Panamera The 4-dour coupe by Porsche

Bah, got a check engine light

Old Feb 20, 2020 | 10:35 AM
  #16  
Nikita4Ever's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 156
From: Sacramento
Rep Power: 0
Nikita4Ever is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by DogWood
nice article on the problem and possible solutions
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article...y-andrew-quinn

One not mentioned here but elsewhere is a grounding problem, seems there is/was an issue on the Panamera with a ground wire connection.
it has it's own TSB but I haven't had much luck getting much more detail on it
By the way, yourmechanic.com quoted me $130 for oil and filter change. I find it funny because the price is too low. Do they really know what's involved for the Panamera?
 
Old Feb 20, 2020 | 10:41 AM
  #17  
Mazurda's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 213
From: Central NJ
Rep Power: 0
Mazurda is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by ciaka
I had gas cap issue but had to replace it to fix.
I replaced just gasket and not full cap assembly and still getting EVAP large leak code, think changing cap would have better outcome?
 
Old Feb 20, 2020 | 10:56 AM
  #18  
Nikita4Ever's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 156
From: Sacramento
Rep Power: 0
Nikita4Ever is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by Mazurda
I replaced just gasket and not full cap assembly and still getting EVAP large leak code, think changing cap would have better outcome?
We really can't be sure but at least we can remove the gas cap as a variable.

By the way, I can't find a replacement gas cap for the PTT on amazon. Where can I get one other than the Dealers?
 
Old Feb 20, 2020 | 10:57 AM
  #19  
Mazurda's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 213
From: Central NJ
Rep Power: 0
Mazurda is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by nikita4ever
we really can't be sure but at least we can remove the gas cap as a variable.

By the way, i can't find a replacement gas cap for the ptt on amazon. Where can i get one other than the dealers?
europaparts.com

rmeuropean.com
 
Old Feb 20, 2020 | 02:28 PM
  #20  
Ray Brunelle's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 3
From: Florida
Rep Power: 0
Ray Brunelle is infamous around these parts
Gas cap at the dealer is cheap. $36.92 if he sells it full retail But I don't think it is a gas cap issue. If the code is P0069 That is a manifold pressure code. P0069 code could include a faulty manifold absolute pressure sensor, a faulty barometric pressure sensor, a fault in the circuitry of either sensor, a faulty Powertrain Control Module, or even a dirty air filter. A PIWIS II or newer will likely give you more information
 

Last edited by Ray Brunelle; Feb 20, 2020 at 02:40 PM. Reason: adding information
Old Feb 21, 2020 | 07:58 AM
  #21  
jzchen's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 829
From: Arcadia, CA. USA
Rep Power: 40
jzchen is infamous around these parts
What is/are the exact code/codes???
 
Old Feb 21, 2020 | 02:25 PM
  #22  
DogWood's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 935
From: Bend, Oregon
Rep Power: 47
DogWood is infamous around these partsDogWood is infamous around these parts
hoo, thread back from the dead

as an update from me, I was correct and my issue was solely related to the hot start on a hot day after running somewhat hard - after clearing the code it has never come back.

and yeah the yourmechanic.com quote is a joke
 
Old Feb 21, 2020 | 05:40 PM
  #23  
Nikita4Ever's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 156
From: Sacramento
Rep Power: 0
Nikita4Ever is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by DogWood
hoo, thread back from the dead

as an update from me, I was correct and my issue was solely related to the hot start on a hot day after running somewhat hard - after clearing the code it has never come back.

and yeah the yourmechanic.com quote is a joke
Same here. Mind you I just purchased this vehicle two weeks ago. When the CEL came on, I was like "ohh crapper! My wife will kill me". After researching for a few hours and remembering that I was confused at one point while closing the gas cap during the drive home, I kinda figured that the gas cap was the cause. (Damn this is a run-on sentence. Please excuse the bad grammar) Plus, the car ran fine so I took out the Durametric and cleared all the trouble codes. I went on a drive, and it never came back. It scared the crap out of me though.
 

Last edited by Nikita4Ever; Feb 21, 2020 at 05:42 PM.
Old Feb 21, 2020 | 08:45 PM
  #24  
DogWood's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 935
From: Bend, Oregon
Rep Power: 47
DogWood is infamous around these partsDogWood is infamous around these parts
yep, I had had my car for only a couple week when I got my CEL, same thing "oh crap", I did some research and came to the conclusion it wasn't going to kill my car if I cleared it and saw what happened
 
Old Feb 25, 2020 | 05:21 AM
  #25  
jzchen's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 829
From: Arcadia, CA. USA
Rep Power: 40
jzchen is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by DogWood
hoo, thread back from the dead

as an update from me, I was correct and my issue was solely related to the hot start on a hot day after running somewhat hard - after clearing the code it has never come back.

and yeah the yourmechanic.com quote is a joke
P0069 is not the P0068 that I was/am getting. Didn’t catch the off digit until now...

Thanks for sharing this update...
 
Old Jul 9, 2020 | 10:49 AM
  #26  
LowOnCash's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 4
From: North Georgia
Rep Power: 0
LowOnCash is infamous around these parts
Hello - All Would seem to me having a car this sophisticated one would think there would be a menu to show the code rather than bring it to a dealer especially when the code is for something simple.

Is there a way it will display the codes without the dongle?

Thanks
 
Old Jul 9, 2020 | 01:45 PM
  #27  
jzchen's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 829
From: Arcadia, CA. USA
Rep Power: 40
jzchen is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by LowOnCash
Hello - All Would seem to me having a car this sophisticated one would think there would be a menu to show the code rather than bring it to a dealer especially when the code is for something simple.

Is there a way it will display the codes without the dongle?

Thanks
Not that I know of. You need some sort of code reader, or a friend/neighbor with one.

If you have the engine icon error any decent reader will do. If no engine light need Porsche specific one.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong...
 

Last edited by jzchen; Jul 9, 2020 at 01:50 PM.
Old Jul 9, 2020 | 02:14 PM
  #28  
ciaka's Avatar
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,298
From: TX
Rep Power: 123
ciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant futureciaka has a brilliant future
The car does have a menu that shows explanation of errors, in the cluster. Main menu, you go to info and messages. It tells you in common language what issue may be (very generic).
To get the specifics, you would have to connect car to diagnostics package.
At dealer or indy shop, it will be the PIWIS2 or PIWIS3.
At home, you can use durametric, get knockoff PIWIS2 (north of 3k), or other diags package that reads/resets codes. Those except PIWIS2 are limited.
The car is sophisticated, and for that exact reason, designers at Porsche want someone with some knowledge looking at the car, to fix it right.
If you have check engine light, there is always a reason behind it. With old cars from 80s, you could drive your buick with CEL on for 100k miles.
With this expensive car, doing same may result in extra expensive bills. So it is always best to diag what the problem is, so you understand, and take measures to fix right.
Just my 2 pesos worth of info.




Originally Posted by LowOnCash
Hello - All Would seem to me having a car this sophisticated one would think there would be a menu to show the code rather than bring it to a dealer especially when the code is for something simple.

Is there a way it will display the codes without the dongle?

Thanks
 

Last edited by ciaka; Jul 10, 2020 at 01:36 PM.
Old Jul 9, 2020 | 05:00 PM
  #29  
jzchen's Avatar
Registered User
5 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 829
From: Arcadia, CA. USA
Rep Power: 40
jzchen is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by ciaka
The car does have a menu that shows explanation of errors, in the cluster. Main menu, you go to info and messages. It tells you in common language what issue may be (very generic).
To get the specifics, you would have to connect car to diagnostics package.
At dealer or indy shop, it will be the PIWIS2 or PIWIS3.
At home, you can use durametric, get knockoff PIWIS2 (north of 3k), or other diags package that reads/resets codes. Those except PIWIS2 are limited.
The car is sophisticated, and for that exact reason, designers at Porsche want someone with some knowledge looking at the car, to fix it right.
If you have check engine light, there is always a reason behind it. With old cars from 80s, you could drive your buick with CEL on for 100k miles.
With this expensive car, doing same may result in extra expensive bills. So it is always best to diag what the problem is, so you understand, and take measures to fix right.
Must my 2 pesos worth of info.
This is good info. Thank you. The only thing I want to add is that PIWIS clones can be bought for less nowadays. I got a multibrand (not Porsche specific clone) VCI with PIWIS 3 software and used laptop for $1429. I saw the set go as low as $1399. They sent the wrong plug for the wall outlet which I just harvested off another laptop, and it did not work right out of the box as the two downsides, but so far it led me directly to our problem and the car has been peaceful, albeit not being driven much...
 
Old Jul 10, 2020 | 04:28 PM
  #30  
shrike071's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 207
From: Atlanta
Rep Power: 25
shrike071 has much to be proud ofshrike071 has much to be proud ofshrike071 has much to be proud ofshrike071 has much to be proud ofshrike071 has much to be proud ofshrike071 has much to be proud ofshrike071 has much to be proud ofshrike071 has much to be proud of
The iCarsoft 2 box is like $150 and does almost everything a backyard mechanic needs to do. Even battery programming.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ophtho
Panamera
2
Feb 11, 2015 08:20 PM
steve.rinaldi
996 Turbo / GT2
24
Aug 29, 2014 08:32 AM
0zzy997
997 Turbo / GT2
4
Oct 6, 2013 12:57 PM
landcruiser
996 Turbo / GT2
18
Jul 10, 2011 07:49 AM
jamie furman
996 Turbo / GT2
16
Nov 26, 2007 07:32 PM


Thread Tools
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:08 AM.