Porsche Engine May Not Start at Times

 

This bulletin applies to 2014-2017 Porsche Macan S, Macan GTS, Macan Turbo, Cayenne S V6 and Cayenne GTS V6 vehicles.  The engine may not start at times, and fault code P0607 (control unit faulty) may be stored in the fault memory. 

This bulletin applies to 2014-2017 Porsche Macan S, Macan GTS, Macan Turbo, Cayenne S V6 and Cayenne GTS V6 vehicles.  The engine may not start at times, and fault code P0607 (control unit faulty) may be stored in the fault memory. 

The cause: the DME control unit can become damaged via the electric wires as a result of electrostatic discharge of the throttle housing.  An optimized throttle housing with insulation is available for vehicles produced before Aug. 24, 2016. 

The DME control unit and throttle housing must be replaced in the event of a complaint. The P/N is 997.605.115.02 NEW.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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