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Ok thanks Loren. What sheet is this taken from? I have the wiring diagrams for my 04 S but could not find this sheet.

Also, I may need some help for this particular project I am thinking of doing.

I plan on installing a Kahtec Blinking Smart Stop Plus Flasher.

Their installation calls for the cutting of the power supply to both the left and right side of the brake light circuit. Then, only one supply side is used for both left and right brake lights via the controller supplied by Kahtec.

My question is, does the wiring harness split into left and right sides from a relay or module before it heads out to the tail light assemblies or is there two different supplies to the brake circuit from a relay or module?

Here is Kahtec's wiring diagram for the install. Note the fact that both power supplies are to be severed (one is used to power the flasher controller). My concern is that the computer will see the fact there is no power to one side or the other and throw out a warning to the dashboard about a light being out.

My goal is to tap into the power before any split to left and right sides to see if I can install this device that way. If the left and right sides are in fact coming off a common supply knowing the location would be helpful too!

Any help is very much appreciated.

SmartStop_Plus_Install.pdf

I cant find a wiring diagram of the brake, tail, and turn signal lights.

A diagram of the multi pin connector at the brake light housing would be awesome for what I have planned.

When the new element arrived it already had a bead of sealant applied to it. Working on a video tutorial of the pneumatic spring replacement and I'll include a closeup of the sealant. Quite easy change out once you get over the fear of killing the car.

There is a ball and socket joint that is hidden from your view. Once you have the two screws removed, take a firm hold of the entire assembly and pull it directly towards you. It will free itself with some moderate pressure.

Hope that helps.

Hello,

I have a 2004 Cayenne S and I am trying to remove the brake light assembly to replace a failed lightbulb. I was able to locate and remove the 2 screws on the side of the assembly (located in the trunk area of the vehicle), but there still appears to be some resistance to removing it enough to access the bulb.

Are there other screws to contend with, or is there a clip that I must locate to complete the removal?

Any help would be appreciated greatly!

Thanks.

Just happened to me last friday 98 k miles. Any updates on current parts pricing and labor hours for the job?

My dealer was 2K for parts and labor. Suncoast shows the parts for 530.00. Check them out.

Your front diff may be next... 91K miles and just had mine replaced. Ouch!!

Loren, Can you get me a part number for the deformation element as seen in circle 3-3 of the attached pdf file?

Also, Can you get a part number for the trim retention clips (triangular in shape) for the D-Pillar trim.

Is there any special type of sealant (Porsche recommended) that should be used to reseal the deformation element?

2004 Cayenne S

Many thanks!

-Rizzo9PA GROUP 5 BODY.pdf

Edited to add model year. D'oh!

My front diff began this noise about 12K miles and ten months ago. Dealer just diagnosed that the diff is failing as there was a lot of metallic flake in the fluid. 2500 parts and labor.

2004S with 92K and the front differential is fubar.

Wonder if the new one (AX really a rebuild from Porsche, correct?) will last only 90K+/- too.

So very frustrating.

Anyone else seen one go in this mileage range?

Never been on the track, flogged, or driven to its limits.

First owner was a soccer mom type and it was pampered from day one.

I have old hamsters too...

Got it... then I have to wonder about the accuracy of this listing from a trusted parts supplier.

Loren, are you asking about residence because running without any cat converter is illegal in the USA? The secondary cat delete pipes available from vendors are legal, correct?

No. That set of triple square bits does not have an open center.

(Edited because I don't know how to spell)

M16 XZN

I bought this set and it's been plenty good for me.

Thanks Rizzo!!

Much appreciated...

does it has the tamper proof desing (indent in the middle)?

So now it's my turn. 2,050.00 for part and labor.

I asked about these T pieces and according the the service writer via the tech these parts are rubber and they have not yet experienced a problem with them. He continued that they are on the backside of the engine and they didn't have any info on cost to replace. (I'm not kidding) He said they would have to just look at how long it would take to "get to them" and estimate labor. He kept telling me that these parts are not plastic but rubber. Further stated that the intake manifold would not have to be replaced to access them if they needed to be replaced later.

Should I keep pressing?

Also camshaft position sensor (CPS) should be replaced. (Here's the part about this that pissed me off) They recommend an oil change because dirty oil can cause a bad signal to the sensor. I changed the oil less than 4K miles ago and kept getting the CEL with camshaft position sensor code. The diagnostic scenario described to me tells me they never checked the sensor on the PWIWS to see if it was bad or not and just assumed I was not maintaining the car properly. So I guess it's possible I'll replace the CPS and still get a CEL because the CPS was pointing to a real fault that they have overlooked.

Thoughts from others about this?

I had my coolant pipes replaced 13 months ago due to coolant leakage. Just when I thought life was good...Bang......1 month ago my car dropped all of its coolant on the ground.

Investigation revealed that there were two plastic T-pieces in the coolant system at the back of the engine, one of which had cracked.

The cracked T-piece was replaced along with the 2nd T-piece for preventative purposes. (CPO warranty picked up the tab :thumbup: )

Dealer tells me that they are starting to see an increased number of cars with these T pieces cracking.

Looks like they will be another money spinner for them.

I am not sure if these T pieces are installed on the non turbo Cayennes. They may not be an issue for the normally aspirated.

The part numbers for the plastic T pieces are: 955 106 323 50 and 948 106 035 51.

They are identified as "water hose" in the PET manual.

Get these changed without hesitation if you happen to be doing coolant pipe surgery on your Cayenne.

I had this problem with my Cayenne S. It is not limited to the turbos only.

I got mine from Autozone. It was a Bosch filer and it took one working day for them to get it in.

What was done for a lighting wiring harness? Did either of you splice in or use an adapter for trailer lights?

Hammering should not be required. Do you have the XZN bit for removing the calipers? The rotors will come off with a slight amount of prying.

M16 XZN

I bought this set and it's been plenty good for me.

Anyone know how to remove the rear wiper on the cayenne

i tried all the bolts nothing happens? is there a HOW TO?

If you mean the blade insert it really is just a grab and pull removal, no tools needed. At the center of the black plastic cover there is a clip that holds the middle of the wiper blade. To install the replacement wiper blade just snap the new one back into that same clip. Use consistent pressure on both the removal and the replacement and you will be fine.

You're on the right track. The bolt under the plastic cover needs to come off, then with a little pressure you can get the entire arm off. It pulls straight up from the bolt perspective.

I tried to replace the rear wiper this weekend but had to stop and come back inside to consult this forum. I do not really see any bolt or screw in the wiper arm or cover. Where exactly are you referring? Are you referring to the bolt on the rotating axis? If so, are you suggesting we take the arm off from the car to work on it? Can I just lift the plastic arm and work on it?

I had to use a puller tool to remove the wiper arm. Mine was slightly corroded under the nut that holds the wiper arm in place. No amount of hand pressure would free the arm from the drive mechanism for me. A two arm puller did the trick. I cleaned everything up and reassembled after installing the new wiper blade. And FWIW... a replacement wiper blade (Bosch Brand) from Auto Zone site about one quarter of an inch higher than the original. If the Porsche part sits lower it might be worth it to replace it with an OEM part IMO.

This is the support topic for the DIY Tutorial Cabin Air Filter 2004 S. Please post here if you have any questions or feedback.

Weird... Loren, did you put this up? I didn't create this post. At leas I don't think I was awake this early! HA!

This is the support topic for the DIY Tutorial Cabin Air Filter 2004 S. Please post here if you have any questions or feedback.

I can confirm the reluctance to turning the tool hard enough to get the snap. I swear when I heard it I thought I had broken something. Until it snapped into place I was getting lots of errors sometimes induced by simply driving over a bump.

Once it "KAAAA BLAMMMMMED" into place all has been well.

So did the dealer never get it seated properly this whole time?

Bill, can you report back as to whether or not the drive-shaft replacement solved the noise problem or not? You described a squeal vs. a roar.

Another forum member has described a "roar" similar to my own description but after looking at the car for two days his dealer said it is the differential.

Here's the link to the post:

Sound at all similar to your experience?

Please advise.

Many thanks!

KR

Dealer #2, which is obviously Dealer #1, will cover the repair for me.

:thankyou:

All the best,

Bill :beer:

Any of the mechanics on this forum have input about which servo motors are more likely to cause the problem?

My 04 S has this problem. I have read the repair manual but it is quite vague about where the servos are and how many their are. The manual only discusses how to remove one in general relating to the heater via removal of the glove box.

Are all the servos the same size and part so they are interchangeable one location to the next?

I'd attempt this myself if I don't have to go any deeper than the glove box.

Thanks!!

Sounds like the servo motors alright.

Mine had the same issues and the whole dash was removed to change all 9 (yes 9), servo motors.

No idea what it costs as mine was done under CPO warranty.

Good news is that once the servos were changed, the a/c system is perfectly quiet.

HELP! :help:

Well, I landed in San Diego today from my business trip and finally had a chance to swing by the dealer to look at my squealing noise that I thought was my R/F wheel bearing. My '06 Cayenne has 60,900 miles on it and is a Porsche CPO (Certified Pre-Owned), so I was confident whatever it was would be fixed and covered by Porsche. Wow was I wrong on the diagnosis and coverage.

I wanted to make sure the Porsche tech understood what I was hearing, so after I had the Cayenne written up for service and I got my loaner paperwork for the car rental, I handed the keys to the Porsche tech and we went for a ride. He immediately heard the noise and starting swinging the vehicle back and forth to determine the root cause...not a wheel bearing. The determination was my drive shaft center bearing was failing and the squealing I was hearing was initial failure warning prior to the bearing spinning out of the rubber housing and bouncing the drive shaft around. Great. We knew what it was. We get back to the dealer and let my service adviser know what the issue is. Guess what? Not covered by Porsche CPO. Had it been the wheel bearing, it would have been covered. At this point I'm kind of pissed :censored: . How can Porsche give me CPO coverage and not cover non wear items? I understand bulbs for headlights and that kind of thing...but a drive shaft bearing failing at 60K on a 2006?

So...I'm sitting there steaming :cursing: that the repair is not covered. Okay...I'm thinking I'll have to spend a few hundred bucks. Nope. $1400! Needless to say, I decided not to have the repair done at that point and see what options I have for a DIY project and/or getting the repair covered by Porsche. So here I am. I'm sure there are postings for this repair, however, I did search and I did not find any specific to changing the bearing and housing.

I would really appreciate some input:

1) I'm mechanically inclined and have a roll-away full of tools...is this a project that can be tackled in the driveway?

2) Has anyone had this repair covered under the Porsche CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) coverage?

3) If no to questions 1 and 2, is $1400 really the going rate for this repair?

4) If DIY, appreciate any part numbers or being pointed in the right direction as what I need to ask the dealer for in order to support this repair

Thank you!

Bill :beer:

Bill,

I've asked about one specific aspect of this job from another member of this forum about the special tool the manual says you need. The manual says you need a bearing centering tool for the Cardan shaft replacement.

I was told it is not necessary and that it will self center so long as you tighten the center bearing last.

It is a two person job since the shaft is so long. Mostly because during the install you need to make sure you do not "bend" the rubber in the bearing carrier too much prior to installation.

If you are mechanically inclined, have a set of XZN bits (aka Triple Square), and a helper you should be able to tackle the job in your driveway with your Cayenne jacked up for easy access.

PorscheLibrarian can help you with the manuals or you can buy an All Data subscription for the same info.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/955ttmech.html

Hope that helps!

KR

I hope, for your sake, that the coolant pipes are covered under the warranty you bought and upgraded to.

The real info about that is going to be contained in your Vehicle Service Contract.

The 3 star level you bought, according to the brochure, states that the following is covered:

Cooling

- Radiator

- Electric cooling fan motor and relay

- Fan clutch

- Fan shroud

Their top of the line 5 star covers:

Cooling

- Radiator

- Electric cooling fan motor and relay

- Fan clutch

- Fan shroud

- Radiator brackets

- Thermostat

- Fan blades

- Coolant recovery tank

Again nothing about "soft pipes" even though these things are hard plastic and not "rubber hoses" or pipes.

Please let us all know what you come up with.

Good luck!

KR

If you read my thread from a few days ago, you'd know that I've been waiting on the Extended Warranty Company to revise my contract and give me the coverage I asked for (and thought I received at purchase 2 months ago) Anyway, I finally received faxed confirmation today that my "old" policy had been upgraded to the 3 star plus and I added the "powertech and electronics" option to cover the rest of the "could happens" . It's good for 36 months/36k miles, was effective on 9-23-09, and pretty much covers everything. here is a link to the coverage.

scroll down and click "3 star"

https://www.warrantysolutions.com/b2b/publi...duct_option.jsp

I still think I have the coolant pipe problem because of the way the events transpired. I still maintain that my motor did not overheat as I pulled over almost immediately after getting the "Low coolant level" warning. As far as the "white" exhaust is concerned, after describing my problem to them today the guy at Porsche service said gasket problems are very rare on these V8's so I hope it's nothing. perhaps a leak somewhere around the intake and coolant has gotten in that way? heard of that before after a busted coolant pipe?

Id appreciate if you guys could check out this warranty and tell me what you think. I have a $100 deductable for ALL claims so I thought that was pretty good too. This big question is... will it cover the coolant pipe replacement. The coverage specifically mentions "cooling" along with seals/gaskets and just about everything else. There was one poster either here or on Rennlist that said the "coolant" stuff wasn't' usually covered by extended warranties. something about low pressure hoses not being covered, or something like that. I hope he was wrong in this case.

I have an "appointment" with a tow truck and Boardwalk Porsche in Plano, Tx. on the 4th of January I hear they do good work and I hope they'll take good care of me! anyone know someone down there in service?

thanks for any info you can pass along

regards,

John

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