Inside Intelligence

• Thanks to the ALLDATA Repair Info Centre Service, technicians can now solve an issue on a 2015 Porsche 981 Cayman S.

Query

In this recent example, the ALLDATA Repair Info Centre Service team tackled a problem on a 2015 Porsche 981 Cayman S. The owner of the car was experiencing a “strange noise” emanating from the engine compartment whilst driving – they described it as a “high-frequency, pulsating” noise. There was no pattern or specific conditions when the noise would be heard.

After various checks and road tests were carried out, and although the noise could be heard, there was no obvious reason for it or where it was being generated from.

Solution

Thankfully, the ALLDATA Repair Info Centre Service experts were able to come to the rescue! Although relatively uncommon, the team had encountered this issue before. The cause of the noise is from the vehicle’s oil separator.

If there is an excessive spring force tolerance from within the oil separator, it can cause that “high-frequency, pulsating” noise.  

The solution is to first check the part number of the separator on the vehicle; if this is ‘9A1.107.042.01’, the part will need to be replaced with a later, modified one. Once fitted, the issue should be solved and the vehicle much quieter for the motorist.