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2002 Porsche 911 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 175 repairs.
2002 Porsche 911 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Porsche windows have sensors that raise the window 1/2 inch after door is closed to make a tight seal. Sensors go bad and window doesn't close tightly. Have to replace sensor. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 34000 mi US $300 |
Replaced window regulator |
| 65000 mi US $240 |
Driver front turn signal stopped working. Required wiring repair in the headlamp unit. |
| 79000 mi US $247 |
1. Replaced headlight switch. Symptom was low beams would not turn on. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 56200 mi US $110 |
Replace passenger window regulator |
| 71300 mi US $152 |
Brake switch. $20 for part the rest for labor |
| 52000 mi | Turn signal bulb holder no longer making contact with connector. Removed headlight assembly, removed turn signal bulb (in its holder), bent contacts inside headlight assembly to make contact. Works fine now. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
AC compressor clutch *fell off* and disappeared somewhere on the road. Quotes to repair included replacing compressor (with new OEM), including refrigerant handling and recharge, about $2000. Bought used compressor from local Porsche used parts specialist for $150, removed clutch from it, and installed on my compressor. |
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Erratic locking system; alarm chirps; passenger window not dropping when closing door. Two problems: passenger door lock mechanism faulty and failing passenger window regulator. Solution: 1) install new passenger window regulator, 2) remove passenger door lock mechanism, resolder bad solder joints, reinstall |
| 88000 mi | Passenger window auto lower/raise sometimes doesn't work right with door open/close, and door lock button is sometimes lit erroneously, two are related. Also, cigarette lighter outlet often seems not to be powered. |
| 81000 mi US $750 |
Window regulator not operating properly. Sometimes the driver's door would not open because the window would not come down. |
| 87000 mi US $1100 |
battery wasn't staying charged, I got stranded twice. Put in a rebuilt Bosch Alternator and they gave me a new interstate battery no-charge because it was still under warranty. |
| 87000 mi US $900 |
car was starting when cold but would struggle if warm. Was starting hard all the time. Thought it was alternator and battery last time but it ended up being the starter motor. Starts up like it's brand new now. |
| 57500 mi US $175 |
replaces Clock spring for airbag |
| 32000 mi US $2500 |
steering lock assembly defective window regulator defective |
| 62000 mi A $400 |
New ignition switch |
| 71300 mi A $350 |
New Headlight Switch |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Driver side window regulator failure |
| 53900 mi US $250 |
SRS system error - passenger seat belt error. |
| 56000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced alternator |
| 57000 mi US $900 |
Airbag light activated by seat belt sensor error. |
| 57900 mi US $1750 |
Window regulator needed to be replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Replaced window regulator on passenger side. |
| 68200 mi US $900 |
Passenger door was not recognizing if it was open or closed, locked or unlocked, so it would give a "double beep" while driving down the road to let me know the door was open. |
| 107880 mi C $200 |
turn signal would not self cancel one direction and would not lock in the other. bought replacement module, installed mdoule. problem solved. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 72000 mi US $290 |
Groaning noise when AC was on. Turned out to be one of the pulleys/ Replaced the belt while we were in there (did not include cost of belt) |
| 79200 mi US $300 |
Window stopped dropping correctly when door handle was opened and when window switch was selected. Replaced window regulator. Fixed part of issue. Then replaced door latch which corrected the rest. |
| 70060 mi C $990 |
Alternator failure, replaced the defective unit with a non-rebuilt, brand new one. |
| 72220 mi C $200 |
Driver side window wouldn't drop down 1/4" while opening and closing the door. Needed a new door latch. |
| 72540 mi | Driver side window needed a new regulator. Dealer quoted $960 another mechanic $250 for the job but I sold it without repairing it. |
| 72000 mi £150 |
Alternator clutch pulley faulty, but replaced whole alternator with a Bosch fully reconditioned unit with new clutch pulley fitted, as i got a very good price. |
| 52700 mi C $50 |
Window regulator |
| 96000 mi US $1891 |
windshield washer pump and switch assembly were replaced to fix intermittent problem, 467.01 |
| 102000 mi US $1914 |
unable to switch between trip meter, mpg, temperature, etc. multifunction display column switch assembly was replaced, 406.07 |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34720 mi | Trunk and engine compartment release button works intermittently, so dismantled switch and cleaned contacts. Now works perfectly. |
| 62620 mi | Car's been problem free for past 3 years! The buttons for the hood & boot release works intermittently, so took out and clean contacts but no improvements. So have to depend on manual cable release sometimes, will see whether replacing the switches can solve the problem. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 40000 mi US $1140 |
Replaced battery which was about one year old with a new battery because existing battery would not hold charge more than 24 hours. New battery continued to loose charge and was replaced under warranty when new alternator installed. |
| 41900 mi US $195 |
Chronic loss of battery power if the car not used for 24 - 36 hours. The problem was determined to be caused by an after market radio drawing an excess of energy even with the car turned of and the alarm set. Fuse D8 removal solves issue. |
| 123000 mi US $240 |
Window would dip when latch was pulled. As soon as you released the latch the window would go back up. Should of stayed down till the door was closed. Had to replace driver side door latch |
| 124000 mi US $165 |
red light came on and the volt meter started dropping. Made it home and parked it. Called around and found an alternator for about $144 with core exchange. |
| 54000 mi US $1000 |
Missing ground to license plate lighting, multiple lights bulbs replaced. |
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