2008 Porsche Cayenne Service and Repair Manual
This 2008 Porsche Cayenne factory service and repair manual is built around the exact engine, trim and model-year combination on your build sheet, so the torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps inside are the ones Porsche published for this specific SUV, including the VIN A, VIN B, VIN C and VIN D engine codes stamped on the block rather than a generic Cayenne write-up.
Engines
- 3.6L V6 (VIN A, 5501) Gas
- 4.8L V8 (VIN D, 4801) Gas
- 4.8L V8 (VIN B, 4801) Gas
- 4.8L V8 (VIN C, 4851) Turbocharged Gas
Trims
- GTS Sport Utility 4-Door
- S Sport Utility 4-Door
- Turbo Sport Utility 4-Door
- Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Known issues on the 2008 Cayenne. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the automatic transmission's gear position indication: if the vehicle is exited without the transmission actually in Park and without the parking brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. The second, specific to the V6, covers a fuel line in the plenum panel area that can contact the rear engine compartment cover; engine movement while driving can cause knocking noises and chafing on the line, and a leak may develop, with fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source able to result in a fire. The third covers the headlights: missing caps over the low-beam horizontal adjustment screws can leave the headlights improperly adjusted, reducing road illumination or glaring oncoming drivers. Owners have filed 42 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From tracing a chafed fuel line on the V6 to resetting a faulty PRNDL indication or adjusting the headlights, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 Cayenne.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Plea
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming dr
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-20
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Own
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Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The part numbers involved are all included in the PDF. All parts before generation status S08 and before pro-duction date 01.09.2024. The vehicles affected are ones that use th
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned.
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Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentione
Technical information for a software update of various control units: Software Network VR28.13 SQ4
Showing the 8 most recent of 343 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000 (Power Train) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local d
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started wobbling with a loud sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The ve
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that others had also informed him
ENGINE HAS CUTOFF ON 3 OCCURRENCES: (1) OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH AND EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. I WAS ABLE TO MANUEVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER WHILE COASTING WITHO
THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S REAR WHEEL WELL. A RECALL EXISTS FOR 03-06 MODELS, BUT MY 08 IS SUFFERING THE FROM THE SAME ISSUE.
Showing the 5 most serious of 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.
