42 South Posted 19June, 2022 Report Share Posted 19June, 2022 We have noticed some binding and jerkiness when reversing the Macan and an overseas search notes that Porsche UK has extended the warranty to 7 years because of a baffle design fault with the unit. Has anyone had similar problems with the transfer case and has Porsche Australia extended the warranty for this component? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 19June, 2022 Report Share Posted 19June, 2022 I've not had personal experience with Macan, but I do know Porsche Australia has extended Warranty just for the transfer case replacement on some Macan and Cayenne. They have apparently based it on VIN ranges that they deem have been affected, some extended to 5 years, 7 yrs and also 10 yrs. Just need to check with Dealer. GTP911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 19June, 2022 Report Share Posted 19June, 2022 Didn't know that Luzzo thanks, will check next time ours goes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19June, 2022 Report Share Posted 19June, 2022 The transfer case issue is common but believe it or not just changing the oil in it will fix it right up. Porsche says it never has to be changed, but we know that is not the case. Happened to a mates Cayenne and it was really bad, jumping and jerking at low speeds. Changed the oil with the correct stuff and it was back to perfect. My Macan would seem to jerk a bit when it was cold at near full lock (like pulling out of the driveway). I changed the oil, now it is smooth. GC9911 and WOKA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 20June, 2022 Report Share Posted 20June, 2022 Mostly covered here: luzzo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 20June, 2022 Report Share Posted 20June, 2022 Mate in Syd has the same issues initially PCW changed the computer and the second time the transfer case was changed. He had jerkiness then couldn’t select certain gears such as reverse. I think his is a my2016 model petrol S. that said never had an issue in 3 years of ownership with my 2014 Macan S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 21June, 2022 Report Share Posted 21June, 2022 What ever you do, change the oil first. MUCH cheaper than a whole new transfer case, so worth a try (it works). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 21June, 2022 Report Share Posted 21June, 2022 7 minutes ago, MFX said: What ever you do, change the oil first. MUCH cheaper than a whole new transfer case, so worth a try (it works). Mmm, my Touareg has started getting a bit jumpy when taking off. Presume same basic box as Cayenne etc, might have to try that too........ MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 South Posted 21June, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 21June, 2022 On 19/06/2022 at 13:58, luzzo said: I've not had personal experience with Macan, but I do know Porsche Australia has extended Warranty just for the transfer case replacement on some Macan and Cayenne. They have apparently based it on VIN ranges that they deem have been affected, some extended to 5 years, 7 yrs and also 10 yrs. Just need to check with Dealer. Spoke with the dealer and provided the VIN and it is booked in to be checked and it seems it might be covered - some of the early transfer boxes don't have an internal baffle which was added to later models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ectopic Posted 31March, 2023 Report Share Posted 31March, 2023 Had my macan's transfer case replaced. I have extended warranty, but they did say it would have been covered regardless. Parking is so much smoother now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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