PADM Disabled Dash Warning
11-28-2014, 12:10 PM
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PADM Disabled Dash Warning
I was out on a spirited drive this morning and the warning popped up on the screen. I know it has to do with the dynamic engine mounts but before I take it in for service has anyone has this warning?
My car is a 2015 C2S, 7MT, sports chrono, 2800 miles.
Thanks
My car is a 2015 C2S, 7MT, sports chrono, 2800 miles.
Thanks
11-30-2014, 10:35 AM
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Need more info. What does PADM stand for? How's the health of your battery? How many volts when engine running? How many volts with ignition on, and engine NOT running, and do the volts hold steady or drop off?
11-30-2014, 11:34 AM
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On a spirited drive, if you get too sideways or have excessive tire spin, you'll get a PSM (Porsche Stability Management, aka, please save me) warning too. Normal.
11-30-2014, 12:55 PM
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PADM stands for Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount. The option comes with the sports chrono package.
I tried a few on/off cycles of the ignition but the warning still comes up when the car is started.
I scheduled my first trip to the dealer to resolve this week.
I found a similar issue noted on the GT3 forum but no real info was given.
I tried a few on/off cycles of the ignition but the warning still comes up when the car is started.
I scheduled my first trip to the dealer to resolve this week.
I found a similar issue noted on the GT3 forum but no real info was given.
12-05-2014, 06:43 PM
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UPDATE:
Dealer says the driver's side engine mount failed. New mount on order for Monday fix.
At least I get to enjoy the Boxter loaner with the top down this weekend!
Dealer says the driver's side engine mount failed. New mount on order for Monday fix.
At least I get to enjoy the Boxter loaner with the top down this weekend!
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12-06-2014, 03:38 AM
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Hammer I will!
So far the Boxter seems well built, balanced, and handles neutral around the corners. I was unable so far to get it to slide.
On the other hand the motor sounds and feels like a Honda when you floor it - lots of noise but hardly any torque or feeling of acceleration. The HP and 0-60 numbers are similar to my 993 but the Boxter is not as fun to drive or hear, maybe partly due to the PDK in the Boxter and that my 993 has better low end torque. For me the PDK is a bore, too much like a sedan. A turbo Boxter with a MT might be the ticket!
So far the Boxter seems well built, balanced, and handles neutral around the corners. I was unable so far to get it to slide.
On the other hand the motor sounds and feels like a Honda when you floor it - lots of noise but hardly any torque or feeling of acceleration. The HP and 0-60 numbers are similar to my 993 but the Boxter is not as fun to drive or hear, maybe partly due to the PDK in the Boxter and that my 993 has better low end torque. For me the PDK is a bore, too much like a sedan. A turbo Boxter with a MT might be the ticket!
08-29-2018, 07:24 PM
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Thanks for the info Car25. Just got this message popping up on my 2015 C2S, PDK, Sport Chrono, 6600 miles. Interesting we have similar vehicles, other than the tranny. I'll have to run over to the dealer on this issue. I got mine with 112 miles on it as a CPO, so hopefully all covered under warranty.
09-07-2018, 03:24 PM
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At the dealer today, the left mount is defective and they will reorder. Absolutely refused to do both sides. Finally talked the Serv Mgr into discussing the issue with Porsche, but I doubt this will bear fruit. Part must be ordered from Germany, and is on backorder so cannot give me a date. Nice !!
Oh, and purchased the filter from them and did my own oil change. Requested a maint warning reset, and refused that as well. "Porsche will not allow us to do that". Nice !!
Oh, and purchased the filter from them and did my own oil change. Requested a maint warning reset, and refused that as well. "Porsche will not allow us to do that". Nice !!
09-07-2018, 04:33 PM
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At the dealer today, the left mount is defective and they will reorder. Absolutely refused to do both sides. Finally talked the Serv Mgr into discussing the issue with Porsche, but I doubt this will bear fruit. Part must be ordered from Germany, and is on backorder so cannot give me a date. Nice !!
Oh, and purchased the filter from them and did my own oil change. Requested a maint warning reset, and refused that as well. "Porsche will not allow us to do that". Nice !!
Oh, and purchased the filter from them and did my own oil change. Requested a maint warning reset, and refused that as well. "Porsche will not allow us to do that". Nice !!
09-10-2018, 12:50 AM
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09-10-2018, 07:20 AM
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I had one fail and they replaced it. Went to pick it up and the warning came on again driving away from the dealer. Turned back around and they said the other one went. Got it replaced under CPO. Easy $1500 each one if I had to pay for it. Hoping this isn't the Achilles heal. Changeover valves is the other thing that seems to go, but at $40 each, I'll take that for the lifetime of the car, but not the PADM. Funny thing is I had the warning originally on and off for several months and couldn't tell a difference in handling/performance. You must really have to be getting on it to feel a difference. Good luck.
09-10-2018, 12:32 PM
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Yes, I've seen stories where the second one frequently goes bad after they replace the first. So not only dealing with the delay waiting for them to get the part in from backorder in Germany, but I don't necessarily like the fact that I've got some yokel wrenching on the car for a second time either. This seems like a pretty straightforward job though, so hopefully they put everything back in place properly. (I'd love to do it myself, but don't want to buy the $1410/ea mounts)