Warning Messages

[IanF]

I have a 2018 Macan S with 28,000 miles only on the clock.
Over the last few days I’ve been getting the following five warnings displayed simultaneously, usually after around 30 minutes of driving.
Suspension system fault
ABS/PSM failure
AWD fault – only rear wheel drive
Parking brake fault
GRA/ACC fault – driving permitted
Has anyone any thoughts on whether there is something simple causing this, or do I need to book the car into a main dealer?
Many thanks

[GWL]

This thread any use? : viewtopic.php?t=13488

[Makanik]

Is the battery in good order?

[Col Lamb]

Don’t you just hate it when someone posts a problem on a new Thread seeking advice.

Then MISERABLY FAIL to return and close off the thread with the solution.

Not saying that will happen in this Thread but it has in the thread GWL shows with the link.

[pmg]

Don’t you just hate it when someone posts a problem on a new Thread seeking advice.

Then MISERABLY FAIL to return and close off the thread with the solution.

Not saying that will happen in this Thread but it has in the thread GWL shows with the link.

The first report is late June and some OPC's may not have slots free especially if owner wants a courtesy car. Hence the troubled car may not yet have been in for inspection

[Giz9]

I have a 2018 Macan S with 28,000 miles only on the clock.
Over the last few days I’ve been getting the following five warnings displayed simultaneously, usually after around 30 minutes of driving.
Suspension system fault
ABS/PSM failure
AWD fault – only rear wheel drive
Parking brake fault
GRA/ACC fault – driving permitted
Has anyone any thoughts on whether there is something simple causing this, or do I need to book the car into a main dealer?
Many thanks

I've had the same. One of your ABS sensors is faulty. All four will need changing. Not too expensive!

[IanF]

Thanks everyone. Sounds like it is probably an ABS sensor, but possibly the battery (the car had been sat not driven for five weeks). I’ll take it to my local independent Porsche specialist rather than the main dealer, as I’m sure that will be more cost-effective.

[MikeM]

Thanks everyone. Sounds like it is probably an ABS sensor, but possibly the battery (the car had been sat not driven for five weeks). I’ll take it to my local independent Porsche specialist rather than the main dealer, as I’m sure that will be more cost-effective.

Not used for five weeks and you have a five year old battery Just before you start booking it in either put it on charge or give it a good blast, I.e 30 mins motor/dual carriageway. If that doesn’t sort it, may still be battery but also likely ABS sensor. If you use the car infrequently or do a lot of short trips, think about investing in a battery conditioner as every year after five is a bonus for a useful battery life.

[Col Lamb]

Thanks everyone. Sounds like it is probably an ABS sensor, but possibly the battery (the car had been sat not driven for five weeks). I’ll take it to my local independent Porsche specialist rather than the main dealer, as I’m sure that will be more cost-effective.

Not used for five weeks and you have a five year old battery Just before you start booking it in either put it on charge or give it a good blast, I.e 30 mins motor/dual carriageway. If that doesn’t sort it, may still be battery but also likely ABS sensor. If you use the car infrequently or do a lot of short trips, think about investing in a battery conditioner as every year after five is a bonus for a useful battery life.

If your car is going to spend weeks unused a battery charger/conditioner is a very useful buy as Mike suggests

I have a Ctek unit and my battery is seven years old, the Conditioner circuit helps maintain performance.

I have always had these units connected to my Motorcycles where they could be laid up all Winter, and they never failed to start after three or four months laid up.

They do vary in rating as the model chosen needs to be a match for the battery capacity

[On-Track]

Thanks everyone. Sounds like it is probably an ABS sensor, but possibly the battery (the car had been sat not driven for five weeks). I’ll take it to my local independent Porsche specialist rather than the main dealer, as I’m sure that will be more cost-effective.

Not used for five weeks and you have a five year old battery Just before you start booking it in either put it on charge or give it a good blast, I.e 30 mins motor/dual carriageway. If that doesn’t sort it, may still be battery but also likely ABS sensor. If you use the car infrequently or do a lot of short trips, think about investing in a battery conditioner as every year after five is a bonus for a useful battery life.

30min spirited driving may well be enough to stop the fault lights appearing but if the battery is that low it will need at least an hours driving to fully recharge it. As Mike and others have said, if if you plan to leave the car for more than two weeks invest in a CTEK charger (other makes are available).