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YOUR RESEARCHAre coil packs covered by OPC warranty?
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Result: they had to recover me and loan me a nice new Cayman whilst I got the coil packs (2 of) replaced under warranty.
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So the dealer says the spark plugs need replaced and I should replace the coil packs as "they look like they're on their way out" at the same time plus a couple of covers which are corroded.
Leading evidence: 'Replace under warranty' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace coil packs as "they look like they're' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suggestion · Original poster
So the dealer says the spark plugs need replaced and I should replace the coil packs as "they look like they're on their way out" at the same time plus a couple of covers which are corroded.
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They certainly are although they will only replace failed packs and not those that look "on their way out".
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I would try to get them replaced first on the basis that it will obviously cost Porsche less to do it now than recover you and give you a loan car later.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I have discussed the preventative approach with the OPC however they have said Porsche is absolutely black and White about this so if the coils haven't failed they won't replace them.
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Replace coil packs as "they look like they're
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Suggestion · Original poster
So the dealer says the spark plugs need replaced and I should replace the coil packs as "they look like they're on their way out" at the same time plus a couple of covers which are corroded.
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I would try to get them replaced first on the basis that it will obviously cost Porsche less to do it now than recover you and give you a loan car later.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I have discussed the preventative approach with the OPC however they have said Porsche is absolutely black and White about this so if the coils haven't failed they won't replace them.
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So the dealer says the spark plugs need replaced and I should replace the coil packs as "they look like they're on their way out" at the same time plus a couple of covers which are corroded. I've been quoted £385 all in for the job. Should I take the hit on the coil packs now or wait till they really do fail?
Personally I would try and get them to replace them now under warranty given what they have advised. If they won't, and they may well not, then I would wait until they fail, make use of the Porsche Assist recovery and loan car service and get them exchanged under warranty. But that is me.
I would try to get them replaced first on the basis that it will obviously cost Porsche less to do it now than recover you and give you a loan car later.
I guess it also depends on you and what value you put on your own time as obviously waiting for recovery etc when they do fail will take a little time.
Appreciate the steer Gizmo :thumb:
I have discussed the preventative approach with the OPC however they have said Porsche is absolutely black and White about this so if the coils haven't failed they won't replace them. Crazy isn't it?
Crazy indeed. I had exactly the same conversation, with the same outcome. Result: they had to recover me and loan me a nice new Cayman whilst I got the coil packs (2 of) replaced under warranty. Then they did the rest at annual service a couple of months later (again under warranty).
It's not the OPC decision as Porsche will not pay them for the work. I agree with you that it seems short sighted but what can you do?
If you can afford the inconvenience of the recovery / loan vehicle I wouldn't pay to get something that is covered under the warranty replaced yourself but ultimately it's your time so therefore it's your call.
Good luck either way
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