Oh no!

Went to start the Turbo today and it took about 3 seconds to turn over. Immediately the check engine light turned on along with 'Reduced Engine Power'. I managed to drive it to the dealer a whopping .5mile away and it shifted at like 2500 rpm. Guys are saying it might be temp. housing...

So I go to work, and a guy who parks next to me shows me a huge *** puddle of radiator fluid where I parked!

Awaiting response from dealer as to the official cause...

 

Had the same issue on mine minus the puddle and it was the primary fuel pump. It's a publicized part swap.
Works perfectly now, starts faster.
Please let me know what the puddle is from..... That concerns me.

 

What ever ended up to be the problem with your engine fault?

 

Just picked her up today.

Minor problem: Power steering return line leaks oil o-ring
correction: reinstalled streering line and replaced o-ring. note: replaced o-ring to see if leak is fixed. If still leaks will need to order low pressure hose.

And the main problem:

Cause: High pressure pump shorted and will not produce enough pressure.
Correction: (ran diagnostics and all that). Ended up removing and reinstalling high pressure pump.

 

reinstalled the same pump? or the new numbered one that porsche recommends if 1st fails?

I had the new one installed....

 

Glad you got the PS problem fixed. If I'm not mistaken that can cause a pretty major fire.

 

Any recurrence since then? Mine acted up this weekend. Vehicle to be delivered to the dealer tomorrow.

 

Vehicle fixed today. It turned out to be a sensor problem in the fuel system. It was replaced. So far, the vehicle functions normally.

 

REduced engine power and check engine lights on again. Flat bed truck on way.

 

I feel for you
Good luck and keep us up to date

 

Please keep us updated. Also, have you thought of switching to another dealership for repair - you know, just to get a fresh pair of eyes on the issue?

 

wow...2 problems in such a short period of time.

 

Service dept stated that system has same fault as last time. There was a bulletin on this. Service had completed the necessary steps last time. It recurred so they sent data to Porsche tech support.

Service calls and said they were advised to try the vehicle after bypassing the sender/sensor just for diagnostic purposes. Sounds like a lemon (pre-owned car). Sounds like Benzazas had the same problem. Bad timing for this to occur. In the middle of a career move.

 

Technicians are having to disassemble connectors to sender and re-solder the wiring. This is according to instructions from Porsche. According to service manager, this seemed to have solved the problems in other cars. Incidentally, the Panamera loaner, a brand new V6 already had its first alert - check right side indicator. It arrived with 40 miles. It now has 100 miles.

 

Description on work done:

Repair solder joints in engine harness. Removed engine wiring harness after removal of intake and cowl along with DME. Repaired solder joints and reinstalled.