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300,000km Taycan A few months ago I posted here about how, on our rebuilt Taycan batteries, we replaced the factory Polytec Liquid TIM... -
r553 replied to the thread Brake pads change on service - Red steel?.I'm doing pad change myself for ~$600.
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r553 replied to the thread Used Taycan Turbo S, buying advice and questions to ask.Get in writing that the dents in the undertray will not be an issue for an HV battery warranty claim in the future. In the US we have an...
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r553 reacted to SoccerMan94043's post in the thread Normal wear for something I mostly drive in eco mode? 20K miles and cords on the shoulder with
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r553 replied to the thread What will happen to J1.1 Taycans in the near future if the motor blows?.My rear motor failed last year, 41K miles. The warranty company paid out $24K parts and labor.
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r553 reacted to Braveheart's post in the thread Left Rear light only on and 0.5 battery voltage drop over 4 hours. Guess why rear light was on? with Like.
Indicator stalk left down activating the parking light ?
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r553 replied to the thread Wheel Alignment main dealer.Yes they did a "sunshine" repair.
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r553 replied to the thread Taycan Steering Issue – Feels Like No Power Steering.Are you able to scan the car from the OBD port to see if any steering associated errors are present? I've seen these three sporadic...
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The ZunSport meshes protect the radiators, not the fans. The debris that gets into the fan comes from the wheel well side. Updated fans...
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Do a search for "Zun Sport".
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r553 replied to the thread Wheel Alignment main dealer.Be aware when getting an alignment at an independent shop they will need a special tool to adjust the rear toe. It is VW tool T90009. I...
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r553 replied to the thread Steering wheel position oddities — camber, alignment, or RAS? (4S CT, MY25).Have you had a 4 wheel alignment? If you have it done at an independent garage you will likely need the special tool to adjust the rear...
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r553 replied to the thread Damage to radiator - dealer claims damaged at rear?.Stones can come into the rear side of the radiator from the wheel well. I haven't heard of damage to the rear side of the radiator but...
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r553 replied to the thread Washer Fluid Pump Malfunction?.It is likely they did not reconnect power to the washer pump.
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r553 replied to the thread Picked up a 2024 Turbo S last week with 16,500 miles on it. It has a lemon/branded titles. Does this service history indicate all issues were fixed?.Nice solar panels. I have solar also and cannot see any impact from charging the car.
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r553 replied to the thread Taycan ownership trope: are Taycans really split between total lemons vs faultless vehicles?.I've had a few problems with my 2020 4 S. Several are known issues. Heater (2X), AC servo motor failed, HV battery (Replaced with a 2023...
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r553 replied to the thread On-board charger 😒…..???.My car has the B200000 code also but charges fine. The dealer did not find anything wrong....
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r553 replied to the thread 2025 Taycan Motor Replacement.There was no push back from Porsche as my car was out of the new car warranty. The dealer had to provide evidence to the aftermarket...
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r553 reacted to figure1a's post in the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S? with Like.
Got my brake pad kit from Suncoast for Turbo S (PCCB Yellow Brakes). You can see the part numbers and prices below. If you order the...
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r553 replied to the thread Bleeding Brakes.Be aware that there is a bit of different pedal behavior from an ICE car as the Taycan transitions from regeneration to the hydraulic...
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r553 reacted to Gino's post in the thread Battery rebuild & replacement service in Nevada? with Like.
I just found it! The company is called Recell. Recell is a licensed member of the Porsche Partner Network, and all our refurbished...
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r553 reacted to Tooney's post in the thread Battery rebuild & replacement service in Nevada? with Like.
https://recell-ev.com/
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r553 replied to the thread 2025 Taycan Motor Replacement.Late last year I scanned my 2020 4S with 41K miles with an OBD scanner. It showed numerous errors. I had been hearing a thunk when...
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r553 replied to the thread Zun Sport grills.I have a set on my 2020 4 S. I view them as cheap insurance to keep stones out of the radiators. My dealer has said nothing about their...
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r553 reacted to ObiWanSotti's post in the thread Red Ring, no power, thunking rough sound while coasting to stop with Like.
So car is back from the dealer, $250 out of pocket on a $16992.27 bill, covered by the Porsche VSP. The drivetrain issue they chalked...
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r553 replied to the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S?.Taycan 4 S iron brakes rear anti rattle spring. The rear brakes have two wear sensors while the fronts have only one wear sensor. I have...
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r553 reacted to 968mint's post in the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S? with Like.
Thank for the brembo number. But! They are for steel brakes only! https://www.bremboparts.com/europe/en/catalogue/pad/P_65_017 This is...
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r553 replied to the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S?.These parts are for iron brakes I got the brake pads today. Front is Brembo P65017 thickness is 5.8mm. Rear pads are P60527 thickness is...
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It looks like the campaign for my J1.2 is WTF7. WTF indeed.
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r553 reacted to jww's post in the thread Fixed door rattle - Bose speaker voice coil blown with Like.
Shortly after receiving delivery of my new Sport Turismo I noticed there was a rattle that I heard when the stereo was above 20. I'm...
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r553 replied to the thread Will/are Porsche Indies be able to service the Taycan?.The electric parking brake on the Taycan uses the electric motor to actuate small brake shoes inside the rotor like my Cayenne. To...
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r553 replied to the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S?.I bought 2 cans of brake fluid, one is for my Cayenne brake flush
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r553 replied to the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S?.I have 41K miles on my car, no track use. I'm just changing the pads and wear sensors and the one time use caliper bolts.
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r553 reacted to mystermykee's post in the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S? with Like.
What @Flying ace said. I've done mine. Pretty straightforward in the sense that the calipers need to come off. I replaced the...
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r553 replied to the thread Anyone done DIY brake pads on the Taycan Turbo S?.I am preparing to do this job shortly when my car hits 6 years from the in service date. The torque values I have found for the caliper...
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r553 posted the thread Pairing Bluetooth CD Player to Taycan in PCM, OTA, FoD, Electronics, Audio, NAV, App, Bluetooth, Cameras, Sensors, Driver Assistance.I am trying to pair a SYTRIN R300 blue tooth CD player to my Taycan. It does not see it. I went to Music, three dots, Directory, Add...
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r553 replied to the thread Turbo GT Weissach doing what it was built for.https://www.google.com/search?q=Taycan+ride+height+links&rlz=1C1NHXL_enUS710US710&oq=Taycan+ride+height+links&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEU...
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r553 replied to the thread Turbo GT Weissach doing what it was built for.Batattack, Could you make an adapter plate that picks up the seat attachment bolts and use that ? How does Manthey do it?
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r553 replied to the thread Red Ring, no power, thunking rough sound while coasting to stop.It is likely the front inverter. There is a current sensor in there that is failing. I would not clear the codes so the dealer has...
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r553 replied to the thread are NF tyres really required to protect warranty?.The only issue I've heard of when using the non-N tires on our cars in the US is when you go to trade in your car at a Porsche dealer...
