Does your 992 make a clicking noise like this?
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Ok, so I called a local Porsche dealer who spoke to the boss at service who says that they've gotten other complaints about this sound (I described it over the phone). He said that it is due to the "Tank vent valve" but that it's nothing serious. They've spoken to Porsche HQ in Germany who so far does not have a fix for it.
I happen to be going to another Porsche dealer in person on Thursday just to get it looked at.
Either way, we seem to be getting so many competing theories as to what this is, but the consensus continues to be that it's nothing to be worried about, which is my top priority. The good news seems to be that this is a common sound being heard by a lot of 992 owners.
Hmmmmm......
I happen to be going to another Porsche dealer in person on Thursday just to get it looked at.
Either way, we seem to be getting so many competing theories as to what this is, but the consensus continues to be that it's nothing to be worried about, which is my top priority. The good news seems to be that this is a common sound being heard by a lot of 992 owners.
Hmmmmm......
Not shocked there aren't a couple different explanations for it, wouldn't be the first time to say the least 😂
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^ Don't mind my asking, but since I don't know you, by what authority are you so sure of yourself of this? (again--no intention of disrespect, but this being an anonymous forum and all).
Ultimately, if this is truly just a normal part of the engine sound then I'm going to try to train my ears to "unhear it" and start enjoying my drives again. Maybe it will start becoming kind of like a cool new Porsche 911 sound, kinda edgy in a way..... ??
Ultimately, if this is truly just a normal part of the engine sound then I'm going to try to train my ears to "unhear it" and start enjoying my drives again. Maybe it will start becoming kind of like a cool new Porsche 911 sound, kinda edgy in a way..... ??
More going on the thousands of delivered 992 cars over the past year and a half ish and not one service department with a documented case of engine failure or issue having to do with any of those potential parts that create this noise, at least as of yet that can be found...but feel free to worry daily, this is the internet after all 😂.
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More going on the thousands of delivered 992 cars over the past year and a half ish and not one service department with a documented case of engine failure or issue having to do with any of those potential parts that create this noise, at least as of yet that can be found...but feel free to worry daily, this is the internet after all 😂.
But you have to admit, cars that are 1/4 the price of ours aren't making sounds like this, so 992 owners have a right to inquire and make sure everything is okay. The sound of our engine is at least a part of the product when you are buying a sports car. Just my opinion
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^ I hear ya, I'm a doctor and I can't begin to tell you how much people's Google searches and their fears about every little thing have made my job much more.............challenging.
But you have to admit, cars that are 1/4 the price of ours aren't making sounds like this, so 992 owners have a right to inquire and make sure everything is okay. The sound of our engine is at least a part of the product when you are buying a sports car. Just my opinion
But you have to admit, cars that are 1/4 the price of ours aren't making sounds like this, so 992 owners have a right to inquire and make sure everything is okay. The sound of our engine is at least a part of the product when you are buying a sports car. Just my opinion
Totally get that! I asked the same when I took delivery of my 2020 last November and then drove 4 other cars on the lot to make sure it was the same. What Im more curious about is how no one at Porsche thought that was a sound that we WOULDN'T notice 😂😂😂.
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Wish they had a clip of the sound to compare ours too...
https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-...58-2015-a.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-...58-2015-a.html
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For those who’ve been following this conversation, just for my own satisfaction I took my own car to the dealer today. The service tech and the “foreman” both heard this crickety sound pretty much instantly, as it was amplified by being inside the garage.
Both said it sounded normal for this car.
Car is running great, no CELs. As long as it doesn’t get screechingly loud and all else is the same, I’m pretty satisfied with the situation.
While I will always hear the sound, all things considered, it’s already starting to bother me less. Just another part of the 911 “jangle” I guess.
Both said it sounded normal for this car.
Car is running great, no CELs. As long as it doesn’t get screechingly loud and all else is the same, I’m pretty satisfied with the situation.
While I will always hear the sound, all things considered, it’s already starting to bother me less. Just another part of the 911 “jangle” I guess.
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For those who’ve been following this conversation, just for my own satisfaction I took my own car to the dealer today. The service tech and the “foreman” both heard this crickety sound pretty much instantly, as it was amplified by being inside the garage.
Both said it sounded normal for this car.
Car is running great, no CELs. As long as it doesn’t get screechingly loud and all else is the same, I’m pretty satisfied with the situation.
While I will always hear the sound, all things considered, it’s already starting to bother me less. Just another part of the 911 “jangle” I guess.
Both said it sounded normal for this car.
Car is running great, no CELs. As long as it doesn’t get screechingly loud and all else is the same, I’m pretty satisfied with the situation.
While I will always hear the sound, all things considered, it’s already starting to bother me less. Just another part of the 911 “jangle” I guess.
That is pretty much what 3 dealers told me as well. But it doesn't explain why some of us have it and some of us don't. Id prefer not to hear it. My first 2020 992 didnt make any noises like this. Its PDK blew up. And the front end had a clunk. But NO CLICKETY CLICK.
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Check this out. Loud but sound familiar?
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Well, the problem with the dealer is that they are more focused on warranty service. That's why they keep saying "it's fine".
I'm cool with that, I guess at this point I'd be willing to pay to replace the part that is making this noise.
I'm trying to enjoy my car so I don't want to obsess over such a small matter (and it really is one--I'm pretty sure that day to day only WE are noticing this sound), but if it were only a matter of a couple hundred bucks I would be willing to take it to the shop to have whatever is causing this sound replaced with a quieter part.
If any of you ever find out what the root of this sound is and find a solution, please pass it along in this forum
I'm cool with that, I guess at this point I'd be willing to pay to replace the part that is making this noise.
I'm trying to enjoy my car so I don't want to obsess over such a small matter (and it really is one--I'm pretty sure that day to day only WE are noticing this sound), but if it were only a matter of a couple hundred bucks I would be willing to take it to the shop to have whatever is causing this sound replaced with a quieter part.
If any of you ever find out what the root of this sound is and find a solution, please pass it along in this forum
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I need to find some time to get this looked at again, in my mind it’s a fault and not shouldn’t be dismissed as ‘normal’.
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Yeah, it does change as you open and close the filler cap. I tried that last night, you can make it start and stop at will doing that, partly of course because the idle revs change too. But it’s also louder outside the car with the ‘engine cover’ open.
I need to find some time to get this looked at again, in my mind it’s a fault and not shouldn’t be dismissed as ‘normal’.
I need to find some time to get this looked at again, in my mind it’s a fault and not shouldn’t be dismissed as ‘normal’.
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Every Porsche I’ve ever had has some weird noises. I had a 996 Gt3 and when you blipped the throttle it sounded like a coffee can full of nuts and bolts. Never could figure it out. I had three buddies that had the same car and all of those made the same noise. Never really caused any issues just sounded like s**t. Carl
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The theory here is that this noise is coming from one of these valves, maybe as per that Mercedes example, but yet to be proven. This simple test is not conclusive that it is; further investigation is still needed.
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