My mechanic just told me they have a CGT in because of a recall. He wasn't sure about the reason, but it has to do with some electrical part on the front. Anybody knows about that? If not, I could try to get more details...

Greetings,
--Pierre

 

Please do.

I've heard nothing about it.

 

As of 6/20/05 no recalls or service actions out for the GT.

 

'My' chief-mechanic just told me there are actually 4 recalls. Here's the summary:

- change some fuel pipe
- install different cables for the door closing mecanism
- change some electrical connection of the front lights
- add some ventilation to the front lights (many CGT owners reported humidity in the lights)

So nothing really safety-related.

My dealer currently has a CGT in for these fixes. The car is a european version MY '04 (built in June '04 I think).

Greetings,
--Pierre

 

Pierre,

My dealer is pretty good about keeping abreast of things like this. I speculate that the reason I've heard nothing is that my build date (January '05) already included these fixes.

Maybe?

 

Mike, you're correct: MY '05 cars might already have these fixes. Asking your dealer about the specific points I mentionned wouldn't hurt though.
Enjoy it!
Greetings
--Pierre

 

Does anyone know the contents of the clutch TSB for MY04? Apparently there is also short shift kit TSB for MY05?

 

I just received a recall notice on my '04 (my first) to:
1) modify ventilation of the headlights to prevent fogging and
2) install new cables for easier inside opening of the doors.

 

The dealer will also give you a complimentary detail in addition to the service as dictated by Porsche.

 

Just what every CGT needs... the dealership gofor scrubbing it down with dirty water and deck brush.

 

no recall on the 05 yet.

 

Ok these are service actions.... which are not recalls. These are voluntary measures taken by Porsche to improve the vehicle. So they take it upon themselves to alert you to the issue instead of you figuring it out yourself and having to bring it in. Recalls are federally mandated and are required by the government and they usually deal with safety items. Service actions are totally different. With that out of the way, heres the brake down.

W504. This is installing a new piece of tubing over a fuel line to prevent the corrosion protection coating from being damaged.
w534. Possibility of a loose connection between wiring harness and headlight which could cause the lights to flicker.
w536. Installing new headlight ventilation to prevent moisture from forming in the headlights.
w537. Possibility of high effort required to work inner door release. Cable is adjusted and lubed.