PDK
06-09-2023, 08:41 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
As was asked above, what are the PDK failure codes? Knowing this is the first step in understanding the magnitude of the problem.
The PDK can absolutely be repaired as many of us in the 997 forum worked to unravel what Porsche refused to tell us. Virtually every aspect can now be repaired/replaced including the valve body, distance sensor, speed sensor, pressure sensors, and bearings. In addition, the clutches can now be opened and serviced with new friction discs from Raybestos.
Go read my sticky post in the 997 forum (Guide to repairing a PDK) and afterwards you will know more about PDK repair than certainly anyone at a dealership. Even if you don't fix it yourself you'll be an informed customer. I know of dozens of PDKs that have been repaired by DIY'ers and shops for a fraction of the replacement cost.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
In addition @jjrichar has posted numerous PDK videos on his youtube channel where he dissects the PDK internals, it's an amazing resource.
https://www.youtube.com/@jeffrichardson7677/videos
The days of any PDK failure requiring a replacement transmission are long gone (no thanks to Porsche I might add), as are the days of people being consoled as if they lost a loved one. Yeah it's PITA, but it's manageable now, particularly if one is willing to spend the time to get educated.
The shop you mentioned in Scottsdale is Beck's European and the owner has been very proactive in the comments on the PDK repair thread, and the shop has a very good reputation in regards to the PDK. Beware of shops claiming to do PDK repairs unless they can demonstrate they know what they are talking about (which is why you need to be informed). Multiple stories of people paying for on-the-job-training of incompetent shops who claimed they could do the repair but turned out they didn't know what they were doing.
The PDK can absolutely be repaired as many of us in the 997 forum worked to unravel what Porsche refused to tell us. Virtually every aspect can now be repaired/replaced including the valve body, distance sensor, speed sensor, pressure sensors, and bearings. In addition, the clutches can now be opened and serviced with new friction discs from Raybestos.
Go read my sticky post in the 997 forum (Guide to repairing a PDK) and afterwards you will know more about PDK repair than certainly anyone at a dealership. Even if you don't fix it yourself you'll be an informed customer. I know of dozens of PDKs that have been repaired by DIY'ers and shops for a fraction of the replacement cost.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nsmission.html
In addition @jjrichar has posted numerous PDK videos on his youtube channel where he dissects the PDK internals, it's an amazing resource.
https://www.youtube.com/@jeffrichardson7677/videos
The days of any PDK failure requiring a replacement transmission are long gone (no thanks to Porsche I might add), as are the days of people being consoled as if they lost a loved one. Yeah it's PITA, but it's manageable now, particularly if one is willing to spend the time to get educated.
The shop you mentioned in Scottsdale is Beck's European and the owner has been very proactive in the comments on the PDK repair thread, and the shop has a very good reputation in regards to the PDK. Beware of shops claiming to do PDK repairs unless they can demonstrate they know what they are talking about (which is why you need to be informed). Multiple stories of people paying for on-the-job-training of incompetent shops who claimed they could do the repair but turned out they didn't know what they were doing.
Last edited by PV997; 06-09-2023 at 08:46 PM.
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06-11-2023, 03:41 PM
#17
Have an INDY shop pull the PDK for you and ship it out to BECKS in Scottsdale. Or source one from a Porsche wrecking yard like Ladismantler.com
Last edited by GermanCarFan1; 06-11-2023 at 03:42 PM.
06-12-2023, 08:40 AM
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