When did the Porsche Cayenne Battery go bad?
The old battery had been a bit of a worry since Christmas, when I had to jump start the car a couple of times after it had been standing for a few weeks.
Is there a backup battery in a Cayenne?
All Cayenne models can optionally be equipped with a backup battery (starter battery). This backup battery ensures that the vehicle can still be started even if the vehicle battery (main battery) is discharged. The main battery is the one under the driver’s seat (LHD).
What happens if you disconnect the positive lead on a Porsche Cayenne?
If you disconnect the positive lead first, there is a chance that your tool may touch the metal chassis. This will result in a short circuit which would be can be dangerous to both the car and you. Be sure to purchase a battery that has the same group number and CCA rating (Cold Cranking Amps).
Can a Cayenne be fitted with a spare wheel?
On the Cayenne, the optional backup battery cannot be fitted in conjunction with a 17″ collapsible spare wheel. In order not to exceed the maximum permitted rear axle load, no Cayenne model can simultaneously be equipped with the backup battery, a full-size spare wheel on the external holder and a trailer towing device.
Where is the battery on a Porsche Cayenne?
It feels better to have a Bosch part back on the car – Porsches never seem to work right with anything else. I’ll claim on the three-year guarantee for the dud one so it should all work out. Most Porsche Cayenne 955 (Gen 1) models have a single large battery under the left front seat: that is the passenger seat on a right-hand drive car.
If you disconnect the positive lead first, there is a chance that your tool may touch the metal chassis. This will result in a short circuit which would be can be dangerous to both the car and you. Be sure to purchase a battery that has the same group number and CCA rating (Cold Cranking Amps).
Where can I find the Porsche battery code?
Check for this code in your owners manual – it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. If you can’t find it, call Porsche and they will give you the code for free.
How do you change the radio on a Porsche Cayenne?
In some Cayennes, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual – it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet.
What causes a Porsche Cayenne to start slow?
The electrical system on the Porsche Cayenne is rather complex and can cause a variety of problems when a battery has a low charge. On the Porsche Cayenne, a flat battery can cause a multitude of electrical glitches, Check Engine Lights (CELs) and slow starter operation.
When to hook up power supply to Porsche Cayenne?
Keep in mind that Porsche recommends hooking up a vehicle power supply (and NOT a battery charger) to the car if you will be working on the vehicle for more than 15 minutes for procedures such as: using a diagnostic scanner, adjusting the headlights and any time the doors, hood and rear hatch will be open for an extended period of time.
Why does my Cayenne have a weak battery?
It started having this problem about a year ago. The issue was a weak (not dead) battery. The underlying problem is that when any engine is hot the compression goes up and it is harder to turn it over, so a weak battery, one that is fine with a cold engine, can exhibit this problem.
The electrical system on the Porsche Cayenne is rather complex and can cause a variety of problems when a battery has a low charge. On the Porsche Cayenne, a flat battery can cause a multitude of electrical glitches, Check Engine Lights (CELs) and slow starter operation.