pf cayenne s

Just got mine back from repair... I tried everything that was suggested but nothing worked so I brought it to Porsche dealership and they could not tell me what it was... They said they would start by replacing the alarm module... but they were not sure it would fix the pb...

Given the price of the repair I wanted another diagnostic so I went to an import shop who said it was the key... they ordered it, reprogrammed it and it works... cost me 350$ though (The new key is 150 + 110 reprogram + manpower) but they fixed the pb and repaired the gas lock that was stuck the other day...

It is expensive for a key but compared to what Porsche was suggesting it is way less...

Good luck with yours.

Have you tried to disconnect the battery; place the key 30 feet or more far from the car; and then plug the battery and try the remote? This has worked for me.

No luck for me... just tried but did not get any result...

Both keys are flashing when I press the button but it does not do anything... When you talk about reprogramming the key, what does it do? the dealer told me there was no need to do that because it was emitting a signal... I am wondering if they really know and I don't want them to tear the car appart (and my wallet) to finally say, it was just the key that needed to be reprogrammed...

Thanks for your help!

Have you tried to disconnect the battery; place the key 30 feet or more far from the car; and then plug the battery and try the remote? This has worked for me.

Thanks for the tips, I will try that tomorrow. Let's cross fingers!

Well I just took my 2002 C4S out of storage and similar issue.

I went for service at the dealer and they checked that issue but were not able to fix it for sure. They tested both keys and they seem to be communicating. they told me keys don't need to be reprogrammed. They found the following error message 60 Central locking limit position - Lock not reach.

They told me it could be the alarm module... but I doubt as the alarm seems to be working...

Would anyone have an idea?

I would like to know for sure because module is something like 450 + install... maybe a good DYI, has anyone done it?

Thanks

Have you tried locking and unlocking the door using the metal key?

That should reset the remote functions.

Yes I tried... that is the only way to open... then if I wait too long before I put the key in the ignition, the alarm goes off (might be embarrassing!)...

I need to do some test with both key, maybe change the battery or at least remove them and put them back...

Thanks

Well I just took my 2002 C4S out of storage and similar issue.

I went for service at the dealer and they checked that issue but were not able to fix it for sure. They tested both keys and they seem to be communicating. they told me keys don't need to be reprogrammed. They found the following error message 60 Central locking limit position - Lock not reach.

They told me it could be the alarm module... but I doubt as the alarm seems to be working...

Would anyone have an idea?

I would like to know for sure because module is something like 450 + install... maybe a good DYI, has anyone done it?

Thanks

Hello,

What kit would you recommend to replace pad and rotors on my 2002 C4S.

It has 30000 miles but I used it on track about 7 times. I have an upcoming event (2 days at Gingerman track and after that I think it will be time...). The rotors and pads are not dead yet but I always prefer to have some thread left as when I am on the track I do not want to worry about worn brakes...

Anyway I found different options on FVD or ebay but really I do not know what to get...and where to get the best deal... your help will be appreciated!

I think the OEM brakes are fine for the use I have...

Thanks

I feel stupid now... that is correct... I bought this car 7 months ago and maybe I should have read the manual.

Thanks Loren!

I have a 2002 C4S with 29000 miles.

I am wondering if the front fans are always on... I do not have any temperature issue but it seems that the front fans are always on... maybe I am wrong... maybe it is normal... please forgive my ignorance... could anybody tells me what it is????

Work fine on my 2002 C4S... and also on my grand caravan, well, that, you don't care, do you?

Well I installed the Short shift on Friday... the install is super easy and the result is great!

I should not have waited that long! my advice to those who hesitate : just go for it, you will not be disapointed.

Test on the track next week...

Note : the B&M kit includes everything you need and the instructions are really good.

Ordered... install this week...

What is the fundamental difference with the other ones (other than the price) ?

thanks

I would like to install a short shifter on my 2002 C4S...

My problem is that I do not know which one to buy... to be honnest they all look similar but the price range go from 50$ (ebay) to 250 (B&M, agency power...)

I read good things about all the models so I need your help!

Which one did you install? what do you recommend?

For information, I go on the track 3-5 times a year.

Thanks

I will take some pictures...

thks

I do not have the switch on my 02 C4S which has the PSE from the factory... I checked behind the dash today and I was surprised to find a harness with no switch... does anybody have an idea what it could be? would that mean the switch install may be very easy??? is it something else??? I can live without the switch but would like to install it just for fun!

Thanks!

Does this work for a 2002 C4S ?

Thanks

Maybe if they used this test procedure it would have identified the problem.

That proves Porsche knows about the issue... unfortunatelly I can not afford a 2009 model right now...

looks like this may be what is causing the smoke.

"Has it helped with oil collecting in the cam cover and getting into the combustion chamber through the AOS system?"

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=21051

I found this on FVD... what do you think? anybody did that? seems to be a very common issue...

http://www.fvd.de/us/en/Porsche-0/-/-/-/it...7-04%27%29.html

Another way is to remove the oil filter...

First I want to make sure it is that because I read that when it is oil the smoke is more blue... well with the dark windows it is hard to tell but to me it was white...

I read some scary stories about the head seal so I want to make sure I do not have a pb of that kind!

Pierre-Francois

Running your oil level at max is too high for the track (IMHO).

Do you think that could explain the issue??? what would you recommend?

Sorry to ask this stupid question but what does IMHO means?

Thanks.

Same here... no leaks... no oil anywhere... the engine is super clean...

The oil level is at the max but not over the limit...

I used it all week and nothing...

I will not go on a track before October (2nd kid coming...) so I have time to figure out what happened (and I want ot know)...

It is only my second track event... I bought the car three months ago...

The first one was at Blackhawk and it was good but Autobahn is terrific...

I can not go to Road America this year (expecting 2nd child around the event date...)...I heard this one is also really good...

I need to fix this smoke issue before any other event anyway...

Well I saw smoke for a couple of seconds... I would say white but with the dark windows maybe I am wrong...

I checked coolant level, no pb.

I checked oil level, no pb.

I checked the oil tube, no "marmelade/mayo" inside...

Could it be "just" because of the fact it has been pushed to its limit for half hour (well I should take that back... the pilot was pushed to his limit... the car was just pushed a little!!!) ???

Yesterday, I went to a track event at Autobahn in Joliet, Il with the PCA (that was excellent!)...

After each run (30 minutes) we had about 1 hour break... when I started the car again there was white smoke for a couple of seconds...

Then I drove back home (about 2 hours) and this morning it was back to normal (no smoke) when I started it...

It did that to me some time ago after intensive use but then back to normal the next day...

My car is a 2002 carrera 4S with 27000 miles. The only thing I have is a KN filter...

Any idea about this issue???? is this "normal"???

Thanks

I installed the following cable in my 2002 C4S : http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=1010

It works fine and it does charge the ipod.

First I removed the cd changer.

This cable replaces the cd changer cable in the back of the radio.

Remove the blue plug and replace it with the cable

In order to charge the ipod, you need to plug it on 12v... (marron for ground and orange for +12v so it does not stay on when you turn it off)

Then remove the cd holder to have space and install the cable properly

One nice thing about this cable is that it has a jack so you can plug a garmin that has bluetooth and then your car has bluetooth...

In order to avoid noise (which is really minimal but you may hear it between two tracks) I added a noise filter (12$ from cruchtfield).

One very important thing : when you unplug the cd changer, you may loose (I did) the AUX on the radio... no need to go to Porsche... press the TP button for 8 seconds, then you will access the program menu of the radio, turn on the AUX and you are good to go!