KNOWN FAULT · Porsche

Rattling around the rear silencers from the exhaust flaps (Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS and Spyder RS)

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Engine / equipment: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS and 718 Spyder RS (982)
Period mentioned: 2024 (US model years)
Symptoms: Rattling or clattering around the rear silencers, mainly on the first start after the car has been parked for a long time.
Possible cause described: The exhaust flap shaft needs some play and can vibrate when it is activated. Porsche replaces the left and right flap actuators with a kit that adds a retaining spring (technical information 287/26).
Check for the garage: Ask the workshop to confirm that the noise comes from the exhaust flaps before fitting the kit from information 287/26.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask the workshop to confirm that the noise comes from the exhaust flaps before fitting the kit from information 287/26.

What are the symptoms?

Rattling or clattering around the rear silencers, mainly on the first start after the car has been parked for a long time.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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