Front axle lift question/problem
10-24-2018, 08:57 PM
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Racer
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Front axle lift question/problem
I appreciate any suggestions; the car will be going to the dealer next week or so but I'd love to hear there is a simple home remedy.
Issue: car has FAL and has shown no issues prior to today. As of today, when the FAL button is pressed, nothing happens- no light on the button, no warning about front being raised, front does not raise. Same if quick tap (which works in my other car with FAL) or holding button. Tried all doors closed, in park, in drive, slowly creeping along, unhooked battery for ten minutes and then drove for ten and then tried, etc.............BUT- when driving along at >38mph, pressing the button does bring up the dash warning that the speed must be decreased for FAL to function (so something in the circuit is talking).
Thoughts? Have checked fuses.
Full disclosure- this is on a 2017 TTS but I know us GT car guys deal with FAL more than the Turbo crew. Cross posting there also in case it is a Turbo specific deal...
Thanks, CP
Issue: car has FAL and has shown no issues prior to today. As of today, when the FAL button is pressed, nothing happens- no light on the button, no warning about front being raised, front does not raise. Same if quick tap (which works in my other car with FAL) or holding button. Tried all doors closed, in park, in drive, slowly creeping along, unhooked battery for ten minutes and then drove for ten and then tried, etc.............BUT- when driving along at >38mph, pressing the button does bring up the dash warning that the speed must be decreased for FAL to function (so something in the circuit is talking).
Thoughts? Have checked fuses.
Full disclosure- this is on a 2017 TTS but I know us GT car guys deal with FAL more than the Turbo crew. Cross posting there also in case it is a Turbo specific deal...
Thanks, CP
10-25-2018, 04:00 AM
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Good point on voltage. Try bring the voltage up on the display in the car. Should be 14v + (when engine on)
The button is working, as when you say over 38mph you get the message on screen.
Hmm very odd!
The button is working, as when you say over 38mph you get the message on screen.
Hmm very odd!
10-27-2018, 11:57 PM
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My NZ GT3 the lifts [mandatory to order] quit 2nd day of new ownership with warnings. These lifts are just not reliable. MY US GT3 - I never get the warnings or have problems because I purposely did not order the lifts. More tech crap that fails.
10-28-2018, 12:23 AM
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Following up on this- we will put the car on the Porsche charger when we return home and let it charge for 48-72 hours to assure max voltage. Verify with voltmeter. Then attempt lift, then dealer if necessary.
I will post update when have meaningful info and/or resolution.
I will post update when have meaningful info and/or resolution.
10-28-2018, 01:09 AM
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My FAL failed within the first few days as well. Turned out to be a leaking front strut.
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I appreciate any suggestions; the car will be going to the dealer next week or so but I'd love to hear there is a simple home remedy.
Issue: car has FAL and has shown no issues prior to today. As of today, when the FAL button is pressed, nothing happens- no light on the button, no warning about front being raised, front does not raise. Same if quick tap (which works in my other car with FAL) or holding button. Tried all doors closed, in park, in drive, slowly creeping along, unhooked battery for ten minutes and then drove for ten and then tried, etc.............BUT- when driving along at >38mph, pressing the button does bring up the dash warning that the speed must be decreased for FAL to function (so something in the circuit is talking).
Thoughts? Have checked fuses.
Full disclosure- this is on a 2017 TTS but I know us GT car guys deal with FAL more than the Turbo crew. Cross posting there also in case it is a Turbo specific deal...
Thanks, CP
Issue: car has FAL and has shown no issues prior to today. As of today, when the FAL button is pressed, nothing happens- no light on the button, no warning about front being raised, front does not raise. Same if quick tap (which works in my other car with FAL) or holding button. Tried all doors closed, in park, in drive, slowly creeping along, unhooked battery for ten minutes and then drove for ten and then tried, etc.............BUT- when driving along at >38mph, pressing the button does bring up the dash warning that the speed must be decreased for FAL to function (so something in the circuit is talking).
Thoughts? Have checked fuses.
Full disclosure- this is on a 2017 TTS but I know us GT car guys deal with FAL more than the Turbo crew. Cross posting there also in case it is a Turbo specific deal...
Thanks, CP
I have it booked in with Porsche next week, but would be good to know if its something I could fix.
Thanks
Thomas
Last edited by bellamyt85; 03-18-2022 at 02:25 PM.
