Turbo Lag on Diesel Engined Macan

[porscherap]

My understanding is that the twin turbo set-up is x2 turbos, linked in series with a control flap, with one programmed to alleviate lag at lower revs (below) 2000rpm.
However my Macan seems to drag its feet when trying to pull away briskly. Above 2000rpm it flies!
Is this normal or do I have a potential issue with one of the turbos?

[Col Lamb]

My understanding is that the twin turbo set-up is x2 turbos, linked in series with a control flap, with one programmed to alleviate lag at lower revs (below) 2000rpm.
However my Macan seems to drag its feet when trying to pull away briskly. Above 2000rpm it flies!
Is this normal or do I have a potential issue with one of the turbos?

Have the system reset, drive like Miss Daisy and it learns that mode, resetting will liven up the engine and gearbox characteristics.

Then only use the Comfort setting when cruising, set in Sport mode at all other times.

One SD I tested prior to buying was terrible, foot to floor on the go pedal, wait a second then it took off, the lad was horrendous.

My own SD was sluggish in Comfort mode from the off, I always ran it in Sport.

Did not like the way the high speed performance of an SD dropped off a cliff so I ordered a Turbo.

I have always maintained that the SD should have had the same characteristics as a Beamer 35D engine, I’d still be driving my SD if it did.

[gasgas1]

cut out the air box and fit a free flow filter, after that try a TDI chip

[porscherap]

My understanding is that the twin turbo set-up is x2 turbos, linked in series with a control flap, with one programmed to alleviate lag at lower revs (below) 2000rpm.
However my Macan seems to drag its feet when trying to pull away briskly. Above 2000rpm it flies!
Is this normal or do I have a potential issue with one of the turbos?

Have the system reset, drive like Miss Daisy and it learns that mode, resetting will liven up the engine and gearbox characteristics.

Then only use the Comfort setting when cruising, set in Sport mode at all other times.

One SD I tested prior to buying was terrible, foot to floor on the go pedal, wait a second then it took off, the lad was horrendous.

My own SD was sluggish in Comfort mode from the off, I always ran it in Sport.

Did not like the way the high speed performance of an SD dropped off a cliff so I ordered a Turbo.

I have always maintained that the SD should have had the same characteristics as a Beamer 35D engine, I’d still be driving my SD if it did.

Thanks Col, yes that sounds reasonable.

[bobajob]

The SD is single, variable vane turbo

[DJMCUK]

One SD I tested prior to buying was terrible, foot to floor on the go pedal, wait a second then it took off, the lad was horrendous.

Same here. My wife really didn't gel with the young salesman.

[Neil1911]

One SD I tested prior to buying was terrible, foot to floor on the go pedal, wait a second then it took off, the lad was horrendous.

Same here. My wife really didn't gel with the young salesman.

I'm now quite proud of myself having managed to resist that

[On-Track]

In take off from standstill there was always a lag. I put that down to transmission programming as much as the engine. It could be a real pain taking off at roundabouts.

[porscherap]

The SD is single, variable vane turbo

Well that was a shock. How embarrassing. I honestly thought the diesel engine was a twin-turbo. That'll explain the lag then!

So the next question is I guess, I wonder if the Diesel ECU(s) have self-learning to help overcome the lag and gear-changing programming.

[SAC1]

The SD is single, variable vane turbo

Well that was a shock. How embarrassing. I honestly thought the diesel engine was a twin-turbo. That'll explain the lag then!

So the next question is I guess, I wonder if the Diesel ECU(s) have self-learning to help overcome the lag and gear-changing programming.

Have you tried a PDK reset? See this topic for how to do it......

viewtopic.php?t=13578

I used to put my SD in Sport for more rapid get aways too.