I hear clicking....
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Interesting.
Similar to the climate control dampers/flaps clicking heard from behind the dashboard (discussed previously). Some do it, some don't. Verified by dealer.
None are replaced however, since replacement requires removal of most of the dashboard (re: $$ in labor), so PCNA tells the dealers that it's "normal".
Since I am the 'unofficial dark cloud hanging over Cayenne ownership', I'm going to bet that rome's pump will not be replaced, unless it fails leading to an OBDII emissions error.
Similar to the climate control dampers/flaps clicking heard from behind the dashboard (discussed previously). Some do it, some don't. Verified by dealer.
None are replaced however, since replacement requires removal of most of the dashboard (re: $$ in labor), so PCNA tells the dealers that it's "normal".
Since I am the 'unofficial dark cloud hanging over Cayenne ownership', I'm going to bet that rome's pump will not be replaced, unless it fails leading to an OBDII emissions error.
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Originally Posted by Shamus
Funny how some dealers are. I told my dealer I thought something was wrong with my coling fans - when the second fan came on the car made a moaning sound. They replaced both fans without a question. As it happened to turn out, it was not the cooling fan, but the electric water pump for the ac/heat that was groaning. They will replace that mid-January.
Does anyone know what the checks/balances are for warranty work - is it like an HMO where they get credit for fewer warranty jobs - otherwise seems like there would be no incentive for them not to get paid for all sorts of warranty work.
Does anyone know what the checks/balances are for warranty work - is it like an HMO where they get credit for fewer warranty jobs - otherwise seems like there would be no incentive for them not to get paid for all sorts of warranty work.
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Interesting.
Similar to the climate control dampers/flaps clicking heard from behind the dashboard (discussed previously). Some do it, some don't. Verified by dealer.
None are replaced however, since replacement requires removal of most of the dashboard (re: $$ in labor), so PCNA tells the dealers that it's "normal".
Since I am the 'unofficial dark cloud hanging over Cayenne ownership', I'm going to bet that rome's pump will not be replaced, unless it fails leading to an OBDII emissions error.
Similar to the climate control dampers/flaps clicking heard from behind the dashboard (discussed previously). Some do it, some don't. Verified by dealer.
None are replaced however, since replacement requires removal of most of the dashboard (re: $$ in labor), so PCNA tells the dealers that it's "normal".
Since I am the 'unofficial dark cloud hanging over Cayenne ownership', I'm going to bet that rome's pump will not be replaced, unless it fails leading to an OBDII emissions error.
I can't help but wonder how much one of those pumps, plus labor, would cost...
ltc-- Do you have an opinion about the reliability of a "noisey" pump as compared to a pump which is "normal"?
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Sorry, I have no experience with this part.........
Perhaps Loren at renntech might be able to help. I'll check and see if there is a TSB for this part.
If it costs a dollar, then it's a dollar too much as far as PCNA is concerned.
Perhaps Loren at renntech might be able to help. I'll check and see if there is a TSB for this part.
If it costs a dollar, then it's a dollar too much as far as PCNA is concerned.
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Originally Posted by ltc
Sorry, I have no experience with this part.........
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ltc, thanks very much for your help.
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Originally Posted by ltc
A quick scan of the TSB's didn't show anything for the pump......yet
How do you look at the TSB's. Is there a website? I'd like to keep an eye out for it.
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Originally Posted by skl
If you're a contributing member of renntech.org you can access the TSB's. It's worth it...notice how many there are...
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Well...the cold weather is back and I hear "clicking" again...
See posts above for background.
I am wondering if anyone has had this fixed under warranty over the past few months. Last we checked, there was no TSB.
See posts above for background.
I am wondering if anyone has had this fixed under warranty over the past few months. Last we checked, there was no TSB.
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The dash creaking is the a/c servo motors, on the flap valves, hunting for position. The upper ones seem to be ok, dealer replaced my lowers ones twice under warranty. As has been said its a major job to get to them.
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The dash creaking is the a/c servo motors, on the flap valves, hunting for position. The upper ones seem to be ok, dealer replaced my lowers ones twice under warranty. As has been said its a major job to get to them.
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Push the dealer and tell them the noise is unacceptable and you want the pump replaced. I understand if the clicking lasts only 30 seconds but all the time while driving is not right.
I don't know how your regional service reps are who certify warranty work, but any small issues I had out here were always repaired without question.
Ask your service guy when warranty visitations happen so he can see what they say.
Madfox, speaking warranty extension................was the price your dealer gave you reasonable? I have not haggled with the dealers yet as I still have 1 year left but I will buy the extended warranty probably before Christmas.
Since the diffference from a CTT to CTTS is about $40k we decided to buy insurance, 06 Toyota 4Runner V8, I can drink my Kool-aid Virgin with this one.
If the trade would have happened to CTTS family pressure would have sent me to a special focus group.......
Push the dealer and tell them the noise is unacceptable and you want the pump replaced. I understand if the clicking lasts only 30 seconds but all the time while driving is not right.
I don't know how your regional service reps are who certify warranty work, but any small issues I had out here were always repaired without question.
Ask your service guy when warranty visitations happen so he can see what they say.
Madfox, speaking warranty extension................was the price your dealer gave you reasonable? I have not haggled with the dealers yet as I still have 1 year left but I will buy the extended warranty probably before Christmas.
Since the diffference from a CTT to CTTS is about $40k we decided to buy insurance, 06 Toyota 4Runner V8, I can drink my Kool-aid Virgin with this one.
If the trade would have happened to CTTS family pressure would have sent me to a special focus group.......
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Clicking is from the rear of the car, near the gas tank. Only lasts for about 15 seconds and in cold weather only. Last winter dealer told me it was a pump relating to operation of gas tank and that on some CS's it is louder than on others.
I didn't feel like picking a fight then, but I am wondering if anyone has succeeded in getting it replaced. I just bought another car from this dealer and I am thinking the time may be right to lean on them a little.
I didn't feel like picking a fight then, but I am wondering if anyone has succeeded in getting it replaced. I just bought another car from this dealer and I am thinking the time may be right to lean on them a little.