How many people turn off PSM

[SeattleBum]

How many of you press the PSM button as soon as you start up your trucks? I've only had my Turbo for about 3 weeks and over the past few days I pretty much immediately turn off the PSM. I just love the increased throttle response and the tendency to hold gears longer. The regular program feels way too lazy and always upshifts when I'm about to merge. I know a couple taps of the tiptronic buttons gets me in a lower gear but the PSM-off program seems way more in line with how I drive. If only it had a manual trans....(sigh)

BTW, for those of you with chipped Turbos, does the new programming mimick the better throttle response of the PSM-off?

Edited June 26, 2008 by SeattleBum

[Dennis C]

How many of you press the PSM button as soon as you start up your trucks? I've only had my Turbo for about 3 weeks and over the past few days I pretty much immediately turn off the PSM. I just love the increased throttle response and the tendency to hold gears longer. The regular program feels way too lazy and always upshifts when I'm about to merge. I know a couple taps of the tiptronic buttons gets me in a lower gear but the PSM-off program seems way more in line with how I drive. If only it had a manual trans....(sigh)

BTW, for those of you with chipped Turbos, does the new programming mimick the better throttle response of the PSM-off?

I turn my PSM to "off" every now and then, but not always. It isn't really practical for driving slowly around town... always holding 3rd gear, etc. Sometimes I upshift with the tiptronic controls on the wheel in combination with PSM off.

It is certainly the way to go for spirited driving.

[SeattleBum]

How many of you press the PSM button as soon as you start up your trucks? I've only had my Turbo for about 3 weeks and over the past few days I pretty much immediately turn off the PSM. I just love the increased throttle response and the tendency to hold gears longer. The regular program feels way too lazy and always upshifts when I'm about to merge. I know a couple taps of the tiptronic buttons gets me in a lower gear but the PSM-off program seems way more in line with how I drive. If only it had a manual trans....(sigh)

BTW, for those of you with chipped Turbos, does the new programming mimick the better throttle response of the PSM-off?

I turn my PSM to "off" every now and then, but not always. It isn't really practical for driving slowly around town... always holding 3rd gear, etc. Sometimes I upshift with the tiptronic controls on the wheel in combination with PSM off.

It is certainly the way to go for spirited driving.

I guess I'm just having a hard time letting go of my CTSV's manual transmission. (sigh)

[gunzie]

How many of you press the PSM button as soon as you start up your trucks? I've only had my Turbo for about 3 weeks and over the past few days I pretty much immediately turn off the PSM. I just love the increased throttle response and the tendency to hold gears longer. The regular program feels way too lazy and always upshifts when I'm about to merge. I know a couple taps of the tiptronic buttons gets me in a lower gear but the PSM-off program seems way more in line with how I drive. If only it had a manual trans....(sigh)

BTW, for those of you with chipped Turbos, does the new programming mimick the better throttle response of the PSM-off?

I turn my PSM to "off" every now and then, but not always. It isn't really practical for driving slowly around town... always holding 3rd gear, etc. Sometimes I upshift with the tiptronic controls on the wheel in combination with PSM off.

It is certainly the way to go for spirited driving.

Same here...turn it off now & then but generally drive with it on...the standard program has been optimized for fuel economy and thus emissions/CO2...great for commuting..

Chipping will yield more engine torque, thus indirectly affecting gearbox behavior

I rather put the tiptronic in manual mode, making a downshift with the stick rather then to use the selectors on the wheel because they will hold a lower gear only temporary (forces it to manual for about 5 seconds, then goes to D again and upshifts)

[RFM]

Lock the shifter in manual possition, you can use the steering wheel buttons than without automatic up shifting after 8 seconds.

[kirk7]

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

[mudman2]

Yes, your version of DME is wrong. It could be that the DME unit itself needs to be replaced also. All of this should have been done under warranty (mine was)

I had the same problem you describe for the first year until they got there act together.

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

[kirk7]

Yes, your version of DME is wrong. It could be that the DME unit itself needs to be replaced also. All of this should have been done under warranty (mine was)

I had the same problem you describe for the first year until they got there act together.

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

Is there a TBS or the like for this?

[mudman2]

I do not recall a specific one but there were quite a few, as soon as they hook up PIWIS they should see the version problem. It may require the replacement of the unit not just a reflash so if your out of warranty you might want to consider that it could cost a lot.

Yes, your version of DME is wrong. It could be that the DME unit itself needs to be replaced also. All of this should have been done under warranty (mine was)

I had the same problem you describe for the first year until they got there act together.

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

Is there a TBS or the like for this?

[kirk7]

I do not recall a specific one but there were quite a few, as soon as they hook up PIWIS they should see the version problem. It may require the replacement of the unit not just a reflash so if your out of warranty you might want to consider that it could cost a lot.

Yes, your version of DME is wrong. It could be that the DME unit itself needs to be replaced also. All of this should have been done under warranty (mine was)

I had the same problem you describe for the first year until they got there act together.

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

Is there a TBS or the like for this?

Mudman,

Can you tell me what version I should have....so i can give them a pointer, my model is a CS 2003 build? The dealer reckons that the PSM just turns the stablity control off and doesnt do anything else....any help is good.

[mudman2]

Are you talking to a Porsche dealer ? if so I would be worried.

I don't know the version sorry, without hooking up the tester you cannot tell any other way.

I do not recall a specific one but there were quite a few, as soon as they hook up PIWIS they should see the version problem. It may require the replacement of the unit not just a reflash so if your out of warranty you might want to consider that it could cost a lot.

Yes, your version of DME is wrong. It could be that the DME unit itself needs to be replaced also. All of this should have been done under warranty (mine was)

I had the same problem you describe for the first year until they got there act together.

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

Is there a TBS or the like for this?

Mudman,

Can you tell me what version I should have....so i can give them a pointer, my model is a CS 2003 build? The dealer reckons that the PSM just turns the stablity control off and doesnt do anything else....any help is good.

[kirk7]

Are you talking to a Porsche dealer ? if so I would be worried.

I don't know the version sorry, without hooking up the tester you cannot tell any other way.

I do not recall a specific one but there were quite a few, as soon as they hook up PIWIS they should see the version problem. It may require the replacement of the unit not just a reflash so if your out of warranty you might want to consider that it could cost a lot.

Yes, your version of DME is wrong. It could be that the DME unit itself needs to be replaced also. All of this should have been done under warranty (mine was)

I had the same problem you describe for the first year until they got there act together.

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

Is there a TBS or the like for this?

Mudman,

Can you tell me what version I should have....so i can give them a pointer, my model is a CS 2003 build? The dealer reckons that the PSM just turns the stablity control off and doesnt do anything else....any help is good.

Yeah...its a porsche dealer....hmm...i'm going to get them to look at it again, my starter motor is playing up....lucky its still has extended warranty.

[mudman2]

OK, if your on a PCA warranty you will need to push harder. If you jump over to rennlist and search for DME, look for 04/05/06 entries, print some out and take with.

Are you talking to a Porsche dealer ? if so I would be worried.

I don't know the version sorry, without hooking up the tester you cannot tell any other way.

I do not recall a specific one but there were quite a few, as soon as they hook up PIWIS they should see the version problem. It may require the replacement of the unit not just a reflash so if your out of warranty you might want to consider that it could cost a lot.

Yes, your version of DME is wrong. It could be that the DME unit itself needs to be replaced also. All of this should have been done under warranty (mine was)

I had the same problem you describe for the first year until they got there act together.

Hi Guys,

I have a CS 04 and when i switch the PSM off via the button, it doesnt make a difference to performance or gear change...

any ideas?

Is there a TBS or the like for this?

Mudman,

Can you tell me what version I should have....so i can give them a pointer, my model is a CS 2003 build? The dealer reckons that the PSM just turns the stablity control off and doesnt do anything else....any help is good.

Yeah...its a porsche dealer....hmm...i'm going to get them to look at it again, my starter motor is playing up....lucky its still has extended warranty.