991 pdk warning
#31
Rennlist Member
The sad reality of this is the culprit is likely a $50 solenoid accessible by dropping the tranny pan.
Porsche service departments are low skill in my opinion because they are either unwilling to do complex work, or aren’t allowed to. Same difference in my mind.
Porsche service departments are low skill in my opinion because they are either unwilling to do complex work, or aren’t allowed to. Same difference in my mind.
Last edited by AdamSanta85; 11-15-2020 at 10:17 AM.
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jimmiejam (11-15-2020)
#32
Indeed. Just like how my cross over valve (coolant shutoff/ heater) malfunctions and may lead to overheating the engine! Simply because of a tiny water pump leak. Fortunately and perhaps unfortunately, they won’t swap the motor.
The sad reality of this is the culprit is likely a $50 solenoid accessible by dropping the tranny pan.
Porsche service department mechanics aren’t really mechanics in my mind because they are either unwilling to do certain work, or aren’t allowed to. Same difference in my mind.
Porsche service department mechanics aren’t really mechanics in my mind because they are either unwilling to do certain work, or aren’t allowed to. Same difference in my mind.
#33
@Guzzgreg I would work with dealer but if there is no subsidy, I would take it elsewhere to have the valve body and the electrical bits replaced or have a used PDK installed. Not sure how it would work out financially to put it up for sale but that is worth investigating.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
#34
Three Wheelin'
sorry to hear this. you have every right to be very upset with porsche.
treating a transmission like an unrepairable black box is the real problem here. i agree with others that the mechanics of the transmission are probably fine.
take a look at this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
hopefully you find a shop to repair it and you share with us the process so others can follow if they have the same issue.
treating a transmission like an unrepairable black box is the real problem here. i agree with others that the mechanics of the transmission are probably fine.
take a look at this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
hopefully you find a shop to repair it and you share with us the process so others can follow if they have the same issue.
#35
Racer
Thread Starter
sorry to hear this. you have every right to be very upset with porsche.
treating a transmission like an unrepairable black box is the real problem here. i agree with others that the mechanics of the transmission are probably fine.
take a look at this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
hopefully you find a shop to repair it and you share with us the process so others can follow if they have the same issue.
treating a transmission like an unrepairable black box is the real problem here. i agree with others that the mechanics of the transmission are probably fine.
take a look at this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
hopefully you find a shop to repair it and you share with us the process so others can follow if they have the same issue.
#36
Racer
Thread Starter
#37
Racer
Thread Starter
I should hear something by Monday or Tuesday whatever happens I will post the results.
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GT3FZS (11-15-2020)
#38
Rennlist Member
take a look at this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
#39
Three Wheelin'
there is also this shop in LA that will do a rebuild:
https://www.westsidetransmission.com...e-transmission
https://www.westsidetransmission.com...e-transmission
#40
Nordschleife Master
Maybe give these guys a call and see what they say -- they are in CT but may be worth a conversation at the very least
https://sstauto.com/
https://sstauto.com/
#42
Rennlist Member
When you find out the status of your transmission, get the failure codes and give them to PV997 . He is also logging the codes and associated failures and could likely give you the failure mode/component and a repair prognosis. There are several modes of failure and a few theoretical field replaceable parts but getting the parts out of Porsche may be difficult. If the code is anything with the shift rod sensors, you're out of luck. Those are buried deep in the trans and will require a replacement.
Get the codes, give them to @PV997, then report back.
Get the codes, give them to @PV997, then report back.
#44
Porsche needs to step up and extend the warranty on their PDK to 10yr/100K miles. Lexus and even BMW did this on specific engine components when I owned them (not the tranny) when it became clear there were potential issues. Bottom line is it really wouldn't cost Porsche a ton of money to do so, especially in comparison to the improved goodwill it would create for current and future owners. (But I'm not holding my breath- look at the price of used 911s now)
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BlueShell (11-16-2020)
#45
Racer
Thread Starter
Porsche needs to step up and extend the warranty on their PDK to 10yr/100K miles. Lexus and even BMW did this on specific engine components when I owned them (not the tranny) when it became clear there were potential issues. Bottom line is it really wouldn't cost Porsche a ton of money to do so, especially in comparison to the improved goodwill it would create for current and future owners. (But I'm not holding my breath- look at the price of used 911s now)