"Four wheel drive system faulty" warning
04-13-2014, 11:00 PM
#1
Drifting
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"Four wheel drive system faulty" warning
Questions:
1) Will this warning mean the car is being driven by 2 wheels?
2) Is driving with this message gonna damage anything?
3) Is this the result of something "sticking" in the AWD transfer case?
4) The warning pops up intermittently. Should I try driving in Low Range to see if everything is ok?
1) Will this warning mean the car is being driven by 2 wheels?
2) Is driving with this message gonna damage anything?
3) Is this the result of something "sticking" in the AWD transfer case?
4) The warning pops up intermittently. Should I try driving in Low Range to see if everything is ok?
04-14-2014, 07:55 AM
#3
Intermediate
As above, your transfer case servo motor has died and needs replacing.
It's not the cheapest of parts new but is a simple DIY replacement.
I did mine a few weeks ago, no warning lights or error messages since.
It's not the cheapest of parts new but is a simple DIY replacement.
I did mine a few weeks ago, no warning lights or error messages since.
04-14-2014, 11:06 PM
#7
+1 on the battery. Also make sure you have a good ground from the Battery to in front of the seat.
#1, no. Still an AWD vehicle.
#2, dealt with mine intermittently coming on for 6 months. No biggie as far as I know.
#3, as others have said, could be the potentiometer gone bad, but check the battery first.
#4, it will not go into low range when the light comes on. Mine would come in and out fine if the light was not on but all that told me is it works sometimes.
Question, is your warning followed by a PSM Failure Workshop?
#1, no. Still an AWD vehicle.
#2, dealt with mine intermittently coming on for 6 months. No biggie as far as I know.
#3, as others have said, could be the potentiometer gone bad, but check the battery first.
#4, it will not go into low range when the light comes on. Mine would come in and out fine if the light was not on but all that told me is it works sometimes.
Question, is your warning followed by a PSM Failure Workshop?
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04-15-2014, 02:01 AM
#8
Intermediate
Best price I found for one new was at Jim Ellis Porsche, $713
The part code is 95562460101
I actually bought a used one from e-bay, it cost me a fraction of the new price and it's such an easy change that I figured it was worth the risk.
DIY install would take about 10 minutes if you have a ramp, took me 30 minutes but that was lying on my back under the car and generally taking my time. The toughest bit is splitting the electrical connectors, they are Tight lol
Beyond that it's a 1* difficulty job.
The part code is 95562460101
I actually bought a used one from e-bay, it cost me a fraction of the new price and it's such an easy change that I figured it was worth the risk.
DIY install would take about 10 minutes if you have a ramp, took me 30 minutes but that was lying on my back under the car and generally taking my time. The toughest bit is splitting the electrical connectors, they are Tight lol
Beyond that it's a 1* difficulty job.
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02-20-2015, 08:08 PM
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+1 on the battery. Also make sure you have a good ground from the Battery to in front of the seat.
#1, no. Still an AWD vehicle.
#2, dealt with mine intermittently coming on for 6 months. No biggie as far as I know.
#3, as others have said, could be the potentiometer gone bad, but check the battery first.
#4, it will not go into low range when the light comes on. Mine would come in and out fine if the light was not on but all that told me is it works sometimes.
Question, is your warning followed by a PSM Failure Workshop?
#1, no. Still an AWD vehicle.
#2, dealt with mine intermittently coming on for 6 months. No biggie as far as I know.
#3, as others have said, could be the potentiometer gone bad, but check the battery first.
#4, it will not go into low range when the light comes on. Mine would come in and out fine if the light was not on but all that told me is it works sometimes.
Question, is your warning followed by a PSM Failure Workshop?
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02-20-2015, 09:44 PM
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02-20-2015, 10:18 PM
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02-22-2015, 01:24 AM
#14
Drifting
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The immediate way to "unstick" the stepper motor, is to go fast into reverse anf quickly shift into neutral.....not drive! Stop car, shift into Park and shut off vehicle. Restart and you'll see the 4WD faulty warning disappear. Otherwise, you need a new battery.
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