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Lancerlot

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Macan launched in 2014 and quickly became Porsche's most popular and best selling model in the range.

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Over the period Macan Register members have discussed topics many and varied - including specifavtions, DIY and service projects, accessories, tricks, tips, issues and opinions. So I am thinking maybe now would be a good time to bring all these together under one heading where they can be found and selected at a glance. [:)]

I'm thinking a new "Members Only Technical Section" would be the way to go and I am floating the idea here first to see if there is sufficient support, in which case I will approach the "Powers That Be" to get one set one up for us.

I spent a little time over the weekend reviewing old posts right back to the start of the forum and picked out some of the main topics and these are listed below - other suggestions are welcomed.

Please let me know what you think and if favourable we'll try to get something moving:-

  1. 1.2 model r. camera improvements https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1014861
  2. 3 ways to lock your Macan https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1030307
  3. ACC/PAS unavailable W/L https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1016766
  4. ATF Fluid change https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1039096
  5. Auto tailgate operation https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1022991
  6. CEL Mystery https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1022806
  7. Curing brake squeal https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=975256
  8. Curing PDK jerk? https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=929013
  9. Diesel buying tips https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1029941
  10. Dog crate https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1036904
  11. Engine failure https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=964479
  12. Engine rattle https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1037465
  13. Headlights Abroad https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1046405
  14. Iron or PCC Brakes? https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1034748
  15. Laying up your Macan https:/www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1057921
  16. Low oil pressure https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1042574
  17. Managing your wipers https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1000008
  18. Oil change cost https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1032887
  19. Online manual https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=874692
  20. Petrol or Diesel https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1023819
  21. PCM 3.1 Carplay ugrade https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1009017
  22. Puncture repair https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=934968
  23. Rear bumper removal https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1033291
  24. Rear Bumper protector https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=872088
  25. Refixing rear blade https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=962961
  26. Replacing front brakes https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1007070
  27. Retaining key settings https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=880539
  28. Seat specifications explained https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=842034
  29. Smoker’s package explained https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=842941
  30. Skipping rear wiper https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=910940
  31. Summertime clock setup https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1057802
  32. Superclean https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=877587
  33. Ten quid tweek https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=999964
  34. Transfer Box Issue https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1010816
  35. Using HOLD in traffic https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=979929
  36. Water in battery tray https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1018699
  37. Water in cabin https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1015826
Regards,

Clive
 
Hi Clive hope you and your Family are well, you have certainly been occupied by the index of faults and failures of the Macan. First impression very good and informative please carry on ??.
A little up date on our Diesel Macan at start of lockdown the car has developed a fault? With a number of fault lights up Consisting of ABS,Four wheel drive reverting to rear wheel drive only and the electric parking brake showing fault and the car feeling unpredictable we were glad when we received a phone call from Porsche Centre yesterday willing to help out now they are operating soon.
So I am lead to believe that it’s a ABS fault, so all 4 sensors will be fitted, plus it will have a DME software update ( number 3) 2 rear tyres ( Mileage 38k) plus door speaker. Timing chain starting to rattling again because the Mobile oil In my opinion breaks down around 10k , but I will mention this to them again to see if there is a issue.
A Second Transfer box was fitted at 46k and now we are 64k I am all ears waiting what could be next?
But all said and done we do enjoy the car and it always makes us smile .
with regards Sid and Sue.
 

Hi Sue and Sid,

So sorry to hear you're having yet more troubles - you certainly seem to have been unlucky so far.

By contrast, our Macan SD has been ultra-reliable with the only fault I can recall, being a CEL/limp-mode on M5 just before Bristol. Bristol PC checked it - no fault was found - it seemed to correct itself and we were on our way again. Exeter thought it might have been particulate filter regeneration glitch, but it hasn't reoccurred - (famous last words maybe?? [:(])

Response to the Technical Section has been somewhat underwhelming, but we've decided to go ahead anyway with a new "Members Only" corner containing "Technically Speaking.." and "FAQ's" sections. Here those with membership privileges can access useful information and see what others are saying about their cars.

We hope members will find this new facility useful and refer to it regularly, since new topics will continually be added.
Regards,

Clive
 
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