Electrical System Problems of Porsche 911

Porsche 911 owners have reported 19 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's underhood wiring (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Porsche 911

The Electrical System problem

The pcm unit which controls the cars computers keeps shutting on and off saying do not drive. Get service …. . This has happened on many cars and there was a class action suit regarding a recall. It is now closed and I was never notified.   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Pe 01 031/ wiring harness instrument panel would malfunction intermittently. Engine would remain on after turning the ignition switch off. Engine check light would intermittently flash, and a/c would not operate. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.   Read details...

The Battery problem

The car battery exploded when I turned the ignition key. The car is always parked in the garage when not in use. As the car has very low mileage, about $15k miles over a period of ten years, and I am the original owner.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Odometer fraud. The contact owns a 1991 Porsche 911. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased from a dealer in the state of utah, and the utah dealer had purchased the vehicle from the importing dealer in the state of georgia.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Pe 01 031/ wiring harness instrument panel would malfunction intermittently. Engine would remain on after turning the ignition switch off. Engine check light would intermittently flash, and a/c would not operate. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.   Read details...




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