Porsche 911 issues and Porsche technician interview

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  • Having a few small issues with my 991.2 911 and I visit my local dealer and talk with one of their excellent technicians
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  • @paullee9982
    @paullee9982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hey Nick, any updates?

    • @NickMurray
      @NickMurray  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No not yet, another week has gone by and they are still working on it.

    • @vstol
      @vstol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickMurray It would appear fitting a new battery has not solved the problems.

    • @paullee9982
      @paullee9982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The suspense is building...

    • @scaryapothecary
      @scaryapothecary 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What an absolute nightmare. I wouldn’t describe this as “a few minor issues”.

    • @gokusupersaiya8067
      @gokusupersaiya8067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      any updates because my toyota camry also have same problem

  • @jamar959
    @jamar959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Replace "M" badge with an "AMG" badge and see if different codes come up...

    • @sebastianeschenbach9659
      @sebastianeschenbach9659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NO! It will try to pull it's own headbolts out of the block/case!

    • @johnpaull135
      @johnpaull135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jim Destiche Then the engine will stop working completely. But it will look 😎

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hate that badge. Such a hipsters thing to do.

  • @Topspin1
    @Topspin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    😃 2:10 “Sometimes you gotta go in through the rear” Thanks for the videos Nick.

  • @tomdavison9107
    @tomdavison9107 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The Porsche dealer’s garage floor is cleaner than my doctor’s office.

    • @haydnreed9932
      @haydnreed9932 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey doc, I've got achy balls - can you help me out with a diagnosis!

    • @duckman5642
      @duckman5642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's because they never repair anything! Just get a new one!!!!

    • @darrellclark9596
      @darrellclark9596 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haydnreed9932 yes..heres the number to my porsche mechanic...🤣😂😜

  • @luimarco
    @luimarco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Deary me Nick ! are you gonna lemon it like the 991.1 ??? alibi to get the 992 ;)

  • @Grenyas
    @Grenyas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The M badging only sped up the reliability problems.

  • @flyheli
    @flyheli 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    You are a master in picking up lemons 🍋🍋🍋 😛

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's what happens when you buy German these days sadly.

    • @Corsa15DT
      @Corsa15DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is simply impossible. You can't buy two lemons in a row.

    • @simmo2745
      @simmo2745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Porsche 2nd to only lexus on JD power stats

    • @Corsa15DT
      @Corsa15DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Simmo, and yet this guy gets two faulty Porsches in a row.

    • @713vinh
      @713vinh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just a few codes and you're calling it a lemon?

  • @paulb2140
    @paulb2140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    ...just when I was thinking that "I should but a Porsche, Nick's been having good luck with his second one" you post this video.

    • @WheresTheAnyKey1
      @WheresTheAnyKey1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      this is what I'm thinking damn man, don't wanna drop 100 stacks on a car and have to be in loaners : / (unless, they loan GT2RS')

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WheresTheAnyKey1 Yeah, I thought porsche was suppose to be pretty solid. Although to spendy for me.

    • @benmorris7666
      @benmorris7666 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is just @NickMurray doing something to his car. Our 991.2 911 is solid as rock, and has more miles than Nick’s. Also, our GT3 and GT3RS are bullet proof. I am guessing that Nick is trying to use it to power his house or something that is damaging the battery. :)

    • @ArtVandelayOfficial
      @ArtVandelayOfficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Bugatti Veyron has been floorless

    • @acchaladka
      @acchaladka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Believe it or not the most reliable ones seem to be the 944, from the 1980s - front engined, simpler systems with overbuilt components, but the issues also abound now simply because of age. 1989 was thirty years ago.

  • @hcAsicted
    @hcAsicted 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My left ear enjoyed this

    • @tdubz350
      @tdubz350 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Make sure you work in some audio for the right as well ; for even wear

  • @herwigv
    @herwigv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    ??? You have lots of electrical issues and the guy working on the car says he struggles with computer related problems on cars ??? Is this comedy Nick ? :-)

    • @integrafreak1
      @integrafreak1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LMAO Lemon Tr11 Nick

    • @BenLanders
      @BenLanders 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I thought the same exact thing!!

    • @rainzoro
      @rainzoro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lord save me from these internet trolls. There are obviously other mechanics who specialize in electronics and that doesn’t mean a service center does not need a 20yr+ experienced meister.

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Herwig V just looking at his hands he doesn't work on the cars. He is a service advisor. He could of been selling shoes before this value.

    • @THELOF1
      @THELOF1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol ikr

  • @visualwarp9707
    @visualwarp9707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Nick, I’m disappointed you didn’t try to fix this yourself. First drop the head unit back out to the Windows ME desktop, and check the task manager for any unusual processes. Maybe your friend installed something on it while you were away that had malware hidden in it. Always happens that’s why I never loan mine out. You can re-boot in safe mode to delete any apps that shouldn’t be in there. If it keeps happening, you’ll want to install some antivirus. But that’s a last resort as you probably lose about 5HP due to it running in the background. All else fails, do a clean install. It will reset the odometer and all codes, but you’ll lose all your settings.

  • @cmarnold78
    @cmarnold78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Perhaps the blue and sports techno wheels are the root of all your Porsche problems....

    • @NickMurray
      @NickMurray  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you might be on to something

  • @peteryelko2129
    @peteryelko2129 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an awesome interview Nick! Thanks for sharing!

  • @alliejr
    @alliejr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the old Boxster in the background.

  • @1stpersonfarm492
    @1stpersonfarm492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gotta love the Porsche gurus in Porsche dealerships. Porsche Melbourne has a mechanic that has worked there for 50 years, remembered my car back when it was in pre-delivery (1987)

    • @1stpersonfarm492
      @1stpersonfarm492 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @livey oone That is Vic, Australia. Sorry... should have specified

  • @tedtheturbot
    @tedtheturbot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    @1:36 'I'm an analogue man in a digital age'..Mate I was pouring a beer just as he said that - immediate raise of the glass 'I'll drink to that' I said. The M badge is great btw..

  • @TABL3SIX
    @TABL3SIX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry you're having problems with the Porsche. Man you made the right color choice. That blue looks so good in the sunlight.

  • @DONNYBOYY28
    @DONNYBOYY28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think Bill said everything a concerned Porsche owner doesn't want to hear ! 'im having a little trouble because everything is so computerized ' .... ' I'm alittle bit lost as far as computers go' ! Well good luck Nick .... Good thing your Porsche isn't computerized !🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

    • @curtissharris8914
      @curtissharris8914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup I didn't hear anything that inspired me

  • @patrickr8890
    @patrickr8890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    There is your problem Nick. Bill is an analog man. You can't have an analog man fix a digital car.🤣😂🤣😂

    • @integrafreak1
      @integrafreak1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seriously started cracking up when I heard this

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      especially when fixing electrical issues.

  • @danielthomas2621
    @danielthomas2621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A mouse story was the best he could come up with after 20 yrs working around All those cars hahahahahaha LOL 😀😀😀 bloody classic....

  • @yamman93
    @yamman93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m sure Matt from obsessed garage will gladly tell you how one mouse can completely mess up a 911.

  • @djblanton
    @djblanton 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this one Nick. Well done. Had to a blast meeting a seasoned service pro. Thx for sharing the experience. Have a great rest of the week and here’s to hoping your issues are all solved by a new battery. Lol.

  • @morganvon5664
    @morganvon5664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a 991.1 c2s and I recently started getting some error codes. In fact, my car got the the same engine fault code I saw on your car. My battery was low and I had it replaced. No error codes have shown up since. My porsche tech told me this is quite common. I had 2 batteries replaced on my 997 in just 3 years. Putting the battery on a trickle charger seems to help.

  • @rbar1234567
    @rbar1234567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So glad I ran out and bought a 991.2 after watching your videos. Why in the hell am I looking to you as a role model?

    • @Corsa15DT
      @Corsa15DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      :)))))))

  • @claviclenotch1876
    @claviclenotch1876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    What's a "chick" engine message? 😉

    • @NickMurray
      @NickMurray  5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      It is a baby chicken that tells you when you have a problem. $6,000 Porsche option.

    • @noladude5046
      @noladude5046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Iol👍👍👍

    • @johnsun3854
      @johnsun3854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ability to attract chicks reduced

    • @kevinvandiest2750
      @kevinvandiest2750 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clavicle Notch stop it mate, leave Nick alone!

    • @RobG001
      @RobG001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It' an excuse to pullover light, to park up when you have a hot date :) (in my analogue old banger i have to manually pop the cable off the MAF sensor for the same light to come on)

  • @PorscheTech
    @PorscheTech 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a Porsche dealership technician myself, this was an interesting video. It is harder for the older techs in the shop to grasp some of the newer technology in the late model cars. But they make up for it with their experience with the brand and their knowledge of the older cars. I'm interested to see what they find with your concerns with the car. I haven't seen these issues come through my shop yet.

  • @senorduc5944
    @senorduc5944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you never lend your car, you’ll always know the truth.

  • @milohajek
    @milohajek 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY NEW YEAR NICK!!!!

  • @wesleypowell9907
    @wesleypowell9907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Should’ve gotten a Corolla ;)

    • @Bierkameel
      @Bierkameel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Scotty Kilmer approves.

    • @NA0533
      @NA0533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol true

    • @edwill1595
      @edwill1595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jack Shaheen woman drive Toyota’s

    • @jabiqq
      @jabiqq 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Prius.

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      everybody's a comedian

  • @J.W.W.
    @J.W.W. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first lemon was how I found your channel, lemon #2 to further grow your channel! Congrats!!

  • @ZIPTRAVELS
    @ZIPTRAVELS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For a premium car like Porsche, I wouldn’t expect a single issue. These aren’t small issues given the brand. These should be considered as serious. The electronics in these new versions are major issues and Porsche needs to get involved understanding the inner causes. Nick, having to open a car after factory build just devalues it. You should raise this as a common issues with Porsche’s. Sell it and buy the new M4 in 2020

  • @Fluterra
    @Fluterra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here we go! Funny how I had several similar issues (rear lights, coolant warning, oil leaks) with my Boxster, and none with my AMG.

  • @jeromelangenderfer8853
    @jeromelangenderfer8853 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Nick. I just got a new macan s love it. I had a 16 cayman the only thing I miss is the manual trans

  • @Lar308
    @Lar308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I lent it to my friend while I was away for weeks at the other side of the globe" enough said.

  • @NckNck-pu9vb
    @NckNck-pu9vb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I'm starting to get the impression that Porsche's are not as well made as people say. I mean this is your 2nd one with loads of electronics issues.

    • @MrTaliz
      @MrTaliz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      N1ckN1ck100 they do have a lot of quality issues actually. More than other German brands.

    • @RaGeAlucard
      @RaGeAlucard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thats not true at all@@MrTaliz

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      tali sson yea they seem extra finicky.

    • @aviator-kn8zq
      @aviator-kn8zq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      nah, this is nothing compared to his previous 911 which was a one off disaster.

    • @aviator-kn8zq
      @aviator-kn8zq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@MrTaliz bs mate, BMW's are bad. Porsche's are most reliable , look it up.

  • @aldimore
    @aldimore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am ordering a truck load of popcorn.

    • @Corsa15DT
      @Corsa15DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh you..

  • @maxmartz4665
    @maxmartz4665 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Nick. Tech has excellent knowledge of car systems. Analog was less to chase. Good luck getting the Blue Barron back on road

  • @cleanasdirt6832
    @cleanasdirt6832 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve owned 3 P cars over the past 11 years, routine maintenance and 1 replaced battery ( my fault). I’ve just recently, as of July 2018 switched to Audi brand with a A6 Competition s- line. We’ll see how that pans out. Love the content, and hope 2019 is good to you and your stuffed animal family.🇨🇦

  • @swessels
    @swessels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. And what a mechanic shop. Clean and beautiful cars.
    I hope the battery takes care of things. That actually makes sense. I doubt this car is a lemon. Sounds like it's in excellent hands.

  • @dafrasier1
    @dafrasier1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Porsche needs to improve software code, so that a low/weak battery would be recognized, rather than a guess.

  • @flatsixrules
    @flatsixrules 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing Nick. Good to reinforce the need for CPO on used purchases. Perhaps pull the Carfax after service is completed to see what the dealer notes.

  • @Jmoneypoprocks
    @Jmoneypoprocks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video. Cheers

  • @patrickr8890
    @patrickr8890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Nick, when you're given a lemon you should simply make lemonade. Your car would make an excellent lawn ornament. 🤣😂

  • @nowornever81
    @nowornever81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The analog mechanic is fixing the electronic issue; hold your breath

  • @thomask7867
    @thomask7867 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your dog snorting was hilarious. Lol 🤣

  • @hipostang23
    @hipostang23 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great looking car! I’ve had zero issues with my 997.2 (dark blue also) with the exception of the windshield. Hopefully they sort out the issues or give you a great deal on a green 992.

  • @ggarrison1087
    @ggarrison1087 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    mine had a lot of the same issues and after months they finally replaced the wiring harness which solved everything. thank god it was under warranty. not mice related.

  • @The305Garage
    @The305Garage 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had my 2017 Macan exactly 2 years now, and with the exception of one small recall that involved replacing a hose, and a tire blow out, I haven't had any issues with mine. I'm at 22k miles now.

  • @seamusburke3717
    @seamusburke3717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sound Nick. The sound..

  • @andrewmoorhouse687
    @andrewmoorhouse687 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year, Nick. Getting deja vu here! Hope you get sorted soon. Did I hear right; a week off the road to basically install a new battery and I guess run diagnostics? If mine was in more than a day for that I’d not be impressed.

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck Nick, you certainly have patience!

  • @BenKurth
    @BenKurth 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video / interview!

  • @car_pal
    @car_pal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Next time I want to make a fresh lemon juice I'll call Nick Murray the lemon master

  • @canuckbucks
    @canuckbucks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still a child. Love you Nick!

  • @oomstu
    @oomstu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nick glad to see you got home safe :) thanks for the updates, makes me feel so nosey about ye olde life ..... stick with the Golf rather, less hassles :P

  • @stonephilips9361
    @stonephilips9361 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick!! You are not alone..... the bays were full of ever make and model of Porsche😂

  • @jdlarson11
    @jdlarson11 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch that mechanic talk all day

  • @swessels
    @swessels 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to seeing an update on your personal Porsche.

  • @edysinsimon8646
    @edysinsimon8646 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the analog guy!

  • @BuckMcAntlerson
    @BuckMcAntlerson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would frustrate the shit out of me, man. You're a patient and calm human being.

  • @Corsa15DT
    @Corsa15DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nick is about to get a lot more viewers again :)

  • @ahmedhumayunrasheed2434
    @ahmedhumayunrasheed2434 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Review Nick - Porsche. Goldmeister also nice!

  • @tomingrassiaimages8776
    @tomingrassiaimages8776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nik, you are a great salesman to convince the dealership to film there!!

  • @sportcarluxury1924
    @sportcarluxury1924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Remove M badge and all lights that shouldnt be on will turn off

    • @kenlee9874
      @kenlee9874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best comment EVER,Cheers.

  • @watson0341
    @watson0341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yip! Batteries are a Plague for a lot of modern pieces of machinery, a variation in voltage and all Hell breaks loose.
    So many electronics drawing on AMPS while sitting etc, takes no time at all to drop the correct voltage.
    I use to run into this with my Marine Business, with all the modern electronics being installed on Yachts and Cruises, any drop in voltage would Screw equipment and reading's all the time.
    This is a real problem since the introduction of a similar type of Can-bus system as used in Automobile's.
    Good luck Mate. 🇳🇿🇳🇿

    • @watson0341
      @watson0341 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Nick, pity you couldn't come through Kelowna BC on your way to Vancouver, I retired up there last yr.
      Murray A. 🇳🇿🇳🇿 ChCh.

    • @PhilUKNet
      @PhilUKNet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right. A few weeks ago my ABS light came on and then started flashing every time I used my indicators. Also, when reversing, the reversing sensor bleeped continuously with nothing behind the car. It was most strange. The following day the car seemed fine, but after parking at some shops it wouldn't start again. The battery was completely dead as a result of an alternator failure, although I don't know why my battery light didn't warn me about this before the battery died. As you say, when batteries start getting low it can result in all sorts of weird symptoms. I replaced the alternator and also replaced the battery for good measure and now everything is back to normal.

    • @Chris-Watts-Bih
      @Chris-Watts-Bih 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heated Seats & Car Radio Amp Drawing Power While The Car Is Not Running ~ Big Problem With These New Cars

  • @AZdroptop
    @AZdroptop 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mechanic is fantastic...cool guy to have a beer with!

  • @patrickr8890
    @patrickr8890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Nick, I see a trade in on the horizon. 🤣😂🤣

    • @jabiqq
      @jabiqq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Time for that Morgan Aero 8

    • @mustangtony2933
      @mustangtony2933 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      no doubt he will. He has to have the Porsche's 911 latest greatest....don't you know this?

  • @tjabaley
    @tjabaley 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope it gets sorted Nick!

  • @oscarwillberg6826
    @oscarwillberg6826 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to get a look underneath your car. Is there a crack in the front panel underneath, or is it supposed to look like that?
    Check engine lights and strange warning messages; sounds like a shortage of amperes from the battery for sure 👍

  • @torpedo35
    @torpedo35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cars seem to hate being driven by anyone other than their owners. Every time I left cars with others they started to come up with issues that they never had before.

  • @RichieRich845
    @RichieRich845 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nick what is the red light flashing on your car behind the front wheel? I can't make out from the video if it is attached to your car or is in the workshop, that light could be cause of your problems.
    Ever thought about getting a battery maintainer that you could hook up when your not driving the car?

  • @andyb4874
    @andyb4874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a thought but I wonder if the electrical installs , radar and cameras etc, are draining the battery. When you were on vacation it did not get driven as much and lost charge?

  • @rainzoro
    @rainzoro 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick, after getting your advice, I’ve installed front PPF on my 718 Cayman GTS.
    I have one more question. I’m thinking about installing an aftermarket exhaust (probably Fabspeed exhaust). In your opinion is this a good idea?

  • @cvv911
    @cvv911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow scary stuff - getting worried about my 991.2 - great video

    • @Corsa15DT
      @Corsa15DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sell it while the word is not out yet

  • @phm14
    @phm14 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still no car? You in a loaner? Thank you for sharing your passion and experiences with these cars. I watched a lot of your 991/991.2 videos before pulling the trigger on my 1st P car-a '18 911C2 base manual with 7K miles, nicely optioned. It still has ~2.5 years of factory warranty on it, so I'm very interested in your warranty experiences.

  • @JonnyBeoulve
    @JonnyBeoulve ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool to hear from a Porsche tech

  • @FishFind3000
    @FishFind3000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The rear light warning I got on my bmw was something with the light housing and a burned ground or something so it thought all the lights were out.

  • @gt3pdl884
    @gt3pdl884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tech seems like a great guy, but he was off the mark when he said turbo cabs hold their value best. Not even close to the value the GT cars hold. Turbo cars, although fantastic cars in every measure, drop in value like rocks compared to GT cars for some reason.

  • @jaymclennan7335
    @jaymclennan7335 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the same issue with the clutch. turned out to be a $54 micro switch, but very scary when it happens.

  • @thomastsui1384
    @thomastsui1384 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick, sorry to hear about your 991.2 problems.

  • @s2artfraser
    @s2artfraser 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fingers crossed Nick. You never know you might get a new car

  • @ChuckJ1944
    @ChuckJ1944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, you do seem to have some issues. I have a 2012 991 and it's never been in the shop except for fluid changes. Sorry for your troubles, it must be frustrating.

    • @alliejr
      @alliejr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charles Jacobus My 2012 987.2 Boxster is the same. Only standard annual maintenance after 25000 miles.

    • @ChuckJ1944
      @ChuckJ1944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alliejr I'm thinking it's the license plate that's causing the problem. :-)

  • @Sams911
    @Sams911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what do we know about the propensity or lack there of, of the new 3.0 GDI engine to develop carbon deposits on the intake valves as is so common with other GDI engines?

  • @dancomber
    @dancomber 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Around 4:00 is he talking about Matt from Obsessed Garage's GT3? Thanks for the video Nick!

  • @wheelsandwatches
    @wheelsandwatches 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ah the fabled German reliability.

    • @simmo2745
      @simmo2745 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It more likely the owners use. Porsche 2nd in JD power survey

    • @martinsimek
      @martinsimek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      JD power survey is overrated. Wouldn’t go off that at all.

  • @johnwhodat8135
    @johnwhodat8135 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    '14 991.1 carrera s w/38,xxx mi. Had a minor problem with the sport exhaust system (warranty work) other than that so far so good, knock on wood.

  • @studiolezard
    @studiolezard 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you say the Targa had good resale value? It's my favourite, so that's good to know.

  • @robertsole9970
    @robertsole9970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonder if all the driving and having fun in the snow doing donuts and such, contributed to his issues. Although mostly sealed up, some moisture could have got into a connector or affected a ground strap, leading to all of these electrical issues. Porsche bought it back, but seems that a deep dive into cleaning all of the electrical connectors and ground straps, might have solved it. But I suppose the techs are not permitted to do anything not mentioned in the factory repairs manual

  • @sdcair
    @sdcair 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nick, you should show a complete taking apart and putting back together of your Porsche. Like they do with guns.

  • @rainzoro
    @rainzoro 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Porsche would not let a random person to interview a Gold Meister Engineer. This shows Nick’s relationship with Porsche and consequentially how Porsche views Nick and this channel.

  • @TedwardDrives
    @TedwardDrives 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Your mechanic might be Christopher Walken's brother

  • @agoodm
    @agoodm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like deja vu... Your Porsche has some additional new features; lets hope it doesnt escalate to the tingly jacuzzi bath when it rains, with the flashing xmas tree dash and the smoking electronics when you go over a bump...

  • @MagicAyrtonforever
    @MagicAyrtonforever 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Nick, you never have any luck with your 911's!

  • @FourT6and22
    @FourT6and22 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first though when you mentioned all the fault codes is a bad battery. It's pretty common on these cars from what I've heard. Should be a simple fix if that's the case.

  • @tecnaman9097
    @tecnaman9097 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The workshop is so 'perfect'. If only mine looked was so flash!

  • @ZaDude1970
    @ZaDude1970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The orange Targa sitting in the back looks pretty fine Nick!

  • @ashxia8518
    @ashxia8518 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nick, a while back I had a similar issue with my car, all sorts of warning light came on for no reason, car was in and out of dealership for a month before they figure out that the master control board had failed completely, you may want your dealer to check that, it could be the source of your problem.

  • @MarkDavidSpiteri
    @MarkDavidSpiteri 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not had issues like that on my 991 but I did on my earlier 997. A raft of intermittent errors which kept coming and going, inc the fuel gauge like yours. The cause, after many days of tests and troubleshooting, turned out to be the battery! Basically it was not giving enough voltage at startup so various systems would not work properly and then trigger errors. New battery fixed everything. But exactly one year later I had 2 random error codes appear - I took it in and insisted they test the battery before touching anything else ... battery again ...

  • @andrewp4220
    @andrewp4220 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd let that guy work on any of my cars. You can tell he's an engineer by heart. Very tech savvy.

  • @stevecieri2755
    @stevecieri2755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done on the interview. The tech was so honest...”analog guy in a digital world...”. The M badge introduced bad karma your car. You’ll need a witch doctor to get the car fixed!