CloseBroke down last night. Stick won't move left to right, only up and down. It seems it disengaged. On top of that, could not tow it because the flat bed they sent after 1 hour was not the appropriate one. The front bumper would have smashed against it. So had to leave the car at work in a not so safe place. Hope it is in one piece. Anyone had something like this happen?
'05 911 C2
Usually, it is the cables transmitting the movement from the stick to the gearbox.
If so, I doubt that they are damaged or torn on a new car.
Most probably they are out of the brackets they are normally attached to. Easy fix if you exclude the trouble of getting the car to the workshop.
I wonder how many serious accidents, even fatalities there have been?
Seems like a pretty serious and obviously rather systemic problem: at least 4 out of 169 people reading this post have had a similar experience - that's at least 2.5% - assuming all drive Porsches! We're not talking something trivial here. Certainly not as bad as losing streering or brakes, but still pretty hairy!
bobr:
Also, happened to me..The clutch cable broke on my 987S and was stuck in fourth gear. Porsche dealer replaced cable.
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2006 987S, Artic Silver, Cocoa, Cocoa Top 2006 Cayenne S Lapis Blue New York
No clutch cable in modern Porsches!
The cables referred to here are those that transmit the movement from the gear lever to the gearbox. They are long due to the distance of the gearbox fro the lever, especially on mid-engined cars where they also need go over the engine which is a more complicated route.
Reginos,
Do you know if that cable is exposed underneath the car? I remembered that a couple of weeks ago a big truck tire thread went under my car, barely missing my front bumper but absolutely hitting the car below. Maybe that's what damaged it?
Repair was fairly simple and quick but still it is worrysome that it could happen again if that cable is exposed.
Nat:
Reginos,
Do you know if that cable is exposed underneath the car? I remembered that a couple of weeks ago a big truck tire thread went under my car, barely missing my front bumper but absolutely hitting the car below. Maybe that's what damaged it?
Repair was fairly simple and quick but still it is worrysome that it could happen again if that cable is exposed.
Yes, the end part where it engages is exposed.
Ask them to tie up the end of the cables, where the joints engage to the brackets, with electrician's cable ties for added security. Most probably they have done it already because most Porsche technicians do that. Then you won't have to worry at all.
Nov 18, 2008 11:15:01 AM
Just happened to me also. '05 997 C2. Stuck in 4th. gear. Not a good situation to be in on the freeway. Anyway, I'm done with Porsche. Too many headaches; RMS, oil separator, check engine light has a mind of it's own, same with TPMS. Local dealer is pathetic at best.
It's a shame. I always wanted to own a Porsche. Runs great most of the time, but I lost confidence in the vehicle.
Not sure what I'm getting next. M3 doesn't sound like a winner; the Lexus IS-F rides like a truck. Anyone have any thoughts on the Mercedes C63 AMG???
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