NHTSA ID Number: 10172069
Manufacturer Communication Number: 122-J7Q9X-03
TSB/Document Date: 2020-03-05
Summary
Repair instructions for Workshop campaign WKL7, which seeks to update the software on several control units on the new 992 generation 911.
Tester.
2
Procedure in the event of abnormal
termination of control unit programming:
• Switch ignition off and then on again.
• Read out and erase fault memories Workshop
Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for
control unit programming using the PIWIS Tester'.
• Repeat control unit programming by entering the
programming code 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"'.
Continue with Re-programming control unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Technical Information '9X00IN Re-programming control unit for Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)'.
Re-programming control unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
WARNING
Electrically moved side windows and rear spoiler
•
Danger of limbs being trapped or severed
•
Risk of damage to components
Do not reach into the danger area.
Keep third parties away from the danger area.
Do not move components or tools into the danger area.
Work Procedure: 1
The basic procedure for control unit programming is described in the Workshop Manual
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester'.
For specific information on control unit programming during this campaign, see the table
below:
Required PIWIS Tester software version:
39.050.012 (or higher)
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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:
T7G1A
Programming sequence:
Read and follow the information and instructions
on the PIWIS Tester during the guided
programming sequence.
Do not interrupt programming and coding.
A backup documentation process for the
re-programmed software versions starts as soon as
programming and coding is complete.
2
Programming time (approx):
2 minutes
Software version programmed during this
campaign:
0220
Procedure in the event of abnormal
termination of control unit programming:
• Switch ignition off and then on again.
• Read out and erase fault memories Workshop
Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for
control unit programming using the PIWIS Tester'.
• Repeat control unit programming by entering the
programming code again.
Procedure in the event of error messages
appearing during the programming
sequence:
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
Following control unit programming, the software
version can be read out from the control unit for
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) in the 'Extended
identification' menu using the PIWIS Tester.
procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester - section on "Fault finding"'.
Re-teach wheel electronics Workshop Manual '443225 Teaching wheel electronics'.
Information
Once the Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) control unit has been re-programmed and the wheel electronics
has been re-taught, check the software version of the rear-end electronics (BCM2) control unit
using the PIWIS Tester.
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Check the software version of the rear-end electronics (BCM2) control unit.
To do this, call up 'Extended identifications' in the menu using the PIWIS Tester and select the
rear-end electronics (BCM2) control unit.
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Result of check
Action required
Software of the rear-end electronics (BCM2)
control unit is 530 or higher.
– End of action required –
Software version is less than 530.
Continue with Technical Information '443225
Re-programming rear-end electronics control
unit'.
Continue with Technical Information '443225
Concluding work'.
Re-programming rear-end electronics control unit
Work Procedure: 1
The basic procedure for control unit programming is described in the Workshop Manual
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester'.
Information
When programming the rear-end electronics, the interior antennas for key detection are deactivated.
As a result, programming will be aborted if the key is not in the emergency start tray.
For specific information on control unit programming during this campaign, see the table
below:
Required PIWIS Tester software version:
39.050.012 (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:
R1B6P
Programming sequence:
Read and follow the information and instructions
on the PIWIS Tester during the guided programming
sequence.
The rear-end electronics control unit is
re-programmed during the programming sequence.
Do not interrupt programming.
Programming time (approx):
8 minutes
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Software version programmed during this
campaign:
0530
Following control unit programming, the software
version can be read out of the rear-end electronics
(BCM2) control unit in the 'Extended identifications'
menu using the PIWIS Tester.
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
Procedure in the event of error messages
appearing during the programming
sequence:
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.
Concluding work
WARNING
Electrically moved rear spoiler
•
Danger of limbs being trapped or severed
•
Risk of damage to components
Do not reach into the danger area.
Keep third parties away from the danger area.
Do not move components or tools into the danger area.
Procedure:
1
Read out and erase the fault memories of all control units.
1.1
Press •F7“ in the control unit selection screen ('Overview' menu) 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.
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.
Erasing fault memories
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.
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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.
Information
If fault memory entries for individual control units cannot be deleted, proceed as follows:
1.6
2
•
Switch off the ignition.
•
Disconnect the PIWIS Tester diagnostic connector from the diagnostic socket.
•
Lock the vehicle using the driver's key.
•
Wait approx. 1 minute before unlocking the vehicle again.
•
Start the engine, leave it running for a short time and then stop it again.
•
Switch off the ignition and wait approx. 10 seconds before switching it back on again.
•
Plug the PIWIS Tester diagnostic connector into the diagnostic socket again and restore
communication with the vehicle.
•
Read out the fault memory again and delete any fault memory entries that are stored.
Once you have erased the fault memories,
select the 'Overview' menu to return to the
control unit selection screen Control unit
selection.
Manually retract the rear spoiler that was extended
automatically during programming.
For this purpose, select the menu 'CAR' – 'DRIVE' in
the PCM, then select the 'Spoiler' function and press
and hold the spoiler button until the rear spoiler is
fully retracted.
3
Switch off the ignition.
4
Disconnect the PIWIS Tester from the vehicle.
5
Switch off and disconnect the battery charger.
6
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
Control unit selection
Warranty processing
Scope 1:
Updating software for various control units
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Working time:
Updating software for various control units
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Re-programming operator control unit in front center
console
Re-programming instrument cluster
Re-programming selector lever control unit
Re-programming battery sensor for lithium starter battery
(I-no. J2A) if equipped
Re-coding front axle lift system control unit
Re-coding control unit for chassis control (PASM)
Re-coding brake electronics (PSM incl. parking brake)
control unit
Re-programming control unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPM)
Teaching wheel electronics
Checking software version of rear-end electronics (BCM2)
Reading out and erasing fault memories
Labor time: 67 TU
WKL7 066 000 1
Scope 2:
Updating software for various control units and also re-programming rear-end electronics
(BCM2) control unit
Working time:
Updating software for various control units
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Re-programming operator control unit in front center
console
Re-programming instrument cluster
Re-programming selector lever control unit
Re-programming battery sensor for lithium starter battery
(I-no. J2A) if equipped
Re-coding front axle lift system control unit
Re-coding control unit for chassis control (PASM)
Re-coding brake electronics (PSM incl. parking brake)
control unit
Re-programming control unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPM)
Teaching wheel electronics
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Labor time: 72 TU
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Checking software version of rear-end electronics (BCM2)
and re-programming
Reading out and erasing fault memories
WKL7 66 000 1
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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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