Heat Shield Recall
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I woke up this morning to take my 2014 C2 911 991 for heat shield recall. On my drive in the PCM started shutting off every 2 mins. Talked with the dealer when I arrived. Said it would need a new PCM to fix the problem if it wasn't just an easy software update. Just a coincidence? Dealership had another 991 in with the same issue.
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Class5Kayaker (05-21-2020)
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My dealer just told me that Porsche attributes the PCM reboot loop problem to a change made by Sirius XM. The correction is some kind of PCM "reset", which they can execute for me in their driveway without an appointment. I do not have details yet, but apparently my settings/preferences will be lost during the process. They've had a rash of calls from customers about this.
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Cool! What number is yours? I checked the VIN tool when I heard about the heat shield campaign and it returned "no open recalls." Guess the key is that it is not a recall, but a campaign which probably means, whenever you see the car in the dealership next, fix it. That's one of the reasons I go to the dealer. I have a good one here and they have never gouged me.
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Do you have a US-Model 991? I think I can remember hearing that only US models have the Tank Leakage Modul due to emission regulations and the European models don't have the modul installed. Can anybody confirm this?
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This is interesting. When I had my US spec 991.1 in Germany I had a check engine light shortly after I brought the car into the country which the Stuttgart dealer took three days to figure out. It was a sensor in the fuel tank they replaced for emissions. It took them a few days because the RoW cars didn't have this sensor so none of the mechanics had seen this before. Could be the same thing.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
OK, quick question. A few of you have already noted this Air Filter. What the heck filter is this, and why is it a $132 part at places like Sunset?:
https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/o...er-00004321007
This does not sound like the simple inexpensive ($20-ish) accordion style pre-filter in the frunk, nor the active charcoal filter ($60-ish) in the cabin under the glove box. So what is it??
https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/o...er-00004321007
This does not sound like the simple inexpensive ($20-ish) accordion style pre-filter in the frunk, nor the active charcoal filter ($60-ish) in the cabin under the glove box. So what is it??
Unfortunately, they didn't ask if I would like to pay to have the other one replaced.
For those about to get the work done and need new air filters, this is a great opportunity to pay for the part only and not the labor.
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My SA confirmed the "workshop" issues but said the rear bumper does not need to be removed to replace the heat shield so there are no savings to be had on any other service work. Not sure I believe him after seeing all the pictures above. 2012 991.1S.
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For people saying you checked your VIN for recalls and found nothing, that's because these two items are service campaigns by Porsche and not recalls.
https://www.carfax.com/blog/tsb-vs-recall
https://www.carfax.com/blog/tsb-vs-recall
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shammerman (05-23-2020)
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I had the heat shield retrofit campaign done recently and was told that the taillights were removed for access, but not the rear bumper. However, my GTS has a ducktail spoiler that is easily removed, so it might be different than cars with the normal spoiler.
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FlyJacket (05-24-2020)
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I just scheduled mine for July and was told the rear bumper needs to come off. I'd prefer it if that wasn't the case. Or maybe in the end it's better to prevent even more possible damage to the bumper?
Unfortunately the dealer threw in a "they are getting better at it." Ugh...
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Has anyone else had the heat shield recall done lately? I'm just wondering if anyone else's shop didn't have to remove the rear bumper to do it?
I just scheduled mine for July and was told the rear bumper needs to come off. I'd prefer it if that wasn't the case. Or maybe in the end it's better to prevent even more possible damage to the bumper?
Unfortunately the dealer threw in a "they are getting better at it." Ugh...
I just scheduled mine for July and was told the rear bumper needs to come off. I'd prefer it if that wasn't the case. Or maybe in the end it's better to prevent even more possible damage to the bumper?
Unfortunately the dealer threw in a "they are getting better at it." Ugh...