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  1. wvicary
    First week of ownership with the Cayenne and I received three stone chips but all were repairable. I have heard the German glass is softer then other but have no proof of that. Perhaps try an aftermarket glass to see how it weathers the storm.
  2. wvicary
    Do you have access to a vacuum pump with a gauge? Connect it to the waste gate in question and note the amount of vacuum needed to operate the waste gate control rod a said amount. I have seen them bind and also the vacuum pot corrode. When the pot corrodes the rust/debris will be drawn into the control solenoid and cause intermittent issues.
  3. wvicary
    If you have looked at it and can't determine the problem then have it inspected by a garage before the wheel does "flop" off. It could be a few diffenrent items at fault but I wouldn't recommend continue to driving the vehicle.
  4. wvicary
    One failing ignition coil will not cause the engine to stall or a no start condition. Carefully inspect everything in the engine bay as it sounds like a something is loose or wiring harness worn through.
  5. wvicary
    I think you're going about this the wrong way, you risk damage to components by using too much air pressure and throwing parts at a vehicle in the hopes of repair is the worst thing to do. I recommend having the system smoke tested to locate leaks. That code can be caused weak divertor valve, waste gate control or once I had a MAF sensor cause this issue with fuel trim codes.
  6. wvicary
    The module might need to reprogrammed or introduced via coding which you'll need the Porsche scan tool for. I recommend a visit to the dealer. Durametric can access the trailer module and check for codes but but I don't think it can do anything else.
  7. wvicary
    Just follow the instructions, as soon as you remove the lower trim panel you can easily see the drain in question.
  8. wvicary
    Was it a OEM pump?
  9. wvicary
    There is a fan control module located on the fan housing. Are there any fault codes?
  10. wvicary
    Do the fans operate at any speed when the A/C is operating??
  11. wvicary
    I'm not sure how long it takes to relearn but after a day of city driving(40 km??) it learns on my Cayenne. If you check out Durametrics website it has some info on running the system on a Mac. I'm running on a older(2003) PowerBook G4 using Virtual PC and it seems to work ok. My friends Intel based Mac runs it with not problems at all but I'm not sure what he's using.
  12. wvicary
    Yes the vehicle reads different maps with PSM on and from what you've described your vehicle is operating normally. When trying to make it learn your driving style it's important to manually shift at the RPM you like but also apply lots of throttle to get to said RPM.... don't be gentle on the gas and it will learn much quicker. It will retain your driving style so long as you drive more aggressively, start driving economically again and it will soon revert back to the factory settings. My Durametric works fine on my Mac. Another thing to consider is if the battery is weak the adaption values can easily be lost.
  13. wvicary
    After battery replacement chances are you'll need to clear all fault codes to properly reset the modules.
  14. wvicary
    Do as Loren stated and be sure no one has applied dielectric grease to the connectors. After clearing the codes drive the vehicle at highway speeds in a lower gear to maintain approx 4,000 RPM for 20 km's. This will get the sensors and catalytic convertors up to temp and burn themselves clean. Try and complete the road test without stopping to keep the temps up in the convertors.
  15. wvicary
    The fuzzy logic used for driver adaption gets lost and most times the throttle body adaption. Leaving the ignition key on after battery disconnect will set the basic idle position/closed throttle plate limits. The readiness check list will still have to met and then the adaption should be complete. On VW/Audi we need software to force calibrate these limits plus full throttle limits and it checks for circuity faults via redundancy using two potentiometers that read voltage ( one hi volt and one low volt with a equal crossover point ) opposite of each other. The DME in P-cars is very similar.
  16. wvicary
    After battery disconnect if you turn ignition key on but not start the engine for approx 1 minute then key off it will do a basic throttle body adaption which often cures most of these issues.
  17. wvicary
    I don't think it's worth retrofitting TPMS. As JFP stated just get a quality gauge and whilst you're down there checking the tire pressure it gives you time to have a quick look around at tread depth and over all tire condition. I once pulled up to a lady in heavy traffic to tell her she was driving on a flat tire, she replied back "which one?". I said "does it matter?!?". The tire was beyond repair and shredded but she didn't even notice. TPMS is just another thing for people to ignore.
  18. wvicary
    If the wheel have metal valve stems then they are equipped with TPMS. It should also be in the MFI screen.
  19. wvicary
    Check with your OPC as they might be covered in accordance with the TSB.
  20. wvicary
    If you post the solution it helps all the users of this forum learn so it's very much appreciated.
  21. wvicary
    The window seal shouldn't be binding, maybe best to replace it as it sounds like it's the source of the problems.
  22. wvicary
    If all this happened at the accident scene then why not let insurance sort it out? The Cayenne is the last vehicle you want to be bridging power supplies across to test things if you're not very familiar with it's systems.
  23. wvicary
    Have you checked the circuit breaker/fuses under the left seat where the battery is located? If yes, how did you test them?
  24. wvicary
    The drains are located in the corners of the roof. Sorry I don't have a step by step procedure for repair.
  25. wvicary
    There is a TSB on an oil leak at the charge hose for the left turbo. It's very difficult to see in the area as you stated so maybe best to have the system smoke tested for leaks to help pinpoint the fault.
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