Hi All,
New to the forum having collected my car from an OPC on just before Xmas. Had meant to post in the introductions thread but this has come up first...
I purchased the car [2018 Macan 2.0] from Porsche Bolton on December 22nd 2018. It only had 2,700 miles on it as an ex. Porsche GB car, and I’ve since done another 450 miles.
In love with the car, and it’s been perfect up and down the country over Christmas, but upon getting back to London where I live I’ve realised that when stationary or at very low speeds there’s a very strong smell of petrol building up in the cabin. When I parked up and got out I could also smell it around the front of the car. Having had a quick look online I can see there was a recall on some 2017 built cars for this issue, but only seem to relate to S and Turbo petrol models...has anyone on here heard of a similar issue on a 2.0 car? And can anyone advise on how to proceed?
Understandably, I don’t really feel safe driving the car anymore until this is fixed, its only bearable with all the windows open.
Any help much appreciated,
Jon
Fuel smell in 2018 Macan 2.0 cabin
Last edited by Jonackers on Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:51 am, edited 2 times in total.
2018 Macan - Black w/ Blk Leather, RS wheels, PanRoof, Cmft Mem, Bose etc. - Current
2017 BMW M140i - Black, Shdw Edn, M-Perf Exhaust - Sold at 10,000 miles
2014 Cayman - PDK, Agate Grey w/ Blk Leather, Carrera Classics - Sold at 16,000 miles
2017 BMW M140i - Black, Shdw Edn, M-Perf Exhaust - Sold at 10,000 miles
2014 Cayman - PDK, Agate Grey w/ Blk Leather, Carrera Classics - Sold at 16,000 miles
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Sounds to me like a call to Porsche Assistance is required, particularly from a safety standpoint.
Nick
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991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
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Seriously - get Porsche Assist out ASAP
2021. Macan 2.0 Gentian. 12/21
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
Will call first thing then...hope it’s a quick fix!
When my 981 Cayman gave up on me just outside Marseille they had my car for 6 weeks!
I’ll update...
When my 981 Cayman gave up on me just outside Marseille they had my car for 6 weeks!
I’ll update...
2018 Macan - Black w/ Blk Leather, RS wheels, PanRoof, Cmft Mem, Bose etc. - Current
2017 BMW M140i - Black, Shdw Edn, M-Perf Exhaust - Sold at 10,000 miles
2014 Cayman - PDK, Agate Grey w/ Blk Leather, Carrera Classics - Sold at 16,000 miles
2017 BMW M140i - Black, Shdw Edn, M-Perf Exhaust - Sold at 10,000 miles
2014 Cayman - PDK, Agate Grey w/ Blk Leather, Carrera Classics - Sold at 16,000 miles
Had Porsche Assist (the AA) out, and the guy said that because the petrol smell didn’t go into the cabin when the bonet was open there wasn’t an issue...so it was only after I suggested we sit in the car for 5 minutes with the bonet closed and engine on that he accepted he was also getting light headed with the smell.
They wouldn’t pick it up for a few days so I’m driving it into Porsche West London tomorrow morning (with the windows down all the way).
Really not what I wanted a week after spending this much money on a car from an OPC again.
They wouldn’t pick it up for a few days so I’m driving it into Porsche West London tomorrow morning (with the windows down all the way).
Really not what I wanted a week after spending this much money on a car from an OPC again.
2018 Macan - Black w/ Blk Leather, RS wheels, PanRoof, Cmft Mem, Bose etc. - Current
2017 BMW M140i - Black, Shdw Edn, M-Perf Exhaust - Sold at 10,000 miles
2014 Cayman - PDK, Agate Grey w/ Blk Leather, Carrera Classics - Sold at 16,000 miles
2017 BMW M140i - Black, Shdw Edn, M-Perf Exhaust - Sold at 10,000 miles
2014 Cayman - PDK, Agate Grey w/ Blk Leather, Carrera Classics - Sold at 16,000 miles
Not a good response from Porsche Assist
Hopefully the dealership will find and fix promptly
Hopefully the dealership will find and fix promptly
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
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Oh dear
Black marks for Assist and also even more black marks for Bolton who must have failed very badly in not undertaking a proper inspection where a fuel problem should really have been found.
I so wish that you had been here before you bought your Macan.
I am pretty sure we all would have said avoid any car with a Porsche GB history.
Porsche have a experience centre at Silverstone for buyers and wannabe owners where their cars literally have their necks wrung and are pushed to their limits and beyond from a few miles to a couple of thousands.
A car with a Porsche GB history may well have been one of these very cars.
Black marks for Assist and also even more black marks for Bolton who must have failed very badly in not undertaking a proper inspection where a fuel problem should really have been found.
I so wish that you had been here before you bought your Macan.
I am pretty sure we all would have said avoid any car with a Porsche GB history.
Porsche have a experience centre at Silverstone for buyers and wannabe owners where their cars literally have their necks wrung and are pushed to their limits and beyond from a few miles to a couple of thousands.
A car with a Porsche GB history may well have been one of these very cars.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
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