justabout

I’m not defending Porsche but it’s been my experience that automatic transmissions fail and it’s been friction elements, sensors or solenoids that malfunction. The standard procedure is to get a rebuilt transmission but the cost is not that horrible. My guess is the PDK is significantly more reliable than the other transmissions and as a consequence, it’s taking time for independents to become proficient with repairs, but they will get there. Meanwhile, I’ve got an 8 year old PDK and if it fails, it’s very likely I will not pay $20k to get it replaced because of all the electronic failures that are next. It’s a shame. It’s reality.

RennListUser01

I can't agree, justabout - there is nothing to indicate PDK from Porsche is more reliable than other transmissions.

But, the point of this issue relates to restrictive policies for PARTS! Think about it - Porsche apparently doesn't want you to repair your transmission - so, they restrict PARTS!

Extremely hard to justify - under ANY circumstance.

Every time I read of this sort of Porsche behavior, it makes me want to search for another go fast solution with great reliability - there are a LOT of them.

Jack F

It does seem very unusual that an Indy skilled technician can repair the transmission with appropriate parts, yet this is not allowed to be done by the dealership service center. Seems like they would want to ensure that it’s done to manufacturer spec. That’s not implying that Indy repair shops are not repairing to spec.

RennListUser01

Jack F,

If there is no manufacturer spec, except replacement with a new/factory rebuilt unit ... doesn't seem like the word "repair" works any longer.

I've read so much craziness on Porsche just sucking money out of their "followers" that I can't imagine why it is tolerated.

911Raider

So how common is this issue with 991.1 models? Is it seen across the board or more with cars that are tracked? Does it affect certain years more? This is a disturbing issue I was unaware of.

Riptide

like 1% or less. Happens yes, but given the amount of cars produced it’s not even remotely an issue. Have had numerous discussions with someone that I’ve been friends with a long time at PCNA and he wouldn’t have a reason to lie.

911Raider

Well that is good to hear. It’s still a chicken **** stance by Porsche, but I thank you for the answer. That helps

RennListUser01

Hmmm ... like 1% from what we know ... on cars with less than 50K miles that likely have more maintenance than almost any car?

Again, though, this isn't the point - the point is that Porsche will not provide common parts - apparently, at all?

Joec500

The good thing is that the commonly failing parts can be sourced AND/OR the secondary market engineering replacement parts like T-Designs : http://t-design9.com/porsche_PDK_dis...on_sensor.html

Seems it's mostly electronic components are what go bad like Solenoids and that distance gear position sensor, not mechanical hard parts.

As these cars age, either porsche/getrag or whomever makes the transmission will release rebuild kits or the aftermarket will offer solutions like the IMS for 996/997's etc. There are just way too many PDK cars built to just start throwing away all those cars. These cars are JUST starting to hit the 100k mile mark. I bet in 3-4 more years as the PDK failures happen more often due to time and mileage there will be more aftermarket solutions.

It's just rough for people with failures today. Especially if you don't live near the handful of indies that will even take on the PDK repair.

RennListUser01

Hopefully, but as long as folks get insurance and Porsche can provide replacements for $15-20K ... why would Porsche act reasonably?