After 2 years of worry-free enjoyment of my 2013 981 Cayman 2.7 (except for Clunky shifts and vibrations in 981 Cayman 2.7 PDK , and for having had to replace also the second PADM dynamic gearbox mount), end of Augsut my car left me stranded in Switzerland when the gearbox got stuck in 7th gear.
The codes that PIWIS reveals are:
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The fact that all 6 sensors fail at the same time seems to be something I've not ran across during my reading on various forums and threads, so there is a glimmer of hope that this is 'just' a cabling issue outside of the gearbox.
The main goal of this thread is to add to the body of knowledge on this type of issues in a focussed way (not polluting the other threads I've referenced).
But of course, any hints and tips would be more than welcome.
For example on how to convince my Italian independent Porsche specialist to tackle this issue in a structured way ...
The codes that PIWIS reveals are:
- P1731 - Distance sensor information - shift rod 1 outside validity range
- P1732 - Distance sensor information - shift rod 2 outside validity range
- P1733 - Distance sensor information - shift rod 3 outside validity range
- P1734 - Distance sensor information - shift rod 4 outside validity range
- P173B - Transmission input shaft speed sensor, clutch 1 - short circuit to ground, to B+ or open circuit
- P173C - Transmission input shaft speed sensor, clutch 2 - short circuit to ground, to B+ or open circuit

PDK Transm. Fault poss. No R gear Drive on poss.
Hello all, I am a new member to the forum. I just bought my first porsche 9 months ago. While I was driving one night the car seemed sound like it "missed a shift" (loud clunk) and 3 error lights came on: 1.) Transm. Fault poss. No R gear drive on poss. 2.) Fault engine control possible to...

Outstanding Tech Contribution! - Affordable PDK distance...
I haven't put this in the DIY section with the other videos as it's just a request for help. Background: The sensor that fails most in the PDK is the distance sensor, which is the one that senses the position of each of the shift rods. I'm trying to gather the required information so it's...
The fact that all 6 sensors fail at the same time seems to be something I've not ran across during my reading on various forums and threads, so there is a glimmer of hope that this is 'just' a cabling issue outside of the gearbox.
The main goal of this thread is to add to the body of knowledge on this type of issues in a focussed way (not polluting the other threads I've referenced).
But of course, any hints and tips would be more than welcome.
For example on how to convince my Italian independent Porsche specialist to tackle this issue in a structured way ...