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odix

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  1. You need an aftermarket kit to add this feature. Lots of info on how to do this on this forum -- vendors, options, install, etc. A few searches will sort you out. The Porsche (MOST) fiber system is not a breeze to work with and you'll need to pull the PCM unit to install. If you live in an area with available frequency modulation bandwidth (not a major city) you may want to give a high quality FM transmitter a shot. If the quality is fine for you will save a lot of pain and cost. I've had good luck with Griffin Tech products. A universal (not iPod-specific) product is their 3.5mm iTrip. I like it because it does not rely on a cigarette/power plug close to the center console -- the Cayenne front plugs are far under the passenger-side dash. The rear seat center console -- or the trunk -- have jacks but none of which would be practical for an FM transmitter set-up.
  2. If you have the auto-on light option you may be set. If not, some info may be helpful from an earlier discussion.
  3. Don't get it -- apply the $50 to the Durametric Enthusiant Package which will work, clear codes and a lot more. http://www.durametric.com/buyus.aspx From the Durametric site: Frequently Asked Questions Question: Will this software clear the "Service Now" that is displayed in the instrument cluster? Answer: Yes! This software can clear the service reminder on all Porsche vehicles that have them.
  4. Some answers: 1. You can still find 2006's which fall under full Porsche CPO. An example: 2006 Porsche Cayenne S Titanium Edition, CPO 2. Search the Renntech posts for known issues -- coolant pipes, drive shaft, and coil packs seem to be the top three issues. 3. They are solid vehicles. Read the manual and you'll learn a lot (download here on Renntech) -- they are surprisingly easy to work-on and maintain then you may think. Regarding your wife's driving -- Cayenne's can be driven safely, it's up to the driver. Edit -- fixed typos.
  5. Thanks for getting back to us -- great info! Take care and once you get your audio set up to go with your video be sure not to watch movies when you're driving on the freeway... :)
  6. You can also turn off the interior motion alarm sensor via PCM. See attached. Perhaps you have bats in your garage. :)
  7. Some disadvantages to wheel spacers come to mind -- although the advantages (handling/looks, etc.) may outweigh the disadvantages for you: 1. Snow chains not supported -- with spacers I think the tires (and chains) are closer to the outside wheel arch (exterior) instead of inside the deeper (interior) section of the arch. In motion, as the chains expand with normal centrifugal force they may rub/hit/dent/chip the arch. And if a snow chain dislodges it will cause more damage to the wheel wells if spacers are installed. 2. Anti-theft wheel bolts not recommended in conjunction with spacers. 3. Off-road driving -- for impacts that drive the wheels up in a significant manner (more than on-road conditions) you are closer to impacting/damaging the arch, similar to point one above. The increased side-to-side distance/width will also add some negative leverage to high torque (lateral) off road impacts and low-gear operations. 4. For high-speed driving (i.e autobahn) -- a subtle aerodynamic drag will be introduced -- the tires/wheels will not fall as far inside the vehicle's wind envelope (wheel wells) and you'll also have more rotating mass (the spacers) to offset -- also probably very subtle and not a big deal. With spacers you are introducing an additional layer of failure points: the wheel to the spacers and then the spacers to the axel -- but to Loren's point, if you stick with Porsche/OEM parts and follow torque recommendations all should be well. Edit to clean-up typos.
  8. Beautiful work -- I'm sure some folks are interested. Installation and other issues such as acoustics and impact resilience may cause concerns. Keep up the great work and if you have a website please post it.
  9. A lot of info on this in the threads here on Renntech -- for somewhat minor performance increases you expose your engine to additional wear and tear from particulate matter. Depends on where you'll be doing your driving -- roads, air quality, etc. It's a subjective decision based on cost and pros/cons.
  10. If you mean PSM it's an on/off button in the center of the dash. See attached pic. Switching off PSM will switch your starts to first gear.
  11. Very cool you have a Cayenne in Mongolia! I'm sure you 'll have your problems sorted out soon and you'll be back on the roads and trails. Take care.
  12. Hi -- what you are dealing with is normal behavior. If you search the forums here you'll find quite a few threads on this topic. Keep in mind Cayenne's have a heat exchanger between the primary radiator coolant and engine oil so be sure to observe your oil temp as it relates to coolant temp. Here's one thread on this. Edit -- add URL.
  13. Some ideas: Low speed/sharp turns place far more load/friction on the drivetrain then accelerating in a straight/no turn. Keep in mind Cayenne's are heavy and have wide sticky tires. Due to the increased load while turning a kick-down to 1st gear makes sense -- especially if you are accelerating aggressively. The exact same acceleration-level on a straight road may not trigger the same drivetrain load and therefore a forced kick-down to 1st may not occur. Once in 1st Cayenne's like to go to high RPMs before they shift to second. You can always use the steering wheel shifters (or gear selector) to shift into second, etc. I do this sometimes. It's a bit uncanny when I want to merge onto a freeway, step on it, and suddenly I'm in the high RPMs for each shift point. The vehicle "learns" driving habits and mirrors what it thinks you want. Be sure you're not at the tail-end of a driving style/habit cycle when this issue occurs -- if you're aggressive in a few instances and then back off and drive more sedately you may be skewing your experiment on the turn vs. no turn acceleration test -- and vice versa, drive mellow for awhile and overall accelerations/shift points mellow out, drive aggressively and it's high RPM shifting again. Also try turning off stability management (button in center of dashboard) and repeat the exercise. Starts in 2nd gear will be disabled (1st will be where you always start with PSM disabled) but you can note the RPM/shift points on turns vs. straight/no turn acceleration. Update: See shiftmap note in review of a 2008 Caynne S.
  14. I'm a fan of the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta. They come in 245/35 ZR20 95Y and other configurations as well. Excellent summer tires -- also great in the rain. Decent pricing, made in Holland, and they look very cool. My tread life has been solid. http://www.vredestein.com
  15. For the speaker question check your owner's and PCM manual and, as also earlier noted, keep in mind some grills cover more than one speaker. If this is making you crazy then go to a Porsche dealer and talk to them. The noise upon start-up (or anytime) is not normal. Run a diagnostic test and capture the codes. Good luck and enjoy your vehicle.
  16. Hi -- more detail would be much appreciated -- what mods you did, what the pictures represent, etc. Thx.
  17. Locations where you think only one speaker exists may in fact house more then one -- meaning one speaker grill may be covering multiple speakers. A lot of this is covered in the manuals (general and PCM-specific) -- you can download manuals here on Renntech. Edit (add two pics). The attached pics cover Bose configurations but will give you an idea of speaker locations and count.
  18. Be sure to become a paid member of Renntech and you can view the relevant TSB's that Loren notes. And yes, drive shaft issues also exist for V6 Cayenne's -- also plastic coolant pipe problems. Search Renntech for more info -- it's all there. A good place to start is to review all the V6 TSBs, and then look in the forums for more info. It's all been covered. As to your note, "not a single reply" -- your post was only live for a day... Loren followed-up quickly. Again, becoming a contributing member is well worth it.
  19. This guy, seen on video for a brief moment (see link below), if you can track him down, knows a lot about Cayenne parts and equipment. And he runs his service even in the coldest winter conditions. Send him a wish list and you may be all set. Earlier post. In case it's not abundantly clear -- I'm kidding. The unknown thief (and Cayenne driver at that) needs a beating with a Cayenne S tool kit.
  20. Hi -- I bought the CTEK model 3300 ($70) at crutchfield.com. For $10 more you can purchase the cigarette adapter -- then you will have exactly the Porsche OEM version and can charge your battery (one or two if you have that option) via the cig adapter. Some people purchase an adapter for each vehicle they own and leave the adapters plugged-in. Our Cayenne S is mostly a daily driver but often it's stop and start in heavy traffic using the radio, AC, lights and electronics -- not a lot of time spent at high speed/freeway RPMs which is key for battery charging. My monthly routine may be overkill but it's so easy I just do it and it may be extending our battery life. Once I'm in our garage I crack a window (passenger door), plug it in one of the cig adapter jacks under the glove compartment and am good to go. I also do this for our VW GTI, my mother-in-law's X5, etc. Can't hurt. I always plug it in the Cayenne if we travel and are away for more than a few days when I know it will sit unused. The CTEK's cycle off and on and will not damage the battery -- unlike some trickle chargers which can cause damage. One note, I always keep the unit itself on our cement garage floor -- it gets hot and I do not want anything too warm left in the vehicle. The cord is long-enough to go from the cig adapter out of the window to the CTEK unit on the floor, then the unit plugs into the wall or a heavy-duty extension cord. Sequence is this: 1. plug CTEK into car, 2. plug CTEK into wall current, 3. turn CTEK unit on. The LEDs will go from red to green to let you know the cycle is complete. And as Loren and others have noted, it's hot weather that really strains batteries, not just cold. A really helpful use of the CTEK unit is sometimes when I'm in the Cayenne with the engine off experimenting with settings or radio pre-sets or whatever I have the CTEK plugged in so I don't drain the battery. And when the time comes to physically change your current battery(s) for a new one keep the CTEK plugged-in so all your settings are not lost. Attached are pics.
  21. Like Loren noted the manual covers basic VIN locations. You can download manuals on Renntech, just pay to join and you're all set to download Also, I've read that Cayenne VINs are stamped on some locations which can't be located with the naked eye unless major components are removed -- such as the engine. Many automobile/vehicle manufacturers have hidden VINs -- Porsche included -- in an effort to track black and gray market issues.
  22. Glad to read the gas cap resolved your earlier problem -- I remember that from another post of yours. I ran my '04 Cayenne S in the driveway to mimic your situation and no CEL -- but if your engine if off and the key is turned to the right one notch to power the accessories you'll have the steady CEL light (not flashing) -- but I'm not sure if that's what you mean. You also may simply need drive around at decent speeds to give the system time to cycle off the CEL. Stationary idling with a slight tailwind can flummox exhaust systems. Also use/consume high octane gas. Search this site for coil pack info -- I think that's what you mean by ignition coils -- pricing is not bad and you can possibly do it yourself. Replace all eight at once -- and ideally spark plugs at the same time. I recall seeing step-by-step photos. I had my coil packs replaced last month but the vehicle is under CPO so no charge. The dealer said it's a common issue with early-model Cayennes (V6 and V8 but they see more V8's in with coil pack issues -- which may be because there are more S's and Turbos around than V6s) and not a big deal. What the dealer says mirrors what folks on Renntech say; coil pack are flawed by the new ones are better. I also have coil pack issues with my stock '03 VW GTI. A few weeks after my Cayenne coil packs were changed I had the 60k (miles) service completed which included new plugs all around. All is well. When you search the coil pack issue be sure the replacement part numbers are most recent spec. Since you are in DE I'm sure you'll have access to the newest stock. You're at 55k (miles) so you can have the 60k service done early -- and most of what is needed to be done on the Porsche 60k service list you can do yourself. I had mine done at the dealer because under CPO they fixed other stuff. I posted info on the 60k service in another thread here on Renntech. Your friend's shop can do all of the 60k service components themselves. Loren posted the official Cayenne 60k checklist. I have not heard or read about the coil pack issue being related to water issues that claudior noted -- but it has been a very rainy season in Northern California so who knows, that may play a part in why my coil packs cracked/failed. But in Porsche's defense, with all the testing and off-road prowess the Cayenne's had how could water have been an oversight? I think the coil pack problems are/were specific to the housings themselves and are heat-relaetd, not water but who knows? And the Cayenne is an amazing rain vecicle. I have 19" 275/45 Vredestein Sessanta's and they are stunning tires in dry and rain (not snow or cold) -- and it's truly amazing how stable and comfortable the Cayenne is on freeways in absolute pouring heavy rain. As to driving with blown coil packs -- not an ideal thing to do. You can foul more than the plugs. That said, I had to drive 150 miles back to my home town after the miss-firing started. I kept the RPMs low and did not go over 55/60mph on the freeway to limp home. All coil packs were changed (two of the eight were cracked) and then the 60k service was completed. Dealer found no further issues and since then plenty of miles from city to freeway to fire roads no problem.
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