Condition
The customer complains of intermittent operation for one or multiple surround view cameras that appear blank with a crossed-out camera icon for each failed camera.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10252600-0001.pdf
Condition
The customer complains of a red warning message in the instrument cluster that reads, “Occupant seat belt not fastened. Fasten seat belt.” This message appears despite all seat belts being fastened.
Technical Background
The red warning message may appear for one of three reasons:
1...
Information: The vehicle plug does not interlock in the vehicle charge port. The release button on the vehicle lights up red and the charging process cannot be started.
The reason for this is charge connector that is not correctly positioned. As a result, the charging plug cannot be locked and...
"Do I need to Charge My Car to 100%?"
TL;DR?
Modern lithium-ion batteries are paired with sophisticated computers that help manage the battery health and temperature. These computers may need occasional full charges in order to calibrate the software and give accurate estimates, but the...
Diagnosing Charging Socket A/B or Left/Right Faults
Condition: The customer complains of vehicle unable to charge from right side charge socket. The workshop finds fault codes including P31E200 – Charging socket A, AC electrical system supply – short circuit.
Technical Background:
It is...
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March 20, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V217000
High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V217000
Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected...
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V215000
Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 606
Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2020-2023 Taycan 4S, Taycan...
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Model Line: Taycan (Y1A / Y1B / Y1C)
Model Year: As of 2020 up to 2024
Concerns: Automatic transmission
Symptom:
The customer complains about an active yellow warning message “Transmission faulty -
driving permitted”.
The vehicle no longer changes into 2nd gear, but can still be moved forwards...
Model Year: As of 2023 up to 2024
Country: USA (C02), Puerto Rico (C0A), Canada (C36)
Concerns: Gateway control unit
Cause: A gateway control unit that does not meet the required market-specific requirements was installed in the affected vehicles.
Action: Replace the gateway control unit...
Condition
The following documentation aims to assist Porsche Center service and support personnel with relevant and
necessary information to assist customers with mobile phone inductive charging complaints.
Technical Background
There are two generations of wireless/inductive charger for mobile...