Seems like an issue with one of the OTA frying the PCM module. Porsche says they have had so many of these, the PCMs are back ordered for 3 months now! So - driving around with no PCM connectivity for a while; wonder if they will refund charges or extend the time for the services?
This sucks. I had my car keyed - despite PPF and ceramic coating - and spend days searching for the right answer - full repaint or not, etc.
Agree that the first dent/scratch is the worst - but that it helps transition the mind set to how you treat it.
And for what its worth - I ended up doing a...
Thanks for all your tips.
Seems like no one would attempt a self-repair using one of the kits (eg below)? Or the touch up paint from Porsche?
https://scratchwizard.net/scratch-repair/touch-up-paint.html
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/9j1tup.html
So it happened - car got keyed!
Any tips on best way/best products to remove the scratch would be appreciated.
I have PPF on front of the car; this is on the rear door driver side - only ceramic coating here, no PPF.
PS: First time I have experienced this - goes to show you how much people...
So ... here's the scoop from someone who says they are from the area.
Driver took delivery of car 2 hrs prior to this episode.
Was at friends house to show it to them.
Had the car in brake 'hold'.
Reached to back seat to grab an item and hit the accelerator by accident while twisting around...
Ha ha. That's not what I meant. I thought you might have some old picture BEFORE the spacers which you could post along with the AFTER pictures (like the lowering pictures). Thanks!
Yikes! Wish I had thought to post my experience here earlier - YES! You hit the nail on the head. When I forget to unlock passenger side door - this happens.
Unlock all doors - the charger comes out without hassle.