Transfer box failed

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GeoffH
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Post by GeoffH »

. Yesterday I noticed a large thumping noise when pulling away from standstill (at low revs / low speed.) Looking through all the posts on the forum I fear that either my transfer box had gone or I need new half shafts. My first problem with the car - 2015 Petrol S with only 20, 000 miles on the clock.
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Post by RAA »

Hope it will be covered by warranty (?)
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Post by Black_Macan »

Just thought I would add my 2p's. My Macan had a bit of a thump now and then. Over the last few months it got worse. Reversing or turning tight corners it would lurch. Sent it into the dealer where it had a new transfer box. Took 4 weeks to get the part and fitting. Car back now, driving much smoother. Its a 2015 car and only done 9k.
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Post by V10 »

Had mine replaced last week, car had developed a slight hesitation/jolt, almost misfire like when pulling away when up to operating temperature.

Took the tech out for a quick drive and he knew straight away it was the transfer box, only took a week to get it sorted.

Car is a 2016 Turbo with 8500 miles.
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Post by JBA »

Does the known risk of Transfer box failure apply to early model Macans eg 2014-16 or all pre-facelift Macans (2017-2018)?
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From my 'non-scientific' observations both here and on the US Forum, most transfer box failures seem to occur at about the 2 year point from new, plus or minus about 6 months and irrespective of mileage. This would exclude the 2017 'facelift' models for another few months, but I stand by to be proved wrong!
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Guy wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:24 pm From my 'non-scientific' observations both here and on the US Forum, most transfer box failures seem to occur at about the 2 year point from new, plus or minus about 6 months and irrespective of mileage. This would exclude the 2017 'facelift' models for another few months, but I stand by to be proved wrong!
☹️ so my 2 yr old, 20 000 miler would be a prime candidate....?😳
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Post by MikeM »

Paul wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:05 pm
Guy wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:24 pm From my 'non-scientific' observations both here and on the US Forum, most transfer box failures seem to occur at about the 2 year point from new, plus or minus about 6 months and irrespective of mileage. This would exclude the 2017 'facelift' models for another few months, but I stand by to be proved wrong!
☹️ so my 2 yr old, 20 000 miler would be a prime candidate....?😳
2.3yrs and 25,000 oh 💩!
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Post by GeoffH »

OPC Technician quickly confirmed that the Transfer Box was failing (he only drove it 20 yards!)!
As it's out of warranty OPC are submitting a 'goodwill' request to Porsche so fingers crossed.
Technician confirmed that:
- have had a number of failures on 2014 and 2015 cars and as a result newer models have a modified transfer box
- still safe to drive as whilst it will get worse it will not breakdown
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Post by Paul »

👍
Fingers crossed for a positive outcome on the goodwill (and nice to hear that ‘16 onward cars have modified ‘boxes!)
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