Open the glove compartment and remove any inserted SD card from the SD card slot.
To do this, first press on the SD card to release it. Then, pull the SD card out of the card slot.

NOTICE
Using the SD cards on vehicles that are not assigned to this campaign
•

Risk of damage to control unit



Use the specified SD cards only for the vehicles assigned to the campaign.
3

Insert SD card for the PCM update into the SD card slot in such a way that the bevelled edge of
the SD card is at the front right.

Part No.

Designation
– Region

Vehicle assignment

9Y0919360D

SD memory card for PCM update
– North America

– I-no. ER3
– PCM software version 2483

4

Start the PCM 5.0 software update using the PIWIS Tester.
4.1

Select the PCM 5.0 control unit in the control unit selection screen ('Overview' menu) and
press •F12“ ('Next') to confirm your selection.

4.2

Once the PCM 5.0 control unit has been found and is displayed in the 'Overview', select the
'Maintenance/repairs' menu.

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4.3

Select the 'Install software update' function
and press •F12“ ('Next') to perform the
software update  Installing PCM 5.0
software update.

4.4

Confirm the information that is displayed by
pressing •F12“ ('Next').

4.5

After meeting the preconditions, confirm
by checking the 'Status' column. Then, press
•F12“ ('Next') to continue.

4.6

Installing PCM 5.0 software update

Enter the required programming code in the relevant column  Entering PCM 5.0
programming code and press •F12“ ('Next') to confirm  Entering PCM 5.0 programming
code.
Existing PCM software
version

Part No. of SD memory
card

Programming code

2483

9Y0919360D

M2T4V

Entering PCM 5.0 programming code
4.7

Press •F8“ ('Start') to start.

4.8

After checking the software data, press •F8“ ('Start') to start programming.
Once the update has started, the PCM is restarted in the Update menu and the individual
components are then updated.
The time required for the update depends on the respective vehicle equipment and
can be up to 40 minutes.
Read and follow the instructions displayed on the PIWIS Tester during the update. The PCM is
restarted several times. The PCM screen remains dark for up to 3 minutes.
Information
Once the PCM software update has been performed, the last step 'Check PCM status' is
next. An error message may be displayed here. This error message can be ignored if there
is no active fault memory entry in the PCM fault memory after carrying out this campaign.
If there is an active fault memory entry, it must be found and corrected.

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4.9

Once the update is complete, an overview is displayed showing processes that have been
completed successfully marked with a check in the Status box. Press •F12“ ('Next')
to confirm.

4.10

Press •F11“ ('Back') to return to the control unit overview.

Software version programmed during this campaign:
Software version* before programming

Software version* programmed during this
campaign:

2483

9807

* Following control unit programming, the software version can be read out of the PCM 5.0 control unit in
the 'Extended identifications' menu using the PIWIS Tester.
5

Open the glove compartment and remove the inserted SD card from the SD card slot.

6

Re-code PCM 5.0 and loudspeaker booster.
6.1

Select the 'PCM 5.0' and 'Loudspeaker booster' control unit in the control unit selection
screen ('Overview' menu) and press •F12“ ('Next') to confirm your selection.

6.2

Once the PCM 5.0 and loudspeaker booster control units have been found, select the
'Codings/adaptations' menu.

6.3

Select the 'Automatic coding' function and
press •F12“ ('Next') to start control unit
coding  Automatic coding.

6.4

When coding is complete, the message
“Coding has been completed successfully” is
displayed and a check will appear in the
relevant 'Status' box.
If coding is not completed successfully
(error message “Coding was not completed
successfully”), coding must be repeated.

7

Automatic coding

6.5

Once coding is completed successfully, press •F12“ ('Next').

6.6

Press •F11“ ('Back') to return to the control unit overview.

Perform software update for chassis control (PASM) and roll stabilization (PDCC) if
necessary
The following control units are re-programmed and then re-coded in the specified sequence:
•
•

Chassis control (PASM)
Roll stabilization (PDCC)*

* Depending on equipment (This is checked automatically by the PIWIS Tester)

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WARNING
Automatic lifting and lowering of the vehicle
•

Danger of limbs being trapped when working on the vehicle during the adjustment procedure.



The vehicle must stand freely and must not be jacked up.



Do not work on the vehicle.



Stay a safe distance away from the vehicle.
For specific information on control unit programming during this campaign, see the table
below:
Required PIWIS Tester software version:

38.400.020 (or higher)

Type of control unit programming:

Control unit programming using the "Campaign"
function in the Additional menu on the PIWIS
Tester by entering a programming code.

Programming code:

Y7F6S

Programming sequence:

Read and follow the information and instructions
on the PIWIS Tester during the guided
programming sequence.
Several control units are re-programmed and
re-coded during the programming sequence.
Do not interrupt programming and coding.

Programming time (approx):

up to 20 minutes*
* The time required for the update depends on the
respective vehicle equipment.

Software versions programmed during this
campaign:

•

Chassis control (PASM)

0918

•

Control unit for roll stabilization
(PDCC)*

0412

Following control unit programming, the software
version can be read out of the relevant control unit in
the 'Extended identifications' menu using the PIWIS
Tester.

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Procedure in the event of abnormal
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Repeat control unit programming by entering the
programming code again.
During repeated control unit programming, all
control units that have already been programmed
successfully are automatically skipped and are not
programmed again.

Procedure in the event of error messages
appearing during the programming
sequence:

 Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester - section on "Fault finding"'.

When programming is complete, continue with  Technical Information '9X00IN Concluding work'.

Concluding work
Work Procedure: 1

Read out and erase all fault memories.
1.1

In the control unit selection screen
('Overview' menu)  Control unit selection,
press •F7“ to call up the 'Additional
menu'.

1.2

Select the function “Read all fault
memories and erase if required” and
press •F12“ ("Next") to confirm your
selection  Erasing fault memories.
Control unit selection
The fault memories of the control units are
read out.

1.3

Once you have read out the fault memories,
check the fault memory entries.
Information
If control units are found to have faults that
are not caused by control unit programming,
these must first be found and corrected.
This work cannot be invoiced under the
workshop campaign number.

Erasing fault memories

1.4

Press •F8“ to delete fault memory entries.

1.5

Press •F12“ (“Yes”) in response to the question as to whether you really want to delete all
fault memory entries.
The faults stored in the fault memories of the various control units are deleted.

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2

Create vehicle analysis log (VAL) using the PIWIS Tester.
Mark the vehicle analysis log you have just created with the attribute "Post VAL" and return it using
the PIWIS Tester.

3

Disconnect the PIWIS Tester from the vehicle.

4

Switch off the ignition.

5

Switch off and disconnect the battery charger.

6

Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

Warranty processing
Information
The specified working time was determined specifically for carrying out this campaign and includes all
required preliminary and subsequent work.
The working time may differ from the working time published in the Labor Operation List in PIWIS.
Scope 1:

Re-code control unit for assistance systems
Working time:
Re-coding control unit for assistance systems
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Re-coding control unit for assistance systems
Reading out and erasing fault memories
Creating vehicle analysis log (VAL) before and after repairs

Labor time: 30 TU

 Damage Code WKD6 066 000 1
Scope 2:

Re-code control unit for assistance systems and re-program various other control units
The following control units are re-programmed:
•
•

Chassis control (PASM)
Roll stabilization (PDCC)*

* Depending on equipment

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Working time:
Labor time: 60 TU

Re-coding control unit for assistance systems and re-programming
various other control units
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Re-coding control unit for assistance systems
Performing software update for chassis control (PASM) and
roll stabilization (PDCC) if necessary
Reading out and erasing fault memories
Creating vehicle analysis log (VAL) before and after repairs
 Damage Code WKD6 066 000 1
Scope 3:

Re-coding control unit for assistance systems and re-programming various other control units
The following control units are re-programmed:
•
•
•

PCM 5.0
Chassis control (PASM)
Roll stabilization (PDCC)*

* Depending on equipment
Working time:
Labor time: 70 TU

Re-coding control unit for assistance systems and re-programming
various other control units
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Re-coding control unit for assistance systems
Performing software update for chassis control (PASM) and
roll stabilization (PDCC) if necessary
Re-programming PCM 5.0
Re-coding PCM 5.0 and loudspeaker booster
Reading out and erasing fault memories
Creating vehicle analysis log (VAL) before and after repairs
Required tools:
9Y0919360D

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* The SD memory card must only be invoiced once for the first vehicle during warranty processing.
Only the working time must be invoiced in the warranty claim for all other vehicles on which work is
carried out as part of this campaign in the Porsche dealership.
 Damage Code WKD6 066 000 1

Information
If malfunctions occur or if programming is aborted during this workshop campaign and these result in
additional time being spent (e.g. if a control unit has to be replaced), this cannot be invoiced under the
workshop campaign number. This work must be invoiced under an additional warranty claim using the
following coding:
•

Function unit code (FES) 91020

•

Damage category (SA) 9738 "Does not function following PAG campaign"

Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.

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