Menu toggle

1999 996 C2 tiptronic - braking with the accelerator - not good...

Guest

Guest

New member
I have a 1999 911 (996) Carrera 2 Cabriolet tiptronic... I am 6'6" tall and wear a size 13/14 shoe!

After two unexplainable accidents in my car each involving me ramming the car in front, for no reason, I decided to look into the problem....

While braking slightly harder than normal braking, the top of my shoe hits the accelerator...
the harder I brake the more the accelerator works against the ABS... as the tiptronic has no clutch the car will only stop if the brake is released and re-applied or when you hit something in front!

I contacted Porsche, they said on three occasions that they knew of the problem but in 2000
they had modified the car to disable the accelerator when braking!!!!

They now deny saying that they knew of this problem... and that the cut out was for development reasons...??

I am applying to anyone who may have any information regarding this issue or any way of making these people listen to a genuine problem with severe safety implications... my dealer says he can't help me!?
 
Hi Gary

Not come across anything like the situation you describe - have you tried the Porsche Club of America site? - they tend to keep to the factuals more than any other site I visit.

Left foot braking might be the answer short term[;)]
 
I did almost the same thing first time I drove a Tip 911 - my foot was hitting the brake and accelerator and I nearly drove it straight into the back of another 911 in the driveway. Could have been hugely embarrassing - I've stuck to manuals since!
 
I was recently shunted up the back in my tiptronic and I had my foot on the brake and as I braked even harder the accelerator was depressed forcing me into the car in front. You have just made me realise it wasn't just a fluke. This is now worrying me. I take only take a size 10/11 shoe
 
Glad to hear I'm not alone on this one.. I had several close calls and two accidents before it was clear what was going on...

I also managed to get other people with as small as size 10 to replicate the problem!

Grant, please e-mail me helimad@mac.com

Thanks..
 
please keep the comments coming...

i need to hear from people who have been affected by this issue...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top