DC ‘fast charge’ flap cover won’t stay open

[dnanian]

Recently, my little DC ‘fast charge’ flap has stopped staying open - so it’s quite hard to plug in the typical cable that requires two hands to twist into place.

Because it “still works”, it’s not considered a warranty issue…and replacing would require replacing the entire module, which costs >$3500, which is clearly not worth it.

Anyone have any idea what can go wrong here, and is there a way to fix it without replacing the whole silly thing? It’s obviously a $2 flap and probably some sort of tiny interlock piece that’s broken…

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[Tooney]

The flap is a separate part, called lid or cover. About $25. Can it not just be replaced?

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[dnanian]

I knew someone would have the answer, but my search-fu clearly failed. I’ll get the part ordered. Thanks! There was just no way it was a $3500 full-assembly fix.

 

[Fish Fingers]

Glad it's getting sorted.

Was it the dealer who quoted to replace the whole unit?

I think it's borderline theft/fraud the way some dealers lie about stuff like this.

Its like asking a plumber to replace a radiator valve and they just lie and say it can't be done you have to replace the whole central heating system.

Back street tactics from a supposedly premium brand.

 

[Flying ace]

The flap is a separate part, called lid or cover. About $25. Can it not just be replaced?

See If you break your charging flap

and broken dc flap causes bad day

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My electric charge cover often shuts down on the flap. It's going to break sooner or later, I may just buy this and keep it handy.

I fault the design of the charge cover. I don't need it to automatically come down after I take the DC plug off.

 

[Tooney]

The parts diagram shows two parts for the flap. One part has an A as a suffix. Not sure what the difference is.

 

[tophamn]

FWIW the "DC flap" is supposed to close itself when you remove the charge plug - which stops it getting trapped as the main cover closes.

That said I _think_ when you first flip open the DC flap it should stay open to allow you to plug in without having to manually hold it open - so that would mean there's some latch mechanism which de-latches when the DC plug goes in. I'll take a look at mine later today to check.

 

[Cherryjock]

Glad it's getting sorted.

Was it the dealer who quoted to replace the whole unit?

I think it's borderline theft/fraud the way some dealers lie about stuff like this.

Its like asking a plumber to replace a radiator valve and they just lie and say it can't be done you have to replace the whole central heating system.

Back street tactics from a supposedly premium brand.

My DC flap fell out a couple of months ago. I didn't think it was broken but waited for a dealer check as the car was getting the new brake hoses the following week.
I was also told that if it was broken, it would need a whole new unit.

 

[dnanian]

Yeah, I think they don't quite realize that there's a part that fixes this.

 

[Tooney]

Likely Item 13 on this parts diagram: https://www.boutiqueporschepoitiers.fr/pieces/taycan/9J1/2022/251-100/

 

[Fish Fingers]

Yeah, I think they don't quite realize that there's a part that fixes this.

I bet they would manage to find the part if it was their car.

 

[dnanian]

Well, fortunately, we've found it here. I've got one on order.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Well, fortunately, we've found it here. I've got one on order.

Could you share where you ordered it from and exact part number?

 

[dnanian]

I ordered PAB971 904 A from the dealer - Porsche Westwood. They indicated it should be in around Wednesday of next week. 4KE971904, mentioned elsewhere, is an Audi part number, whereas PAB971904A is the Porsche number.

 

[refazi]

I ordered PAB971 904 A from the dealer - Porsche Westwood. They indicated it should be in around Wednesday of next week. 4KE971904, mentioned elsewhere, is an Audi part number, whereas PAB971904A is the Porsche number.

Can you confirm that the porsche one is identical to the Audi or it's just that they both fit?
Update - found this https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...flap-has-anyone-removed-it.18349/#post-282545
@DerekS do they both fit?

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