Transfer Box - the symptoms to look out for

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JBA
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Hi all,
I realise that there is a parallel thread running on how many Macans have Transfer box issues.

However I thought a separate thread might be useful which focuses on the list of the “symptoms” that signal the end of the road for your Transfer box (good for future reference perhaps?).

So what is it that a typical Macan driver should be looking out for when it comes to a faulty Transfer box?
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2016 Petrol S.
Reversing with almost full lock caused vibration through rear wheels
Noticeably more ‘jerking’ on PDK gear change between 2nd and 3rd gear at low throttle
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My transfer box was due replacement last Friday, but advised that box on “back order”! Dealership has no idea of when they will get a delivery, so not impressed to say the least!
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When I reported mine, prior to replacement, I found that if pulling away (moderately) from a junction, with either right or left lock on, the rear felt as if the traction control was kicking in. This was regardless of the ambient conditions or road surface.
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B737NGWS wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:57 am 2016 Petrol S.
Reversing with almost full lock caused vibration through rear wheels......

....with the “off road” button activated....
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Paul wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:54 pm
B737NGWS wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:57 am 2016 Petrol S.
Reversing with almost full lock caused vibration through rear wheels......

....with the “off road” button activated....
No - in 'normal' drive. OPC service technician diagnosed transfer box failure within a few minutes of road test. Now runs silky smooth with new box.
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^^
Sorry, meant to say that the “approved” test is to reverse on lock in off road mode (to answer the OP)
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