2004 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2004

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2004 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (9%)

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2004 Porsche Cayenne electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

68000 mi Cornering light malfunction. 
119000 mi

US $550
Main battery (under driver's seat) tested bad with various electrical problems like radio changing stations by itself. Replaced main battery. 
126300 mi

US $150
trouble code for faulty air quality sensor. Replaced sensor. 
101000 mi

US $3000
AC fan screeching. Serpentine belt replaced. 
89100 mi

US $375
replace battery 
192000 mi

US $250
Replaced climate control blower and capacitor 
115320 mi

€500
Starter contacts replaced. New spark plugs , oil and filters 
115940 mi

€2000
Replaced various rubber hoses from the refrigeration system. 
152200 mi

US $800
Starter was weak probably because of water line failure long time ago. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

78740 mi

C $100
Replaced AC actuator motors (5) and repaired 2. Parts bought used on eBay, $100. 
79940 mi

C $360
Replaced the main battery under the driver's seat. Checked, but did not replace the second battery in the trunk under a bass speaker. 
90520 mi

C $236
System vacuumed and recharged with dye. Two weeks later the inspection showed no leaks. A good job by a local specialist. 
95020 mi

C $360
The 2004 Cayenne S had a couple of visits to Pat's Radiators in Kingston over depleted refrigerant and approaching summer. The first test failed to locate a leak. The second involved removing the front bumper cover only to discover nothing wrong with the condenser, either. So they recharged it with dye and it's been fine ever since.  
123200 mi

US $2500
replaced fan blower 
134300 mi

US $675
Driver's side front door latch replaced because interior lights and fuel pump priming didn't work when driver's door opened. 
118000 mi

US $48
headlight bulb low beam out. also needed proper aiming. 
68200 mi RR door lock not working, will repair later Door lock restored after lubrication of actuator 
79000 mi

US $325
Key replaced after new batteries didn't fix it. It was not communicating to the lock/security system so when I used the manual key inserted into the door handle to open the door the alarm system went off with no way to stop it!  
99200 mi

¤1750
Car key not recognize by immobilizer module! Ordering a new key takes +/- 10 working days?? 
110360 mi

¤4700
Alternator stopped charging battery. 5 hr work + 2650 AED for the alternator + few small parts to replace. 
150000 mi

US $341
PCM Configuration and Key programming (key needed to be reprogrammed)+ new key 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne Electrical Problems

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