How to Deal With Your Porsche Macan PDK Transmission Problems from Experts in ST Marys

Nowadays, a lot of people are getting attracted to compact luxury SUVs as these cars are coming equipped with the latest advanced features and pack enough power to negotiate any terrain that comes their way. Besides that, luxury SUVs are very comfortable to ride.

Among the various automotive manufacturers, few have perfected the art of manufacturing compact luxury SUVs. One such highly popular automobile manufacturer is the Porsche which is gaining widespread recognition for its Macan.

The Porsche Macan is a 5-seater high-end compact SUV that comes equipped with all the modern features that you expect from Porsche. The popularity of the Porsche Macan can be gauged from the number of these cars that one gets to see on the road of ST Marys.

However, among the modern features sported by the Macan, the PDK transmission is both the cause of joy and sorrow for the drivers. There are numerous instances of drivers complaining about the malfunctioning of the PDK transmission in their Macan.

What is a PDK transmission?

The PDK transmission is the system that made Porsche the lord of the racetracks around the world. In the PDK transmission when one gear is selected, the gear ratios above and below it are already pre-selected. This means by just switching the clutch, the gear can shift both to a higher one & lower one without any loss of power.

In addition to this, pressurized hydraulic fluids are used by the PDK transmission to engage the clutch and also to cool down the friction discs of the clutch packs. Like all other mechanical parts the PDK transmission also encounters issues.

Let us look at the ways you can handle the issues caused due to failure of the PDK transmission in your Porsche Macan.

Limp-home mode

Among the various problems that are caused due to issues in the PDK transmission one such irritating problem you might face anytime is the activation of the “limp home mode”. The limp home mode is mostly caused in older model of Macans.

This is mainly caused due to delayed or harsh gear changes in your Porsche and it worsens with time. Moreover, this also leads to the illumination of the check engine light in your car. The delay in the gear shifting is caused due to a cracked or damaged conductor plate in your vehicle. Replacing the damaged conductor plate is going to solve the issue.

Issues in gear engagement

Another common issue faced by most drivers is related to the shifting of the gears in their Macan. Most of the time drivers have reported harsh upshifts when they try to accelerate or delay in downshifting when decelerating. Initially, you are going to experience this when the car is cold or while trying to accelerate slowly.

However, with the passage of time, the issue escalates and the problem becomes acute. This is mainly caused due to worn-out bores inside the valve body. This eventually affects the solenoid modulator vale or the clutch control valve and leads to issues in gear shifting.

Whenever you face these issues while shifting of the gears in your Porsche Macan, then take your car to a certified mechanic who will able to correctly diagnose the issue and take remedial measures.

Shift flares

There are also instances where drivers of Porsche Macan have complained about experiencing shift flares in their cars. The shift flares are caused both during acceleration and while downshifting under pressure. Most of the time your car is going to exhibit mild symptoms of shifts flares.

However, in due course of time, it is highly likely that the flares will become severe and will cause your transmission to enter into the limp-home mode. This problem occurs sporadically and appears without any symptoms. Shift flares are caused whenever there is a leakage of transmission fluid in your car.

Most of the time, worn bores inside the valve body cause transmission fluid leak or the leak might be caused due to ruptured hoses in the transmission system. The leakage of transmission fluid decreases the pressure required for the proper shifting of the gears & leads to flares when shifting.

Conclusion

The above-discussed factors are some of the problems that you are going to encounter whenever the PDK transmission system fails in your Porsche Macan. Most of the time people tend to ignore the symptoms during the initial stages and end up facing worse issues in their car.