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129/19 ENU

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Symptom - Body Exterior - Interior Surveillance Deactivated/SAFE Lock System Does Not
Function: Re-programming Rear-end Electronics Control Unit (SY 129/19)
Model Line:

Panamera (971)

Model Year:

As of 2017 up to 2020

Subject:

Control unit for rear-end electronics

Symptom:

Interior surveillance is deactivated and SAFE lock system does not function. The hazard warning lights
give one long flash when locking and the Save LED in the door lights up for approx. 30 seconds.

Cause:

Due to a software error, the fault memory entries "B133029 - Interior surveillance sensors – signal
implausible" and "B131D29 - Alarm siren – signal implausible" can be stored at times. As a result, the
described symptoms occur.

Remedial
Action:

In the event of a customer complaint and if the software version is "0367" or "0387", the rear-end electronics control unit must be re-programmed and coded.
Information
The total time required for control unit programming is approx. 8 minutes.

Date of
Introduction:

New software version "0424" used from:
Date

19.06.2019

VIN

WP0ZZZ97ZLL192003

Required tools
Tools:

•
•

9900 - PIWIS Tester 3 with installed PIWIS Tester software version 38.800.010 (or higher)
Battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A, e.g. VAS 5908 - Battery charger 90A.

Preparatory work
NOTICE
Fault entry in the fault memory and control unit programming aborted due to low-voltage.
•

Increased current draw during diagnosis or control unit programming can cause a drop in voltage, which
can result in one or more fault entries and the abnormal termination of the programming process.



Before getting started, connect a suitable battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A to the
jump-start terminals.

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NOTICE
Control unit coding will be aborted if the WiFi connection is unstable.
•

An unstable WiFi connection can interrupt communication between the PIWIS Tester and the vehicle
communication module (VCI). As a result, coding may be aborted.



During control unit coding, always connect the PIWIS Tester to the vehicle communication module (VCI) via
the USB cable.
NOTICE

Control unit coding will be aborted if the driver's key is not recognized
•

If the driver's key is not recognized in the vehicle, coding cannot be started or will be interrupted.



Place the driver's key with the back facing down into the front left storage compartment in the center
console to guarantee a continuous radio link between the vehicle and the driver's key.

Work Procedure: 1

2

Place the driver's key with the back facing down
into the front left storage compartment in the centre
console (emergency start tray) to guarantee a
continuous radio link between the vehicle and the
driver's key  Emergency start tray.
Carry out general preliminary work for control unit
programming as described in  Workshop Manual
'9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control
unit programming using the PIWIS Tester - section on
"Preliminary work"'.
Emergency start tray

Re-programming rear-end electronics control unit
Work Procedure: 1

The basic procedure for programming a control unit is described in the Workshop Manual 
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester - section on "Programming"'.
Specific information on control unit programming in the context of this Technical Information:

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Required PIWIS Tester software version:

38.800.010 (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.

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Programming code:

F6S1D

Programming sequence:

Read and follow the information and instructions
on the PIWIS Tester during the guided programming
sequence.
During the programming sequence, the rear-end electronics control unit is re-programmed and then
re-coded automatically.
Do not interrupt programming.

Programming time (approx):

8 minutes

Software version programmed during this
campaign:

0424

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"'.

Procedure in the event of abnormal termination of control unit programming:

Repeat control unit programming by restarting
programming.

Following control unit programming, the software
version can be read out of the front-end electronics
control unit in the  'Extended identification' menu
using the PIWIS Tester.

Concluding work
Work Procedure: 1

Carry out general subsequent work for control unit programming as described in  Workshop
Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS
Tester - section on "Subsequent work"'.

Invoicing
Invoicing:

For documentation and warranty invoicing, enter the labor operation and PQIS coding specified below in
the warranty claim:

APOS

Labor operation

I No.

57892500

Programming control unit for rear-end electronics

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PQIS coding:
Location (FES5)

57890

Control unit for rear-end electronics

Damage type (SA4)

1614

Function not as specified

References:

 Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester'

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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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