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2008 Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (3%)

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2008 Porsche Cayman electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Porsche Cayman

Engine not specified

36900 mi

US $337
Replaced bad AC pressure switch. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

44000 mi

US $149
Battery died over the winter break. Had to replace. 
44000 mi Rear TPMS replaced 
39000 mi

US $190
replaced battery 
25000 mi Battery not holding charge; "old" battery. 
45500 mi

US $200
Passenger power mirror not movable with power controls. Looks like very expensive control electronics not functioning. Fortunately, I can live with the issue because it would otherwise be $1k+ dealer visit. 
60140 mi TPMS antenna 
24300 mi Drivers side window sometimes wouldn't fully close when door shut. Microswitch adjusted and problem fixed. 
43000 mi Switch located inside passenger compartment used to open front trunk stopped working. Switch was replaced by dealer under warranty. 
92000 mi

US $650
A pressure sensor for the AC system failed, causing faulty pressure readings and instructing the radiator and engine compartment fans to run on high at all times. The diagnosis was not straight-forward, as sensor is not a typical maintenance/repair item. Sensor was replaced and AC recharged. 
33700 mi Trunk release switch failed. Replaced by warranty. 
13300 mi Radio diversity fault corrected when shop was trouble-shooting an inetermittant radio "lock-up" feature. Dealer could not replicate the lock-up, but did correct the diversity fault. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

13000 mi Recirculation fan flap not closing correctly 
30300 mi Clutch pedal switch replaced 
22000 mi

US $5
Replaced brake light bulb 
9000 mi Ordered new steering colummn control unit because cruise control was inoperative. Steering column control unit replaced after part came in. 
30000 mi Replace car horn, low tone out. 
62000 mi

US $1100
tire pressure monitoring system sensors 

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2008 Porsche Cayman Electrical Problems

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