Cayenne with multiple problems!
07-13-2012 | 02:26 PM
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Cayenne with multiple problems!
Hi All,
Before i start - great forum, i've been a spectator for a while!
I have a 2003 Cayenne S ( pic attached )and have the following problems which gathered over the years, these are -
* Oil temp / level sender problem which results in engine too hot message displayed, i've had changed the level sender and the temp sender, interestingly the oil temp gauge on the dash is extremely erratic sometimes but generally just slowly rises into the red, sits there for a minute or two then returns to zero and stays there. While i'm thinking about the oil temp sensor didn't work at all for a while - until i had the coil packs changed around 3 months ago - is there wiring near there or something else which could have been disturbed?
* The car shifts into neutral on its own whilst in motion - This has happened 3 times in 3 years but twice last week. The transfer box is changing into neutral on it's own - i've noticed before it happens the red light on the 4wd system button thing on the centre consul flashes, then it just goes into neutral. I stop the car without switching the engine off and flip the off road selector thing backwards, this re-engages drive.
* The other problem i have is that the car shudders when i accelerate at low revs which i believe is common. It's just had 8 new coil packs but although better the shudder is still there.
The car is purely a 2nd car for us now but my family travel in it so i do want it sorted, unfortunately in live in a very secluded area of the UK and really need to travel to a specialist however this is something i will do in the next couple of weeks, my problem being i doubt if they can fix the problem in one day ( which is all i will have )
Any pointers / advice will be greatly appreciated!
Rob
Before i start - great forum, i've been a spectator for a while!
I have a 2003 Cayenne S ( pic attached )and have the following problems which gathered over the years, these are -
* Oil temp / level sender problem which results in engine too hot message displayed, i've had changed the level sender and the temp sender, interestingly the oil temp gauge on the dash is extremely erratic sometimes but generally just slowly rises into the red, sits there for a minute or two then returns to zero and stays there. While i'm thinking about the oil temp sensor didn't work at all for a while - until i had the coil packs changed around 3 months ago - is there wiring near there or something else which could have been disturbed?
* The car shifts into neutral on its own whilst in motion - This has happened 3 times in 3 years but twice last week. The transfer box is changing into neutral on it's own - i've noticed before it happens the red light on the 4wd system button thing on the centre consul flashes, then it just goes into neutral. I stop the car without switching the engine off and flip the off road selector thing backwards, this re-engages drive.
* The other problem i have is that the car shudders when i accelerate at low revs which i believe is common. It's just had 8 new coil packs but although better the shudder is still there.
The car is purely a 2nd car for us now but my family travel in it so i do want it sorted, unfortunately in live in a very secluded area of the UK and really need to travel to a specialist however this is something i will do in the next couple of weeks, my problem being i doubt if they can fix the problem in one day ( which is all i will have )
Any pointers / advice will be greatly appreciated!
Rob
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07-23-2012 | 09:44 PM
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Do you have any error messages in the cluster? Iwould start buy laying on your back under the dash lookin up and tightening any of the brown wires you see bolted to the dash support bar. Then I would check the ground under the passenger seat. While you are under the seat check both the control units there see if they have fluid leaking out of them when you un plug them. I would guess your t-case servo is failing....... Also The shudder may be normal for u they dont like big wheels, make sure the tires are the same brand and size all around and that they are in similar condition.
07-23-2012 | 10:17 PM
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Do you have any error messages in the cluster? Iwould start buy laying on your back under the dash lookin up and tightening any of the brown wires you see bolted to the dash support bar. Then I would check the ground under the passenger seat. While you are under the seat check both the control units there see if they have fluid leaking out of them when you un plug them. I would guess your t-case servo is failing....... Also The shudder may be normal for u they dont like big wheels, make sure the tires are the same brand and size all around and that they are in similar condition.