Transfer box failed
. 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.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PF8MVM34
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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.
Macan S Diesel - Arrived Sept 2015 - Previous - 2014 Macan S Diesel
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.
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.
Macan Turbo
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....?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!
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2.3yrs and 25,000 oh !Paul wrote: ↑Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:05 pmso my 2 yr old, 20 000 miler would be a prime candidate....?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!
Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
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
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
http://www.porsche-code.com/PF8MVM34
Fingers crossed for a positive outcome on the goodwill (and nice to hear that ‘16 onward cars have modified ‘boxes!)
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
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Current 992 S Cab
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2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
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