Just sharing my experiences.

 

I use a microfiber towel, no scratches experienced. Definately check clearance when you close the lid of course and make sure no towel covers the locking mechanism.

 

I think this is a seal issue on the decklid itself, rt side I believe.

 

Your on the money with your thinking. Guess thats why your Gmoney. lol

 

Hello I 'm a member from belgium and have a 996 x 50 with 20 000 miles from 03. I have had the same issue with my car after a car wash and I got a lot of noise, steering problem and a battery fault indicator on the dash. Went to the cpo and they have changed a belt and I 'm now almost 8 months after the change and didn't have the problem any more. They changed the belt under warranty.greetings

 

OK, I mentioned this to my dealer and he say no problem, it's normal. HOWEVER, this morning while my car was parked at the gym, a big rain storm passed by. When I got in my car to leave, lost my power steering again, followed by a squeek about 10 seconds later, then all was fine. This is very alarming! How do we notify Porsche AG about this? Should be taken care of.

 

If the car is sitting out in the rain, maybe you should let it ideal for a few minutes before you take off. This might let the belts dry off and grip better. Just a thought as it rains alot where your live.

 

Like others have mentioned, I cover my engine with a towel when washing and I have not had this problem. I would not forget the towel because part of my drying ritual is to open all doors and dry those areas so they don't spot. A tremendous amount of water enters the engine when washing. Mine never goes out in the rain so I don't know what suggest in that case. It does sound like a potential safety hazard that Porsche should fix right away. I imagine it is causing premature wear on the belt also.

 

Greta, I had mine in last week, I esp asked them to look at it,,,,,of course everything was ok. Leaving , after the kid washed it...same ****.
I'd get it on record that you made the complaint.
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Yep. Just had a big rain storm here today and left mine out in the rain. Got in it - no power steering and squeal. Lasted about 5 seconds - then back to normal.

 

I've never left my car in the rain, but have driven in the rain and of course have washed it several times. Have never had this problem. Just another data point.

 

I think its when you leave it standing with water dripping on it - first time it happened to me was today - but it was a very heavy storm though. rained this afternoon - but only a bit - and didnt happen again.