All Taycan deliveries being held at port due to needing new heaters

[whitex]

I really think that Porsche is releasing vehicles to warm areas still, and withholding any going to cold weather areas. Porsche needs to be more transparent with what they are actually doing, and I assume a recall will be issued for everyone currently driving around with the known faulty HV heater.

Do we know when Porsche switched production to new heaters? I picked my Taycan from a "warm place" in February, but live in less warm place. I do know that the Porsche spec windshield wiper fluid the dealer put in during PDI was total shit, froze as soon as temperatures dropped to 0C/32F. Apparently Porsche does not expect anyone who picks up their car in a warm climate to drive it anywhere cold.

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[Throb]

Is there an official announcement from the factory on this?

No.

 

[tutis]

There's a silver lining to all of this.... used prices for Taycans should shore up!

 

[whitex]

For those of us driving already-delivered cars ('23 GTS) is there going to be a recall, or do we just hope that our heater dies before the warranty runs out?

Given the parts shortages, I'm going to guess the latter. I have an already delivered '23 as well.

 

[whitex]

Well I'll join the chorus and take the badge of the increasingly (and unreasonably?) frantic woman. All of this chatter has me totally freaked out today, even as I try to quell it. I mean, I gotta pay for this car, and yeah, it's something I totally don't need. So I worked on a whole financial plan with my advisor, and today I was going to make the call to liquidate and close a conservative investment account to use as the majority of the down payment, harvest other gains and losses elsewhere, and secure the financing for the remainder. I've decided to completely halt all this. Some people can just write a check and plug in the car, but I have sooooo much preparation I've been trying to do. If I have to wait til Spring, that's fine...I just really need to know soon. But October?? Are you kidding me!?

If those investments drop in value by the time the car arrives (and therefore would be liquidating them later), does that change your plans? While you cannot lock your interest rate right now, you could lock down the cash for down payment. The cost is potential opportunity to make more money, but it eliminates the down side of not being able to afford the car if the investments drop. Just some food for thought, everyone of course needs to make their own investment decisions.

 

[WuffvonTrips]

Has it been confirmed that there are "new" heaters and they're not just replacing failed ones like-with-like? Mine was replaced last week and I'd assumed it was the same, just not faulty (for now....).

 

[whitex]

There's a silver lining to all of this.... used prices for Taycans should shore up!

You mean Taycans with unreliable heaters will become collector's items?

 

[RGBArgee]

There is change, MY24 is the facelift.

I don’t think it is! 992.2 being announced for MY 24 and Macan EV first. Yes there will be MY24 but don’t expect any major changes on Taycan.

 

[tutis]

You mean Taycans with unreliable heaters will become collector's items?

Haha, something like that!

There is another thread complaining about dropping Taycan used prices, arguably because of a glut of Taycans coming off lease etc. People unable to buy a new Taycan may decide on a used one, and those who buy a new Taycan every 12-18 months may decide to hold on to theirs for a few months longer, until new deliveries come in.

 

[RGBArgee]

Has it been confirmed that there are "new" heaters and they're not just replacing failed ones like-with-like? Mine was replaced last week and I'd assumed it was the same, just not faulty (for now....).

Apparently replacement heaters have cooling fans as the original overheated in really cold weather around December. Seems odd as they sell Taycan in cold climates don’t they? The boot latch issue (x2 for us) was due to water ingress apparently??? Glad I’m getting a replacement after so much aggro but actually my original on Bristol OPC Porsche www is probably fine now but have lost trust.

 

[GreenHornet]

Webasto is the subcontractor for the PTC heater that is failing.

It is this part they replace and refurbish:
https://autozparts.eu/product/heating-module-webasto-porsche-taycan-9j1963507e-az12635772206/

There is some internal component that fails and needs replacing. A fuse or a resistor I think I read somewhere.

The same part is in use for the Audi e-tron GT, but not as widespread there since they have not sold as many cars.

 

[Robbols]

My GTS ST is still 'scheduled for production' on the app. But then my OPC contacted me yesterday saying it's on its way over from Germany and would I like to collect it on 23 March! So I've no idea where I stand in terms of a genuine collection date, faulty heater, new heater etc...! Certainly seems I shouldn't pay for it just yet.

 

[Dabz]

Cancel you order and re-order a MY24

I've waited long enough, I don't have the energy or patience to rejoin at the back of the queue again

 

[Kev946]

I've waited long enough, I don't have the energy or patience to rejoin at the back of the queue again

I get that but wait times in France are 4-5 months.

 

[Dabz]

I get that but wait times in France are 4-5 months.

I've been waiting 9 months already, production was scheduled for April but I'm assuming that's now slipped. If I jumped out the queue and ordered again today I'd be looking at another 9-12 month wait at least apparently

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