PDK Transmissions: How They Work and Can They Be Repaired? | Tech Tactics Live 

Sadly audio quality renders essentially unwatchable

I liked seeing the inner workings of this manumatic transmission and hope we can see something in depth on the 9a1/MA1 engine family too.

so happy to know that someone out there repairs them.

Hi Great vid. I have a 991.1 turbos s and have the transmission differential pressure sensor 3 fail. Luckily the car is under warranty and porsche are replacing the transmission but my question is what does this sensor actually do? Cheers

I don’t have a PDK, but I enjoy watching and learning from all the PCA videos. I have a 987.1 Boxster that I will never part with that has a manual 5speed. Like many in the comments, I would like to say thank you to PCA and everyone that devotes time to make this club and its members better.

Thanks for this video. It is reassuring to know that PDK's can be repaired and that there is an aftermarket supplying upgraded repair parts. I certainly see an aluminum clutch oil pan in my future! It is understandable that the guests choose to be a little tight lipped about the skills and techniques they developed, since that gives them a competitive edge. The next challenge is identifying local shops around the country that have the skills to perform these repairs. I think many of us would like to know we have a local shop we can turn to if the unexpected were to happen.

Thanks for this. Lots of great information.

Thanks for this vid I’m thinking on buying a 2014 Panamera 4 but I’m a lil scared now with all these pdk videos or issues 🤷🏽‍♂️

I track my Cayman PDK and do my own maintenance. A fluid change is relatively easy and special tooling is NOT required. A filter/pan change is also straight forward. A competent mechanic can do both.

I was going to buy a 986 or a 987.1 but ended up buying a 2009 Boxster S with a PDK. I went from worrying about the IMS bearing and bore scoring to worrying about the PDK. Luckily I bought a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty so I`ll have a little piece of mind.

Great video. Very informative.

What years does the PDK find it self on the Pana's? are the V6 Panna equiped with the PDK? is this also on the Panas with AWD?

Lots of good info here. Would like to see this topic revisited at some point, maybe not as a live event so the audio issues can be worked out.

Very interesting. Thank-you.

Found this video AFTER Todd reached out to me in the PDK repair facebook group to get my 987.2 Boxster S 3.4L down to ATL. Feeling more confident that he’s going to be able to help me out.

Thanks for video everyone in PCA. I appreciate all the effort made to produce these segments and people making negative comments should remember these are live productions. Keep up great work. 🇮🇪 ☘️

What are the symptoms of pdk going to failure

Thanks for the video

After watching this video I'm going to stick to my manual transmission. I have had no trouble out of my 6 speed and the last fluid change was $100.00. But this was a great video and very informative. Thanks

A couple comments. First, thank for the choice of topic. I don't have one, but this helps when it's time to decide. Second, by now you know the production quality needs improvement. Get a cameraman at the remote location -- maybe more than one. You need better L-mikes and receivers -- if you're not using Sennheiser, get some. Third, it's ok with link up with a remote site, but you need a solid wifi and Wan circuit. If you can't hold a minimum 10 MB/sec both directions, fix it. Fourth, if you're not using one, you should get a console operator to adjust volumes and video rates on the fly, so the viewer doesn't have to constantly adjust between the local and remote sites. Good luck.

I have heard that in the traffic don't do inches movement of the car. That will hurt clutch. Is that true? Is it recommended to make a distant move in the traffic instead of shot distance?

I have a 2010 997.2 Turbo w/77k miles. Very reliable and runs great, but I do feel some slight engagement slip in either 1st gear and reverse, kinda feels like a manual, and more noticeable on a slope. I am thinking this might be somewhat normal? No other clutch issues in other gears. Anyone have thoughts?

Is the a different oil you would recommend for the track?

Can I ask you something ! Is PDK an exclusive gearbox for Porcher or is it available on other car models?

The technical/audio issues makes this unwatchable....

How do you square their advice with that given by Pedro in the PCA Tech Q&A? 11/01/2021: "Unless you are having issues, follow your manual's recommended schedule. There's no reason to change fluid at 40K or 60K miles." Pedro 06/17/2022: "I wouldn't open it till 90K miles. And yes, I would replace the filter when replacing." Pedro 07/04/2022: "At 50,000 it's still soon for a transmission flush. If it's working properly, wait until the recommended service schedule: At 60,000 miles, change the PDK clutch oil At 120,000 miles, change the PDK transmission oil" Pedro

Where did he say to get the distance sensor?

I had to search this video just to get more information. My PDK transmission went out on my Turbo S 2012. It's under warranty through endurance.... It's going to be eighteen thousand to replace

My PDK failed 4 weeks ago at 12,000 kms 2021 911 Still waiting for the dealer to figure out what the problem is. They replaced the pressure sensor - that didn't work. Now they're replacing the valve body. We'll see if this fixes the problem.

こんにちは。 997 ＰＤＫで故障のリスクを下げる為にどんな事をすれば良いですか？運転、メンテナンス　教えてください。

I feel a jerkyness in slow speeding, town. Speeding. Stop n start moments. Own a 718 GTS 2018 . Is that as it should be?

If most of the failures are with sensors / electronics, why the emphasis on owners being more aggressive with maintenance (fluid / filter changes)?

The reason the Cayenne doesn’t use PDK is because Cayenne’s are made to be able to Tow large objects which isn’t what a dual clutch transmission is made to do efficiently.

I cant believe no one asked whats the average cost of repair ?

Is the myth of having to replace the whole transmission because the mounts need replacing still something that grips these early PDK cars ?

Went to drive the car Friday and after cranking threw a P1731 and P1735. Hope it's just the solenoids and not the sensor in the PDK. Thankfully this happened after a 1500 mile road trip and I wasn't stranded but kind of ruined my weekend.

Its a great transmission when on the track with the Porsche Track Experience so that as a beginner, I can concentrate on driving and not shifting on something like a tight Driver Developement Track, but nothing like the 7-speed manual on my GTS. PDK, no thanks!

Nice vedio ❤

I really enjoy Tech Tactics....usually. Despite the audio issues (which I read in the comments you are acutely aware of the issue) these guys were just not as informative, helpful and as engaging as I had hoped for. They did not come across as being very interested in truly "teaching". They might be very good at what they do (repairs, diagnosing, etc), but this session just didn't work for me. I would have enjoyed some time spent stepping us through a more thorough sequencing and description of the PDK shift processes - valve actuation followed by which shaft actuates (with animation). The common failure discussion was helpful, but I was looking for more of the "Tech"nical content. Let's follow the Kaizen way and keep striving for improvement.

Put on closed captions and read it

Nissan GTR is the first production car with PDK

5:53 "for the most part they are very good, very reliable" Well that is all very nice if it is a $1000 fix, but when you are spending upwards of $25K on a new unit, that is unreasonable. I wonder what Porsche's cost is on that transmission on the production line? Probably less than $3K.

Such a great topic to cover! Lots of misinformation and conjecture being generally propagated on the web and elsewhere. This video is a very good initial step - however it would have been more valuable if the presenters in Atlanta were better prepared. Basic audio / communication issues were really annoying and should not have happened. I'm sure that the Atlanta Speedworks shop can do some good work, the presenters there did not instill much confidence with their answers to some very good questions. Tentative responses - looking at each other when questions were asked. Again, not confidence building.

Bad audio …

Yikes -- $25K for the tranny? That's what the whole engine cost in a IMS failure.

Does anyone else think that we shouldn't have to watch commercials during these videos. I mean, come on! I'm a current PCA member. Take some of that money and use it to put up a RU-vid video without ads. SMH

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Not to be rude/critical but the production quality of this video is not up to what PCA standards should be.

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Sure, it's great that Porsche replaces a PDK under warranty. But if they make crap, the owner should not be made to pay 25 to 35k for a transmission out of warranty, especially if it has less than 100k!!! That's absolute bullshit!! It's price gouging. Alot of these frigging cars aren't even worth 30k! These Germans have to stop being such cheap asses! Build quality and back up your work!!no reason these transmissions should be failing with less than 150k miles unless abused. AND there is no reason these transmissions should cost that much to replace!!! What are they made of? Gold and diamonds? Even the experts are saying that these transmissions are failing with no rhyme or reason! It's scary to hear that people that weekend drive with low.miles are experiencing failures! That's disgusting!!!! Come on Porsche! Once my extended warranty is out, I'm done with Porsche!! American car companies have had issues with quality but at least it's not that expensive to fix. Most V series Cadillacs last if you maintain them but it's not bad to fix if they break. There is no reason a Porsche tranny should fail if being serviced properly.

You need too do a Pre Video Trial with the People who will be in your Video. The Big Guy in the Shop Needs too Stop Backing Away from the Tablet and Mic Turning up the Mic is NOT the Answer Getting Closer too the Mic is the Answer or put on a Personal Mic. Who was the Sound Tech for this Video they need too be fired or Maybe that's the Very Problem YOU Fired the Sound Tech just Before this Video and you had NO Sound Tech for this Video but Whatever the Case maybe YOU need a Sound Tech or a Better Sound Tech if you had a Sound tech at Both Sites. Be More Professional and your Videos may Go Far.

NOT Rebuilding these Transmissions is Very Costly to the Customers the Shops Lose that Work of Rebuilding them and the Cost of Carbon in the Atmosphere for Shipping the Transmission all over the World and the Cost of Shipping a New one back too whoever is doing the Replacement and that is Really Not Needed and Puts more Carbon in the Atmosphere. OK I get if a Transmission Tech Don't Rebuild them Just Right Major Bad things can happen but that's how ALL Transmissions and Everything that makes your Car or Truck Work. And I Totally Get you need Special Training and Special Tools too Even Get Started Braking down any Transmission but it would be more cost-effective and Bring the Cost of Keeping your Car in Working order down. and I am Not Very impressed with how Porsche Designed and how they want too control these Cars and Who Gets too Work on them buy Limiting and making how and Who Rebuilds there Cars Transmission and I would bet it's not just the Transmissions that Porsche wants there Dealers, Tech's and any Work done on a Porsche too be them Solely I have a Big Problem with this for if you Bought and payed for your Porsche in Full you the owner should be able too have Whoever you want work on your Car or SUV or Truck You Shouldn't have too bring it back too the dealer for Every Little Thing. this Transmission by Blending The turbomatic or a Turbo-Hydramatic or Turbo Hydra-Matic and a Manual. I do Believe I seen something like this in the 60's on I remember my Father having a Car that was a manual and a Automatic in one there was a Clutch and if you put the Car in 4th Gear you could Stop without pushing in the Couch and takeoff without pushing in the Clutch and it would Go through the Automatic Gears and it had a Manual Clutch 4 Manual Gears and Automatic Clutches and Automatic torque converter and I want too say it was a late 50's Car could have been one of the 57 Chevys Dad owned Mom had her own 57 Chevy I don't think it was hers 57 Chevy that did that so long ago hard too Remember.

My god, this is so useless, as always! - Can you explain us how PDK works? - Sure! PDK is an automatic, but it works like a manual, but you don’t need to shift gears. It works very fast! 😎👍 You’re welcome. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

This is what should be referred to as PDD #$% poor Design, no transmission should cost $28K! Man, this is truly a love hate relationship with these things :)