Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:16 am
If mine fails out of warranty they will find themselves in a small claims court if no change FOC is forthcoming.
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Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:14 pm
The question is whether any of the replaced transfer boxes have failed?
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:21 pm
I reckon that they fail at about the 2 year point, irrespective of mileage. Given that the Macan was first introduced in (mid?) 2014, if there are double failures then we should start to see them soon.
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:58 pm
I have managed to get my transfer box replaced after the front CV joint was replaced and did not solve the problem.
My car was 2 1/2 years old and 18k miles when problem started/became noticeable.
I have had the same discussion re warranty regarding CV joints and transfer box, response was no guarantee on warranty repairs just rely on goodwill!
I guess we just have to swallow the cost of extended warranty until we replace the car with a different brand, but which one?
I have no faith in waiting for the new hybrid.
My car was 2 1/2 years old and 18k miles when problem started/became noticeable.
I have had the same discussion re warranty regarding CV joints and transfer box, response was no guarantee on warranty repairs just rely on goodwill!
I guess we just have to swallow the cost of extended warranty until we replace the car with a different brand, but which one?
I have no faith in waiting for the new hybrid.
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:19 pm
I am at the 2 year / 18K miles point...............no probs .....yet 
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:17 am
My transfer box has just gone...…………………………….. 
On the bright side - I put my car into Porsche Bolton for an MOT and asked them to check everything out, especially the rough running I was getting pulling away and turning hard in car parks - They called me the same day to confirm the transfer box had gone, and told me if I'd let them keep the car for 48hrs they would have it fixed - job done, and under warranty at 2.9 years old and 40k miles, which is why it went to Porsche for it's MOT and a health check before the warranty runs out in 3 weeks time
Apparently this was caused by a rubber seal perishing and letting in water - and we all know what happens when you mix water and gear box components
I'm not going to extend the warranty though. I've had mine fitted with a tuning box from new and had the wheels and brakes powder coated in black and red, so if either had an issue I don't want to be paying for something I would have issues claiming for.
James
On the bright side - I put my car into Porsche Bolton for an MOT and asked them to check everything out, especially the rough running I was getting pulling away and turning hard in car parks - They called me the same day to confirm the transfer box had gone, and told me if I'd let them keep the car for 48hrs they would have it fixed - job done, and under warranty at 2.9 years old and 40k miles, which is why it went to Porsche for it's MOT and a health check before the warranty runs out in 3 weeks time
Apparently this was caused by a rubber seal perishing and letting in water - and we all know what happens when you mix water and gear box components
I'm not going to extend the warranty though. I've had mine fitted with a tuning box from new and had the wheels and brakes powder coated in black and red, so if either had an issue I don't want to be paying for something I would have issues claiming for.
James
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:14 am
Any issues (from the dealer) with the tuning box as far as the warranty work for the transfer box goes? Or did you remove the tuning box before taking it in for the inspection?jesim1 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:17 am My transfer box has just gone...……………………………..
On the bright side - I put my car into Porsche Bolton for an MOT and asked them to check everything out, especially the rough running I was getting pulling away and turning hard in car parks - They called me the same day to confirm the transfer box had gone, and told me if I'd let them keep the car for 48hrs they would have it fixed - job done, and under warranty at 2.9 years old and 40k miles, which is why it went to Porsche for it's MOT and a health check before the warranty runs out in 3 weeks time
Apparently this was caused by a rubber seal perishing and letting in water - and we all know what happens when you mix water and gear box components
I'm not going to extend the warranty though. I've had mine fitted with a tuning box from new and had the wheels and brakes powder coated in black and red, so if either had an issue I don't want to be paying for something I would have issues claiming for.
James
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:31 pm
Just heard back from Porsche - they will provide a new transfer box and any parts for free but I have to contribute £500 towards labour costs (approx. three hours.) Better than nothing I suppose.
(My 2015 Macan is just out of warranty - 20,000 miles)
(My 2015 Macan is just out of warranty - 20,000 miles)
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:35 pm
Was that Porsche as in your dealership or Porsche as in customer services? If it was just the dealership it might be worth a call to Reading....3 yrs and 20000 miles is a bit disappointing to say the least on a major ish unit and a known problem.....
Re: Transfer box failed
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:38 pm
Except that another £300 would have given you a whole year's warranty (total £800). Perhaps worth asking if you can buy a belated one year's warranty instead of contributing towards labour?