Tiptronic Emergency Run Warning
12-21-2016, 09:14 PM
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transfer case gasket leak isn't as bad as yours unless it's been leaking for a while and the gaskets totally gone...which can happen i guess
the gasket is 100 bucks with a couple hours labor
the gasket is 100 bucks with a couple hours labor
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12-21-2016, 11:43 PM
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12-27-2016, 11:03 AM
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I did wipe the area down and start fresh - the issue was that the leak was originating from somewhere my vision couldn't get to.
I really liked the UV solution - I've not heard of that method before, fortunately it wasn't needed
After removing some brackets and moving coolant pipes etc, I've managed to track down the source of the leak as the original ATF return pipe that the Specialist had changed on my original issue - it appears the leak is coming from where the pipe goes onto the joint, possibly not tight enough or a bad seal. The pipe goes from the top of the transmission to the oil cooler and very tricky to get to.
I'll contact the garage that did the original work and I'm hoping they'll fix the leak free of charge. I'll also take it to my local specialist and get a quote as they thought the original pipe change should not have taken more than 3 hours labour, and I was charged 10.
Will keep the thread updated
I really liked the UV solution - I've not heard of that method before, fortunately it wasn't needed
After removing some brackets and moving coolant pipes etc, I've managed to track down the source of the leak as the original ATF return pipe that the Specialist had changed on my original issue - it appears the leak is coming from where the pipe goes onto the joint, possibly not tight enough or a bad seal. The pipe goes from the top of the transmission to the oil cooler and very tricky to get to.
I'll contact the garage that did the original work and I'm hoping they'll fix the leak free of charge. I'll also take it to my local specialist and get a quote as they thought the original pipe change should not have taken more than 3 hours labour, and I was charged 10.
Will keep the thread updated
Last edited by Jay.; 12-27-2016 at 11:22 AM.
04-16-2023, 03:45 PM
#21
Hi All,
I've had a look on the forum and seen some good topics regarding this warning, but I'm hoping to post a fresh topic to share my experiences and hopefully gain some insight to my problem.
Warning: Long post.
Short version: Car goes into Tiptronic Emergenc Run Warning when accelerating hard. Had the car 'fixed' by a Specialist but seems to have returned.
Background
The car has 70k miles, and has given me zero problems in my 12 months ownership.
Initial Symptoms
I put my foot down in 2nd and the car suddenly felt weird - it felt like the clutch slipped and the revs were all over the place.. I took my foot off the gas pedal and let the car slow down. I noticed that the "Tiptronic Emergency Run" warning was showing on my center console and the lights indicating "D" and "4"th gear were flashing.
I turned the car off, waited 30 seconds and turned it back on. No warnings, car drove normally and I started heading back home. I put my foot down once again and the symptoms occurred again - pulling away in 2nd and everything goes weird, before it heads into limp mode and I have to restart the car.
I carefully get the car home and notice there's quite a few oil drops on the road (it had started to rain, and this made the spots really easy to see). I parked the car up and got it picked up by a Porsche specialist that was nearby.
'The Fix'
The specialist found that an oil pipe had corroded which was causing a leak. He suggested that the Warning was likely because there was low ATF levels - which seems to be a common cause according to searches on here.
Anyway, 10 labour hours later and the pipe has been replaced, ATF filled up and leak fixed.
The Issue.. again.
I got the car fully serviced and took it away... 100 miles later and I'm pulling away from the lights where the symptoms kick in again. Restart, and it's fine - although driving it carefully I've noticed a few things: the car seems to struggle a bit when pulling away up hills, and a bit hesitant when changing gears. I've parked the car up as it's been raining heavily here and don't have somewhere to check anything out.
Finally!
Now, I appreciate this is a long old block of text, and importantly that it's missing fault codes.... but does anyone have any suggestions on what I could check in the meantime? I've got a fault reader coming, which should arrive on Tuesday. I'll also call the Specialist tomorrow to find out what fault codes I had before he cleared them. I'll also check that he's done the ATF replacement doing the proper technique as if he hasn't then that would cause the symptoms too.
Reading on this forum suggests it could be a TCU fault, which makes sense as it seems to fix itself when restarting the car. The valve body also seems to be a common theme, but I don't know what I can do to test that? Any other things I should be checking?
I have a Ramp at home, so I can do most of the spanner work, as long as it's not too complicated.
I've had a look on the forum and seen some good topics regarding this warning, but I'm hoping to post a fresh topic to share my experiences and hopefully gain some insight to my problem.
Warning: Long post.
Short version: Car goes into Tiptronic Emergenc Run Warning when accelerating hard. Had the car 'fixed' by a Specialist but seems to have returned.
Background
The car has 70k miles, and has given me zero problems in my 12 months ownership.
Initial Symptoms
I put my foot down in 2nd and the car suddenly felt weird - it felt like the clutch slipped and the revs were all over the place.. I took my foot off the gas pedal and let the car slow down. I noticed that the "Tiptronic Emergency Run" warning was showing on my center console and the lights indicating "D" and "4"th gear were flashing.
I turned the car off, waited 30 seconds and turned it back on. No warnings, car drove normally and I started heading back home. I put my foot down once again and the symptoms occurred again - pulling away in 2nd and everything goes weird, before it heads into limp mode and I have to restart the car.
I carefully get the car home and notice there's quite a few oil drops on the road (it had started to rain, and this made the spots really easy to see). I parked the car up and got it picked up by a Porsche specialist that was nearby.
'The Fix'
The specialist found that an oil pipe had corroded which was causing a leak. He suggested that the Warning was likely because there was low ATF levels - which seems to be a common cause according to searches on here.
Anyway, 10 labour hours later and the pipe has been replaced, ATF filled up and leak fixed.
The Issue.. again.
I got the car fully serviced and took it away... 100 miles later and I'm pulling away from the lights where the symptoms kick in again. Restart, and it's fine - although driving it carefully I've noticed a few things: the car seems to struggle a bit when pulling away up hills, and a bit hesitant when changing gears. I've parked the car up as it's been raining heavily here and don't have somewhere to check anything out.
Finally!
Now, I appreciate this is a long old block of text, and importantly that it's missing fault codes.... but does anyone have any suggestions on what I could check in the meantime? I've got a fault reader coming, which should arrive on Tuesday. I'll also call the Specialist tomorrow to find out what fault codes I had before he cleared them. I'll also check that he's done the ATF replacement doing the proper technique as if he hasn't then that would cause the symptoms too.
Reading on this forum suggests it could be a TCU fault, which makes sense as it seems to fix itself when restarting the car. The valve body also seems to be a common theme, but I don't know what I can do to test that? Any other things I should be checking?
I have a Ramp at home, so I can do most of the spanner work, as long as it's not too complicated.
Hey there , sir. I notice its been a while since this thread started. i wonder if you found the solution that you have been looking for this Tiptronic Emergency warning. . i have a christmas lights of fault codes. 7 of them.
the list includes ; Warning Battery voltage, ABS , PSM , and some Light errors . lol
04-17-2023, 05:14 PM
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I really need to read the dates better...
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