RBD914 v2 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 So picture the scene, it's a lovely day and the sun is shining in Scotland for a change, my darling wife is away for the weekend visiting her Mother in Thurso and I'm home alone minding the dogs. The perfect opportunity to disappear for a few hours in the Boxster me thinks! The scenery is a green blur as I cut through the fabulous Scottish Borders countryside on the deserted A708 from Moffat to Selkirk, I'm in driving nirvana with St Marys Loch gleaming on my right hand side as the sun bounces off its surface, life is good when suddenly..... The dash lights up with "PSM Failure. Adapted driving permitted" , that's strange I thought, better take it easy and see if sorts itself out, next thing another warning pings up "Engine Control Fault. Consult a garage. Driving permitted" the little picture of an engine also lights up in Amber. Just as I'm thinking, "well at least driving is permitted", the engine decides otherwise and misfires badly with a sudden loss of power, I limp it to a layby and coast to a stop. At this point I am in the middle of nowhere. I leave it a minute and then switch it on again, it fires up fine, runs fine, no warning lights or messages. Just a ghost in the machine (did someone make an album with that title) thinks I, so off I go again whilst keeping a close eye on temperature and oil pressure gauges, all is well for 10 minutes or so when it does a repeat performance. This time I pull over and ring Edinburgh OPC, he listens and says he will get Porsche Assistance to recover the car to the OPC, drop me off at home, then organise a replacement courtesy car free of charge while they fix it. Ah well, bang goes my guilty pleasure today then! However, what a Fantastic service from Porsche I have to say, one hour after I have broken down the car is en route to OPC Edinburgh and I am back at home having a cup of tea with a BMW 5 series courtesy car sat on the drive! OPC say they can't look at it until Monday, Porsche is closed then due to Bank Holiday, so if they need parts it will be Wednesday at the earliest before I get it back. Well at least it's still under Porsche Warranty for another 2 years so no worries, these things happen. However it is ironic that after 40 years of driving and owning at least 50 cars or so, this is the only one that has ever broken down on me - trust it to be the most expensive one! How sad does my baby look on the back of the recovery truck! ??? URL=http://s190.photobucket.com/user/RBD914/media/image_7.jpeg.html][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveH Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 What a stroke of bad luck! I was admiring your car last weekend and who knows what's round the corner (so to speak) but first class service from Porsche and hopefully all will be fixed under warranty. A sorry sight on the back of that truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Sorry to here that. Hope it gets sorted soon. Wont be able to see the car at Porsches in the Glenn then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEZ 9815 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Sorry to read your misfortune, at least it was made easier by the breakdown service. It would be interesting to hear the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Bad luck, but I'm sure it'll get sorted quickly once they get to work. At least you had some beautiful scenery to admire while you waited for recovery. ? I spent over three hours on a petrol station forecourt waiting to be recovered after mine misbehaved recently (Faulty oil level sensor =DO NOT DRIVE ANY FURTHER alert). Porsche Assistance were very efficient. The delay was because the recovery company insisted on using a curtain sided lorry as the car had to be taken 80 miles to OPC Cambridge. Do let us know how things progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer250 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Sorry to read about this. I am sure they will sort it and you can get back to driving nirvana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Toeside said: Sorry to here that. Hope it gets sorted soon. Wont be able to see the car at Porsches in the Glenn then Afraid not mate! However if the weather is good I might venture along on my bike, just to say hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 2 hours ago, PEZ 9815 said: Sorry to read your misfortune, at least it was made easier by the breakdown service. It would be interesting to hear the outcome. Thanks, I will post on here once I found out what the issue is...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hope all goes well RBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj225 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Daniel Joseph said: Bad luck, but I'm sure it'll get sorted quickly once they get to work. At least you had some beautiful scenery to admire while you waited for recovery. ? I spent over three hours on a petrol station forecourt waiting to be recovered after mine misbehaved recently (Faulty oil level sensor =DO NOT DRIVE ANY FURTHER alert). Porsche Assistance were very efficient. The delay was because the recovery company insisted on using a curtain sided lorry as the car had to be taken 80 miles to OPC Cambridge. Do let us know how things progress. Interesting to know whether that's because they didn't want the posh folk to see a Porsche on the back of a recovery truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 6 minutes ago, cj225 said: Interesting to know whether that's because they didn't want the posh folk to see a Porsche on the back of a recovery truck... That's what the recovery driver said! Actually, I believe it was the recovery company covering itself against any claim that the car had suffered damage in transit. The recovery guy photographed every panel and wheel (all unmarked) before he even touched the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I will bet the car is lying to you and the systems are just having a hissy fit. I had the same problem as Dan. after about 10 miles I got the message 'OIL LEVEL LOW, DO NOT DRIVE ANY FURTHER' (or something like that). Well I looked under the car and there was no sign of a leak and I calculated that the car hadn't burnt that quantity of oil without it all being over the back end of the vehicle. Of course there's no dip stick to physically check what the systems are reporting. So I hedged my bets and added half a litre of oil only for the car to tell me after another 10 miles 'OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH, DRIVING PERMITTED' It then displayed this message on every journey for the next two weeks until I dropped the extra oil out. It hasn't done it since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I would get the OPC to check for damage under the car, my neighbours GT4 had to be recovered a few weeks ago and there was damage to the undertray and front spoiler from getting it on and off the truck. Rob hope you get the car back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 sorry to hear your woes. hope it all sorts out quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 8 hours ago, Tony Daniel said: I would get the OPC to check for damage under the car, my neighbours GT4 had to be recovered a few weeks ago and there was damage to the undertray and front spoiler from getting it on and off the truck. Rob hope you get the car back soon. Thanks for the tip, I watched him load it on and he was very careful to check clearances so should be ok on that score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorsh Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hope it's something simple and you get her back soon. The front spoiler looks to be the only part in danger as it goes on and off that flatbed - but if you seen it go on OK then it should be OK coming off. Used to have a 5 series, lovely comfortable car - just not as nimble as the GTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antjrice Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 1st breakdown in 50 cars?? That was some run! Nice to hear that Porsche have responded well so hopefully it will be painless from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Now then Rob That's a nightmare Mate but what great service from Porsche Hope its an easy fix and you get sorted soon cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, John T said: Now then Rob That's a nightmare Mate but what great service from Porsche Hope its an easy fix and you get sorted soon cheers Thanks John, I'm hoping it's just an electronics glitch of some sort! Probably all that rain on the run through Kendal, it's not used to seeing bad weather! By the way can you email me the map of the route we took, I am down in North Yorkshire on the bike in two weeks time and may use the first half if the route to Alston. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimmo12 Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Will be interested to hear what the problem is. The A708 is a great drive but wouldn't like to breakdown there. Will this incident persuade you to extend warranty and assistance when the time comes? Mine will be due about the same time as yours and I'm inclined to go for it. Hope you get sorted quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Really sorry to hear about your car but Porsche seem to have done all they could after the event. If its any consolation, my current pride and joy had two rides on a transporter during the first week of ownership! I was despairing but I have to say now these are fading memories and every time I drive the car I have a very large smile on my face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 ...and occasionally a ringing in the passenger's ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Gutting! Hope it's back soon. Keep us updated on the cause/fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 5 hours ago, Nimmo12 said: Will be interested to hear what the problem is. The A708 is a great drive but wouldn't like to breakdown there. Will this incident persuade you to extend warranty and assistance when the time comes? Mine will be due about the same time as yours and I'm inclined to go for it. Hope you get sorted quickly. Re the warranty, the recovery driver said the recovery alone would cost £400, then there's 5 days free hire car that would cost another £500 - that's before any repair bill! So to answer your question, Yes I will be extending the warranty when it runs out in June 2018! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Simo_UK said: Gutting! Hope it's back soon. Keep us updated on the cause/fix! Thanks, yes I will keep you all up to date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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