PDK Repair Summary
12-12-2019 | 11:47 AM
#16
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From: Tanagra
Hi all, I'm the OP from over in the 997 forum, thanks for all the kind comments. I've been adding info to the original post (such as OEM part numbers) and will likely continue to update it as I learn more. If you do end up going this route you may want to check the 997 forum post as it will probably contain new info that isn't in the original post copied to this forum. Here's the link:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
Thanks to A432 for posting it over here. The original post was 997-centric but should directly apply to the 987/981. If anyone comes across differences or new info please let me know.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
Thanks to A432 for posting it over here. The original post was 997-centric but should directly apply to the 987/981. If anyone comes across differences or new info please let me know.
Huge thanks for this!
12-12-2019 | 10:00 PM
#17
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So back to my Spyder, I had the "transmission overheating error" and we replaced the temp sensor around 83.5k. Then a year later around 85k I had the same error again. Are we thinking that the sensor should be replaced again? I know dealer is saying the next step is replace the unit, but maybe it's worth a shot to replace the sensor again? Appreciate all the help and insight everyone is providing.
12-13-2019 | 05:50 PM
#18
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From: Fort Worth, TX
So back to my Spyder, I had the "transmission overheating error" and we replaced the temp sensor around 83.5k. Then a year later around 85k I had the same error again. Are we thinking that the sensor should be replaced again? I know dealer is saying the next step is replace the unit, but maybe it's worth a shot to replace the sensor again? Appreciate all the help and insight everyone is providing.
12-14-2019 | 04:03 PM
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So back to my Spyder, I had the "transmission overheating error" and we replaced the temp sensor around 83.5k. Then a year later around 85k I had the same error again. Are we thinking that the sensor should be replaced again? I know dealer is saying the next step is replace the unit, but maybe it's worth a shot to replace the sensor again? Appreciate all the help and insight everyone is providing.
12-26-2019 | 07:28 PM
#20
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Well it's a sad day folks but I have decided to part ways with the Spyder and it's off to a new home. Absolutely loved the car since new as many of you know, but for now it's time to move on. Hopefully one day I can find another to enjoy some seat time in.
01-22-2020 | 04:32 PM
#22
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From: Ex NY, now Palm Beach
We can only hope that some transmission shop will take on the "rebuilding" of a PDK....
At this point Porsche Corporate has a good idea of what goes wrong with these transmissions, having had so many returned to them...will they EVER admit what the problem is, and propose a "fix", or is this another IMS mess..
At this point Porsche Corporate has a good idea of what goes wrong with these transmissions, having had so many returned to them...will they EVER admit what the problem is, and propose a "fix", or is this another IMS mess..
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02-17-2021 | 07:04 PM
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From: Spring Lake, NJ, US of A
No one knows. There have been only a few PDK problems reported - most with cars used for track use.
03-16-2021 | 09:26 AM
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03-16-2021 | 01:56 PM
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