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by Jim S
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Handy tips
Replies: 34
Views: 2576

Re: Handy tips

Do we all know about the double HOLD feature on the Macan? I haven't RTFM and only discovered it from someone here. I never use mine as it is such a poor design, on my previous car it activated automatically when the car came to a stop and it was from the same manufacturing group. Why Porsche think...
by Jim S
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?
Replies: 13
Views: 8842

Re: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?

[/quote] How have you done that? Converted to a "button"? [/quote] Still a key but I bought another dummy key and cut it down and bonded on an aluminium -12 JIC Cap fitting that I had. So now it doesn’t look like a key is in there I still have the original dummy key for when I sell the car...
by Jim S
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?
Replies: 13
Views: 8842

Re: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?

crockers wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:14 am Why not remove the dummy key and just use your main key.
I quite often remove the dummy key, I have also changed mine so it doesn’t look like the key has been left in.

Jim
by Jim S
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?
Replies: 13
Views: 8842

Re: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?

Nuclear Nick wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:21 am
Jim S wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:27 pm Not sure on your year of Macan
It's in the first line of the post.......

I meant the what the specific workings of that year compared to my 2022 model
by Jim S
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?
Replies: 13
Views: 8842

Re: 2017 Macan S Keyless entry, can it be switched off?

Not sure on your year of Macan but on my 2022 model the key goes to sleep after a certain time of not moving so relay theft is reduced but the OBD method is stil possible. The keyless entry can be disabled on my 2022 model but unfortunately only each time you lock it. You have to press two of the th...
by Jim S
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: T v S first impressions
Replies: 20
Views: 3293

Re: T v S first impressions

I optioned the lane assist as I loved the adaptive cruise in my last car and thought it would be a great option to have. Well it was a real disappointment, I never use it as it can only be described as very poor. The ACC is mostly great compared to my old car but it could be better but I must say it...
by Jim S
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Oil consumption Gen 3 "S"
Replies: 12
Views: 2674

Re: Oil consumption Gen 3 "S"

I have done 30k miles in 20 months in my Gen3 GTS since I bought it new and have had to top it up once around the 8-9k miles.

Jim
by Jim S
Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Coolant heat up time?
Replies: 11
Views: 2322

Re: Coolant heat up time?

The thermostat is two stage, the first stage will bypass the radiator to allow the engine to warm up quicker. Once it starts to open it closes off that route and the coolant then goes through the radiator. The oil cooler acts as a heater for the oil to help it get up to temperature quicker using the...
by Jim S
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Coasting
Replies: 31
Views: 2841

Re: Coasting

[/quote] True, but that automatic coasting function seems to have been disabled in the Gen 3 Macan. You can still go into coasting mode manually, under the right conditions, by trying to select a higher than possible gear with the right hand paddle. [/quote] Coasting definitely works on my Gen3 Marc...
by Jim S
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres, Suspension
Topic: Tyre question for Steve
Replies: 7
Views: 1915

Re: Tyre question for Steve

[/quote] Totally agree with Nick. Depending on the make and pattern - the new tyre will have 8mm tread depth. So your punctured tyre has circa 75% remaining. Assuming both tyres have worn evenly, then no need to replace the pair. Ask your OPC to let you keep the punctured tyre, if it's repairable an...