ventuje

Hi Ventuje

Out of sheer frustration one of the Porsche assistance guys moved the steering wheel position, which "cleared" the fault.

but... they dared not to switch the pepper off, so they immediately drove it to the local OPC where it broke down again. :lol:

On Thursday morning I got a call from the OPC, at the moment they don't know whats wrong, or if its under warranty... but for them to investigate further I have to pay £245. Just in case it's not a warranty repair..... :o :angry:

They promised to call with a progress report on Friday afternoon, but still not heard anything. So fingers crossed I don't end up with a big bill.

I did give them a whole list of other "issues"

Rear Tailgate sometimes closes without warning.

Clunk under the floor when braking

Suspension Fault - came on after the steering fault

Hesitation on acceleration (especially after long motorway run)

Handbrake not releasing first time.

Only had the pepper 5 months!!!

Going to take them days it bet :(

Promise to keep you informed.

Kind regards

Lee

p.s. I had read your post, but I was hoping for an easier solution - they had already thought about releasing the transmission and winching onto a flat bed, but the way I have to park would have made it nearly impossible :P

Lee, sorry to hear it, it was quite a lengthly process for mine to get resolved. I will say, the delaer actually put the car back together quite well! I've also had a slew of small issues like yourself. The steering fault was the first time my Cayenne left me stranded. I've owned my '04 since early 2005 (bought it new). Good luck to you!

Jeff

Steering Faulty Search the forum, I had the exact same issue.

Hi All

Urgent help please....

Got a steering fault yesterday, removing an reinserting the key quite a few times sorted it.

Today no joy, I now have two Porsche service techs outside scratching their heads, they can't get the steering lock off to move the pepper. (They have been here for 4 hours lol)

Anyone got any ideas????

They have tried removing the battery

Jumping the car off a remote battery

The car won't even talk to the diags computer....

As the car is at home, reversed down a narrow dirt track they can't even drag it out.

Please help, before I end up with a big silver shed...

Thanks in anticipation

Lee

NC35, any update on your vehicle?

Hope it turns out OK.

pls uploadddd... i really want to try it :drive:

:thankyou:

Ok so yesterday Porsche just released new technical information, it is now possible to update an 04 Cayenne with the MY08 maps but you need a different kit. The part number for the update is 000.044.901.21. You need to have PCM 2 with software version 3.0 to use this.

Has anyone with an '04 tried this update? I wonder what's the cost and if the update is really worth it? Any idea?

Steering Faulty Search the forum, I had the exact same issue.

Hi All

Urgent help please....

Got a steering fault yesterday, removing an reinserting the key quite a few times sorted it.

Today no joy, I now have two Porsche service techs outside scratching their heads, they can't get the steering lock off to move the pepper. (They have been here for 4 hours lol)

Anyone got any ideas????

They have tried removing the battery

Jumping the car off a remote battery

The car won't even talk to the diags computer....

As the car is at home, reversed down a narrow dirt track they can't even drag it out.

Please help, before I end up with a big silver shed...

Thanks in anticipation

Lee

Hi I have just bought a CD changer and bracket for a cayenne. Just a few things though, where does the CD changer go and is the car pre-wired?- How do I check? Also if the car isnt pre wired is it easy enough to add? :help:

Any help would be much appriciated. :notworthy:

Thanks :) :) :thankyou:

I believe it should be pre-wired for the rear CD changer on the 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. Mine was ('04 S), it's just a pain to get at the left side bolts when attaching the changer to the bracket (bracket was already there too). Make sure the fibre plugs are correct and the install should be plug-n-play.

Good luck!

Read the manual and do not destroy your transmission!! There is a key under the lower center compartment to unlock the park mode when there is no power for this very reason.

JR

Thanks for that, too late however. Why wouldn't Porshce Roadside make me aware of that? or make sure the tow truck operators they contract with know about that transmission release procedure!?

Well, the dealer finally finished my Cayenne, the entire steering column was replaced along with some other sensors. They also noticed 2 'nicked' wires once they had the column out. They fixed them too. The cats had to come off the car during replacing the column. Man, what a pain, they ripped my car apart! Service guy said they had 17man hrs of labor in this fix. They had the car for 6 business days! It's all buttoned up now and they had it detailed for me (for my troubles, big deal). So far, one complaint, the center console seems slightly loose. I'm gonna wait to see what else they eff'd up before I take it back.

Read the manual and do not destroy your transmission!! There is a key under the lower center compartment to unlock the park mode when there is no power for this very reason.

JR

Thanks for that, too late however. Why wouldn't Porshce Roadside make me aware of that? or make sure the tow truck operators they contract with know about that transmission release procedure!?

First of all the dealership can read out the fault codes with the PIWIS tester, there is a program to enter in to the system without the key in the ignition switch and ignition on. Most probably causes are: Faulty steering wheel electronics ( complete steering column ), Kessy control box, " ignition switch " and initialising the key gives ones in a while such a symptom. The tiptronic gear change lever can easily unlocked manually, i don't understand why a dealership slide a car with a locked transmission in Park on a flat bed truck, such a mistake can destroy the transmission. Hope the best for you.

Lastest update from the dealer is a complete steering wheel column replacement! That astounds me that the entire unit needs replacing? when is sounds like just electronic parts have failed. I could still use the buttons to adjust the wheel up/down or in and out. Is it that integrated? The flatbed was able to get right up to the rear wheels, one side rolled while the other side kinda slipped/hopped. I don't know either. Then I told them I want the car kept in their garage and they have the audacity to tell me they have NO WAY to move it! I really can't stand this dealer (Cherry Hill Imports, NJ) and if I had a closer one I'd obviously try them. They recently stopped giving loaners, now I get these cheap rentals from Avis! They are driving away customers!

Driving home from the office the other day, I stop at the pool store for some chemicals. I'm not in the store more than 5mins, come back out and cannot start the car! Immediately after putting in the key, an alert appears on the dash - "STEERING FAULTY" and beeps. That's it, nothing else will even turn on, not the engine, can't roll down windows or anything. I turn the steering wheel and it turns but it should be locked right? It turns completely side-to-side, obviously not locked. I wait 10 mins, go back out to the truck and when I open the door, before I even put in the key, I get the same alert! Had to have Porsche Roadside flatbed it to the dealer and I could not move the gear shift so they 'dragged' it up the truck. They did use a soap solution to get is to slide somewhat. Now the dealer has it 2 days and still cannot fix it! ARGH! Anyone heard of this before? 04 S

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've got a Honda NavTeq DVD if you're interested.

Here's the directory listing:

07/20/2003 07:06 AM 116,316 80000000.BMP

09/12/2004 07:39 AM 1,296 A0000_00.MNG

09/06/2004 02:02 PM 1,449,575,977 DCA0.AR0

09/06/2004 01:58 PM 1,057,542,328 DCA0.AR1

09/06/2004 02:00 PM 1,208,426,996 DCA0.AR2

05/06/2003 08:27 PM 5,915,639 DCA0.ZED

09/12/2004 07:40 AM 3,302,597,237 U0001_02.BAS

09/12/2004 07:41 AM 115,921,193 U0130_02.ROA

09/12/2004 07:41 AM 953,057 U2001_02.CIT

09/12/2004 07:41 AM 3,726,803 U2002_02.SIG

06/30/2003 01:31 PM 984,954 US_ENG.VC_

11/21/2004 09:23 PM <DIR> ZU200

11/21/2004 09:03 PM <DIR> ZU225

11/21/2004 09:04 PM <DIR> ZU2FF

Yeah, I've been wondering that too. I asked around and could not find definitive information on H/P increases, so I'm working harder and saving for a Turbo! B) If I were to add performance oriented mods, here's how I would go:

GIAC ECU flash, performance air filters (BCM, EVO), 2ndary Cat bypass pipes, replace rear exhaust and a quality set of lightweight wheels. I think you could net an additional 20-40hp with all that and you will FEEL the difference. Replacing the Cats and rear exhaust will also save at least 50-75lbs. Combine that with lighter weight wheels you'll be at over 125lbs savings in vehicle weight.

The wheels will be noticeable since they are "unsprung" weight. They say for every 100lbs dropped equals 1 10th improvement in the quarter mile, so who knows.

Jeff

Yup, I agree with dan, don't waste money on cheap knock offs for wheels. You will regret it down the road. Seems like you have an interest in making your Cayenne faster, not heavier. Quality, lighter weight wheels will make a noticable difference you can feel! Don't risk a cracked rim at 100mph!

Matt -

You are spending money on chipping the engine and changing the exhaust but then putting on cheap replica wheels? Aside from the weight eating up the power you might be getting and the negative effect on handling, there is a safety issue. These are cheap knock off wheels. Unless the entire exercise is for Bling (and I am not criticizing Bling), put the chip money into the rims.

Eh, I've got the CDs, that's not the problem. The problem is I drive around on roads that don't exist 4 years ago :)

If I have a GPS system in the car, last thing I want to do is buy *another* GPS system... but you're right, TomTom is $$$.

I'm going to work a bit more on it tonight, and see about patching the files. Does anyone have a more recent nav CD/DVD than 2004, that would be willing to upload the map files? I might be able to frankenstein the files in. I'd like to try, anyway.

I'd be especially interested in the results of the frankenstein operation. I've wondered the same thing. My wife's HUMMER has a fantastic DVD-based nav system, and I wish the Cayenne had something similar. I actually sent an email to Navteq asking for a custom CD project for my Cayenne, and I offered to pay for it. They didn't return my email.

Let me know how it works.

I am sure we could raise money for the hack

I like the idea, what are the #'s on your CDs? I've got S0006-0061-408, 08.2004. I primarily use the 1A Map (Northeast & N.Central) Does anyone have newer?

I put one in my 04 S, no issues, plug n play.

yes its the same unit I believe

Hi,

Do you think yours will work on a 2008 Cayenne S?

I might be interested in it.

Brgds,

D

From 05 I think they made it plug and play, I know of 3 or 4 cases where installs have been done.

By the way I have a working CDC for sale if anyone wants to make me an offer.

Perhaps the CD Changer was already turned on in your car? Or perhaps they are turning them all on now?

The TSB instructions clearly state to "Program the CD Changer" and verify that it is in the MOST option list.