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  1. Nickj

    EVSE Pod point issue

    So, I realise this isn’t technically a Porsche issue but figured you’ve all probably got chargers so may have some forum knowledge. Pod point solo been working fine for 5.5 years, and now has no power. Thought I’d sussed it as the circuit board, think it’s an RCBO was blown so bought a like...
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    Can’t log into PCM after trip to dealer where they put it in privacy mode?

    So, picked up car a week ago from dealer after some work and as per usual they put it in privacy mode and as per usual I have issues logging back in, normally the LTE. This time it won’t let me log into my account. The option is there but when I select it I just get spinning circle on the...
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    Cleaning the oem rear arch PPF protection?

    So, my car is now 5 years old and the edges of the rear arch protection are looking a bit grubby. What’s the best way of getting the edges clean without compromising the film?
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    Bulging tyre, another pothole victim….

    So, cleaned car today and noticed my front left has a bulge in the tyre wall. I’ve not hit any noticeable potholes that I can think off recently but did go through a massive pothole 6 weeks ago, so bad I stopped and took pictures… Can a bulge take months to appear? Is it worth trying to...
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    Charging port fault..

    So, my car went back to Porsche Colchester for a left charging port fault a couple of months back. Same left port now say faulty again but this time it pings up all the time, like every couple of minutes, really annoying. Last time it only came up every now and again, and just the once. When it...
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    Debris/ rusty bolts on top of inner wing arches?

    So, took my under bonnet plastics out a couple of days back to get to the 12v battery. Quite shocked to see so much debris and 2 rusty bolts on the strut tops. Only rusty on passenger side (uk car). Anyone else seen this? Car now out of warranty but pondering on complaining? Car was serviced...
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    Porsche extended warranty inspection- whats your experiences? High miles would you bother?

    So, long story short but I spec’d my car and had it since new, but it was a company car and fully funded by the company for 5 years. I was given the opportunity to buy it for a decent price and ignoring every sensible bone in my body I decided to buy it. I love the car! It came with a 3 year...
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    Self performed service in service record but full dealer serviced?

    So, first time ive checked the service record in on board pcm. It says self performed service at 62k in the service section. It was serviced by Colchester on this date and mileage and also had all new PScB discs and pads. The cars always been to Porsche Colchester for absolutely everything...
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    Wiper blade replacement uk

    Sure it’s been covered but searching didn’t provide any insight. Need to replace the front wipers. Any preferences/ recommendations on this?
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    Replacing dash parts for alcantara- easy?

    So, thinking about adding some alcantara. Anyone know if these parts would be easy to fit without extensive stripping of dash? Getting a steering wheel re trimmed in Alcantara/ race tex also, and thinking maybe the centre armrest also, and possibly some pointless Alcantara sun visors 😁
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    Mission E gen 2 wheels- carbon aero blades?

    Anyone know anything about these? presume they fit into the gen 2 mission e wheels as some sort of cover? How are they fitted? Thoughts, anyone seen them/ considering them?
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    Short number plates, front and rear options?

    So, bought a short taycan number plate, don’t be mean… it was only £250 inc the £80 transfer fee, so just takes it off the current age associated plate. So, anyone running a short number plate , front or rear and how have you fitted it? Currently, front plate has an oem large plinth with 4...
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    Fitting aftermarket carbon wing mirror caps? Any tips?

    So, after a 3 month wait my eBay Chinese special carbon mirror caps have arrived. £300 gdp uk pound, and got to say quality looks epic, but obviously not fitted yet! Any tips on fitting or will I regret it? Same as 992?
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    Anyone swapped a steering wheel over?

    So, 2020 taycan 4s, want to fit a 2023 GTS alcantara red stitch wheel. In theory buttons on the wheel are the same, but the wheel I’m considering is heated and my current wheel isn’t. I’m not worried about the heating element as research shows this to be complicated to get working. So, will...
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    Car broken again! Gear actuator?

    So, had the car back for 3 months after being with dealer for 6 weeks in aug/ sept for cooling fans, held up by technician availability and brake hose parts, as they couldn’t look at the car until the brake hose issue was sorted. Today, battery 50%, temp fairly mild, drive out as usual and...
  16. Nickj

    Octopus intelligent reverse charge issue?

    Hi, just had some random charges on my OI. Account. Couple of small credits then a charge of £51, then yesterday a charge of just under £1700 !!! anyone else had this? Only been back with octopus since April 24. Had solar/ Tesla powerwall fitted in May so on their export tariff also, and OI for...
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    Taycan boot liner for sale- saloon, brand new- Sold now

    Sold sold sold
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    Podpoint EVSE issue after Tesla Powerwall installation/ solar

    Bit bespoke but thought I’d ask.. Midway through solar install, solar not active yet, but the Tesla Powerwall is operational and alls been fine for a week or so, until my podpoint has started tripping out ( solid red light) after 20 seconds or so after plugging in. Removed OI and even tried...
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    Solar install, batteries, exporting and ev tariffs

    So found out on another thread you can have solar, batteries, export to grid and have an ev tariff so my interest has been resparked. Interested to know if anyone has this set up and how it’s performing, and any regrets? Are you all using Octopus intelligent and their outgoing 15p export...
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    Charging 2 EVs/ hybrid, Octopus vs OVO?

    So, not really a Porsche specific q. Currently with OVO and very happy with ability to charge the Taycan anytime and all at 7p. It’s so stress free and love it! But, looked at replacing the wife’s evoque today with a hybrid 2021 evoque so need to charge this as plan is to run on ev daily as...





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