resolved this fault yet.

In an associated issue, I do really need to find out what differences there are in Cayenne's sold into cold weather climes (such as Canada, Norway, Sweden, etc) compared to the California model I have. It really needs to be retrofitted for the cold.

Trevor

Calgary, Alberta

Thank you for all of the responses. Much appreciated. I read the manual in detail and you mention that you can lock the differential in hi or low. I only seem to be able to lock in low. Can you tell me explicitly how to lock the diff in 4 hi?

Thanks again,

Aaron

Aaron.... The manual indicates two small boxes when in high, one large when in low. Parajed's comments are excellent, locking (hi/lo) will just get you into more trouble if you are uncomfortable in the snow. I use winter tyres here because it is quite cold much of the winter and the rubber compounds in winter tyres are designed to deal with that.

I just had the same issue the PSM and the 4x4 system fault lights came on- just driving on highway and slowed to exit and warning lights started poping on. anyone ever find out what is the cause of this?

I have an 04CS with 75k on it.

Thanks

Josh

Josh.... where are you located... what was the temperature the day the fault occured ?? Was it raining or snowing at the time ?

NE Ohio and was around 32F outside with a light snow. I just spoke to my buddy and he had the same issue and I guess the dealer replaced the servo motor(thats what he called it) and he has not had any issue since.

Josh......

Servo motor very interesting !!! ... If your talking to your buddy could I ask you to ask him what part number it was (should be on the work order), I'd like to follow up on this to try understand why it happens... Thanks in advance :D

If that is the case, it apears that Porsche has implemented a poor system (at least in '04). I read somewhere that changing to All-Terrain tires helps and I admit, I haven't tried this but... when compared to driving my wife's Explorer Limited (it does have all terrain tires), there is a staggering night and day difference. The Porsche is all over the road while the Explorer is well under control even around corners. From a stand still I can gas the Explorer and take off at full speed in snow while I can give 10% gas to the Porsche and maybe if I am lucky, take off under control. The Porsche also makes a wining noise when the PSM kicks in. Maybe something is broken...

I am trying to figure out why and how to improve the Porsche performance in snow. If anyone has experience with this, please chime in.

Any help is appreciated.

Aaron

Aaron..... Cayennes are EXETREMELY sensitive to which tires are on them AND to tire inflation. As posted elsewhere, you need snow tires in snow ! All season tires get to hard in cold weather and are not recommended if you are concerned about your own safety.

Trevor

I just had the same issue the PSM and the 4x4 system fault lights came on- just driving on highway and slowed to exit and warning lights started poping on. anyone ever find out what is the cause of this?

I have an 04CS with 75k on it.

Thanks

Josh

Josh.... where are you located... what was the temperature the day the fault occured ?? Was it raining or snowing at the time ?

If that is the case, it apears that Porsche has implemented a poor system (at least in '04). I read somewhere that changing to All-Terrain tires helps and I admit, I haven't tried this but... when compared to driving my wife's Explorer Limited (it does have all terrain tires), there is a staggering night and day difference. The Porsche is all over the road while the Explorer is well under control even around corners. From a stand still I can gas the Explorer and take off at full speed in snow while I can give 10% gas to the Porsche and maybe if I am lucky, take off under control. The Porsche also makes a wining noise when the PSM kicks in. Maybe something is broken...

I am trying to figure out why and how to improve the Porsche performance in snow. If anyone has experience with this, please chime in.

Any help is appreciated.

Aaron

All Cayennes ARE full time 4x4 (except GTS I think)

There is only 1 solution to performing better in snow and that would be snow tires - the more narrow the better. I am currently running Pirelli Scorpion snow and ice...

JR

The Scorpion Ice & Snow tires make to HUGE difference. All season tires on a vehicle like this are foolish if you live anywhere that you get weather. PSM controls traction and associated wheel spin. Depending on snow conditions you may want to turn it off. Just be aware that you'll have to drive the car then. PSM doesn't control whether the car has locked centre differential. There are good instructions in the owner manual on how to engage central locking and low range. Also remember that when you lock (either hi or low) that your gas milage will be affected !!!!!

In regards the fault that prompted my original post.... This occurs are very low temperatures, -25C and below. The fault disappears once the vehicle has warmed up and is restarted (ie: go into the convenience store and when you restart the fault is gone). There does not appear to be anything logged as I have checked several times with Durametric. (unfortunately my laptop refuses to work at -25 so I haven't been able to watch interactively) I have not resolved this fault yet.

In an associated issue, I do really need to find out what differences there are in Cayenne's sold into cold weather climes (such as Canada, Norway, Sweden, etc) compared to the California model I have. It really needs to be retrofitted for the cold.

Trevor

Calgary, Alberta

Is there anywhere to look up and get further information about the fault codes Durametric extracts from the onboard? It would be really nice if I could just click on the fault codes (assuming I'm also attached to the web) and get further info.

Also, I had a misfire and engine check light on my car, I replaced the coil pack and fixed the misfire, but I can't get Durametric to clear the fault list and check light. I'm assuming I've done something wrong, but I'm not sure what as it is. I'm using the latest version (4.3.3.0).

Trevor

Calgary, Alberta

That worked... longer pliers and wd40.

Just need to clear the system fault codes now.

:-)

Using needle nose pliers is still the way to do it, in combination with WD40 or similar product. It happen regular with the V6 coils.

Thanks RFM... I put a bit of WD40 in there and try again... First I'll go around to the hardware store and see if I can get a longer pair of needle nose pliers

Thanks again.

TC

Just where the metal cover begins, these are V6 coils.

There is a TSB (16/07 2820 Bar Ignition Modules (Coils) -- dated Jul 5, 2007) that states that all the older style coils should be replaced with the newer style (948.602.104.03).

if your car is under warranty - this would be free to you. If not, it is still highly recommended.

If you have broken one off you will need tweezers (or compressed air with safety glasses) to carefully remove the pieces.

I have the new redesigned ones now... But the one that was causing the problems was broken down in there. I have tried a pair of needle nose pliers to try and grab it and pull it out, but seem to not be able to grab enough of it to get enough pull..

Vehicle: Cayenne 2005 V6

Symptom: misfiring... Durametric identified cyl 3

Pulled coil assembly for cyl 3 and find that it has broken... part of it is stuck down in there. How do I get it out ??

I am pretty sure that needs to be re-programed with a PIWIS tester.

Thanks Loren.... forgive my lack of knowledge, a PIWIS tester is ???

Trevor

I have a 05 Cayenne that was originally a California vehicle that it's previous owner imported to Canada. As part of "Canadianizing" it it needed daytime running lights. This was accomoplished by having the lights (headlights and rear tail lights) turned on all the time that the car is running.

I wanted to turn this off and install just daytime lights, something like the Hella kit or similar.

So, how do I turn off the normal lights ?? The dealer is not helpful. Can I do with with the Durametric software? or is there a jumper somewhere, or ?????????????

Trevor

HSPIVA.... did you have any luck finding an compatible OEM battery ?? I need to replace mine also. A

Anyone............ Is there any gotcha's involved in changing the battery ?? Any howto anywhere ?

Trevor

The MY05 Order Guide for Canada is here but I doubt it will be any different.

Thanks again Loren

You were quite right. No mention of winter packages.

Perhaps I should find a copy of VAG EKTA and check it...

Again, thanks for your help !

TC

http://wup.defa.com/en/ - Greetings from Europe. Not OEM of course. Here is also no such option from porsche.

Hello to you GA !

thanks for the link. I'm surprised there isn't a cold weather option for these cars.... WOW.

Trevor

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Very odd.....

no cold weather package in the US order/options guide. Where would I go looking for a European or Canadian options guide?? Any thoughts ?

I did not see one in the parts list - do you know the option code for this?

hhmmm no... do you know if there is an option cross-reference online somewhere ??

The MY05 Cayenne order guide (with all the available options) is here.

Loren... That was quick !! Thank you !!!!!!!!! I'll take a look and see if I can spot the option :D

I did not see one in the parts list - do you know the option code for this?

hhmmm no... do you know if there is an option cross-reference online somewhere ??