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Old 03-24-2015, 04:19 PM
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MY 2013 7200 kms on the clock.

Pulled it out the garage and parked outside. 5 minutes later the car does not start. The motor was turning but no firing up after 6 attempts. No warnings on dash. Called the Porsche on call technician. When he arrived an hour later the car suddenly fired up. Murphy's law. Drove to the dealership who ran diagnostics and were baffled. I'm totally non technical and clueless. What could have gone wrong? I'm worried I may be stranded somewhere if it happens again.
Old 03-24-2015, 04:38 PM
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Flooded? Bad gas?? I have no clue.

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A number of users have had this happen.
Usually it started up again after about 30 minutes with no error codes logged what so ever.
I believe some had a spacer installed to adjust the CPS while others had it (CPS) replaced.
Porsche definitely knows about this problem.
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this happened to me exactly at about 11k. never happened again now at 27k.
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From an owners invoice...

'Needed spacer on crankshaft per bulletin WM 2873NO' , and the work was to install a Spacing Washer (part 991-606-912-00) and involved pulling the rear cover, rear support plate, and crankshaft position sensor.
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In two years of ownership this has happened to me on three different occasions. Haven't taken it in, but am amazed Porsche hasn't issued a recall.
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7MT or PDK? I had this happen a few times on my '13 C2S 7MT. Engine turns over a few times but never fires up. Always started up after letting it sit for a bit. Brought it in to the dealer. They kept it for two days and ran a bunch of diagnostic checks, but it didn't throw off any codes. Tech speculated it was a clutch sensor. I was always nervous in the back of my mind whenever I started up the car that it shouldn't flake out on me again. Good luck getting the issue resolved!
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Originally Posted by pfan
but am amazed Porsche hasn't issued a recall.


Not gonna happen.. Deny, deny, ignore, ignore, and hope it goes away.
That approach has served them well thus far.
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Originally Posted by duxsi
From an owners invoice... 'Needed spacer on crankshaft per bulletin WM 2873NO' , and the work was to install a Spacing Washer (part 991-606-912-00) and involved pulling the rear cover, rear support plate, and crankshaft position sensor.
This has been discussed in another forum.
Some people had the entire sensor replaced.

Is this "bulletin" applicable anywhere worldwide as I'm based in South Africa. Should I specifically mention it to the service advisor?

This is definitely a recall type issue.
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Originally Posted by duxsi


Not gonna happen.. Deny, deny, ignore, ignore, and hope it goes away.
That approach has served them well thus far.
I will admit, they are masters at this game.
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Originally Posted by eg991
7MT or PDK? I had this happen a few times on my '13 C2S 7MT. Engine turns over a few times but never fires up. Always started up after letting it sit for a bit. Brought it in to the dealer. They kept it for two days and ran a bunch of diagnostic checks, but it didn't throw off any codes. Tech speculated it was a clutch sensor. I was always nervous in the back of my mind whenever I started up the car that it shouldn't flake out on me again. Good luck getting the issue resolved!
Mines a PDK
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Tron where in South Africa are u?
If in jhb or Pta speak to Brandon - he is the head mechanic in the paulshof branch and is very helpful
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Originally Posted by Archilleselbow
Tron where in South Africa are u? If in jhb or Pta speak to Brandon - he is the head mechanic in the paulshof branch and is very helpful
In Durbs. Does he have experience with this particular issue?
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Call him and ask him
Who do you deal with in durban?
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Originally Posted by Archilleselbow
Call him and ask him Who do you deal with in durban?
No one. Never needed to deal with anyone as there have been no issues.


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