GT4 G81 Transmission Failure
#406
Instructor
Here's mine on video... no warning, no grind, no mis-shift... it just went. The whole car shuddered.
I've been reading this thread for months and immediately knew what happened.
Headed to dealer tomorrow.
http://youtu.be/OWOsq-ZlgAw
I've been reading this thread for months and immediately knew what happened.
Headed to dealer tomorrow.
http://youtu.be/OWOsq-ZlgAw
Keep us updated and wish you a speedy "car" recovery!
#407
Originally Posted by moveswiftly
11 weeks since I turned my car in..... still waiting.
Hope you get your car in time to hit your track schedule.
#408
Originally Posted by bretster
Jeez...I have a May 2016 build and have a feeling of inevitability about this happening.
#409
#410
GT3 player par excellence
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Here's mine on video... no warning, no grind, no mis-shift... it just went. The whole car shuddered.
I've been reading this thread for months and immediately knew what happened.
Headed to dealer tomorrow.
http://youtu.be/OWOsq-ZlgAw
I've been reading this thread for months and immediately knew what happened.
Headed to dealer tomorrow.
http://youtu.be/OWOsq-ZlgAw
sorry to hear that.
hope wait is not long
#411
Well- Rennlist might not believe this but all Porsche owners are not all on Rennlist. !! There are many more transmission failures than we know. There are 3 right now at one dealership here !! 3.. They are out of transmissions and may be repairing returned ones I fear until a fix. My friend and I are expecting his to fail again next season. Maybe at same event !!
#412
Rennlist Member
I'd hate to have this happen in the Smokies this spring. By now one would assume PAG knows the reason.
#414
Race Car
i believe its June 16 (same as mine ,great). I still think the data base should be sent to who ever is in charge of warranty @ Porsche in Atlanta or the president of Porsche USA. Ask if they have a cause and perhaps a production number of cars affected and a solution.
i went through this with BMW and the E46 M3 with rod bearings. At first they blamed owners but after pressure from the forum they did a recall and gave owners a 100,000 mile engine warranty. carl
i went through this with BMW and the E46 M3 with rod bearings. At first they blamed owners but after pressure from the forum they did a recall and gave owners a 100,000 mile engine warranty. carl
#415
Rennlist Member
Porsche replaced engines in the 14s because they were a fire danger. The GT3 motors are failing again now (no fire) and Porsche is replacing them when they fail, nothing pro-active. Don't hold your breath for a recall of any kind.
#416
Rennlist Member
Actually PAG is having the heads removed for evaluation. There's a good chance a new set of heads is all the owner will get with worn finger followers.
#417
Recalls are typically (but not always) for issues which can pose safety risks (GT3's catching on fire). So far it does not seem like there are any direct safety risks from loss of 3rd gear....the car is still operational and can be controlled safely.
If people really want to argue, I am sure we could think of some scenarios, but I am speaking generally here.
If people really want to argue, I am sure we could think of some scenarios, but I am speaking generally here.
#418
#419
Rennlist Member
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#420
I received a call from PCNA asking about ownership and if I had any concerns. I mentioned this transmission failure and the person didn't seem to react. Their response was you have 4-year / 50,000 mile warranty and if you suspect any issues please bring the car into a certified dealer/service. To me it seems like they will handle the issue as it happens, rather than go for a massive recall. They also mentioned you get towing as part of your roadside coverage. My thoughts are just drive it and when it goes, bring it to Porsche and they will fix it. It's better to have them fix it than you pay later. At least, that's how I interpreted the conversation.