Crazy recall for my Taycan Turbo - WPN8

[Englishtony2002]

I got this appear on MyPorsche page, what the heck has that got to do with an EV or the PCM?:

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[KenR]

I had the same message. I forwarded it to my local dealership asking for clarification, and as yet haven’t received any.

 

[Englishtony2002]

I had the same message. I forwarded it to my local dealership asking for clarification, and as yet haven’t received any.

Thx, please keep me posted.

 

[KenR]

My email to the dealership said “Please see attached safety recall notice that I just received. Please advise - is it for PCM reprogramming or oil filler mechanism?”

I received the response “Thank you for this. I will make sure this is done ready for collection”.

What I didn’t mention is that my car is at the dealership having the Air Conditioning condenser fan replaced (again). The picture shows the technician pointing to the seized fan which is located on the front driver’s side.

 

[KenR]

Thx, please keep me posted.

Will do.

 

[Yoko]

Yep, I have weird recall too. I must say Porsche are "amateur hour" when it comes to communications. It's probably a mistake - or the PCM (which is fine) or perhaps the oil filler cap.
Absolutely amazing.

 

[007]

Could it be the brake fluid filler cap under the hood?

 

[Englishtony2002]

Could it be the brake fluid filler cap under the hood?

I was wondering whether it is some other fluid cap, electric motor oil maybe?

 

[DougFrisk]

Can the owner change the oil in the PCM, or does it need to be done at the dealer?

 

[tigerbalm]

For me – the possible impact – is the most informative aspect of this.

 

[Tooney]

Can the owner change the oil in the PCM, or does it need to be done at the dealer?

PCM requires special oil but it completely fixes the spinning arrow problem.

 

[magnitude]

WPN8 is a PCM update, as noted elsewhere in the forum. It has nothing to do with oil filler caps, which an EV does not have.

Obviously, some wires got crossed here, and the wrong description got paired with the WPN8 campaign.

 

[allroadusa]

My taycan is at the shop for a curbed wheel repair and this WPN8 workshop operation. It's said : Reprogramming of computer central unit module (PCM), or something closed to that.
Btw, what's different between WPN8 and WPN9 mentioned here?
https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/wpn9-campaign.17634/post-271121

 

[kempez]

Maybe one is for the US/NA and one for Europe?

EDIT: had mine through and requested a service appointment.

 

[bj33813]

Fits right in with the oil change specials I get from my dealer!

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