2005 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2005

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2005 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (6%)

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2005 Porsche Cayenne electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

71796 mi

US $264
Passenger side headlight tray was missing hardware. Missing hardware installed and Loctite applied to all remaining headlight tray hardware. 
78291 mi

US $436
Malfunctioning left rear parking sensor replaced. 

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2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

72000 mi

US $40
Replaced OEM Varta 850CCA battery with Deka Gold 900CCA lead acid battery. 
83000 mi Front L turn signal was showing "Check Direction Indicators" error, when L turn signal stalk was used. Removed cluster and found upper electrical contact broken, inside indicator bulb housing. Fixed short by applying silicone cement to affix 
88000 mi

US $15
Replaced two front cornering lamps with Pilot Xenon H3 55W bulbs 
104700 mi

US $220
Proactively replaced HVAC blower motor and resistor. 
108000 mi

US $240
Rotating bar that spins around and locks the headlamp enclosures down was having trouble. Degraded plastic had become rough from removing headlights to change bulbs, restore lexan covers, etc. Lube or sand the plastic area where bar slides across. 
133000 mi

US $125
Although the air conditioning was working, the blower to the air conditioner was working intermittently, so it was replaced. (It made a loud noise and you could barely feel the cold air when it was extremely hot outside) 

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2005 Porsche Cayenne Electrical Problems

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