PIWIS2001av Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Support
PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.900.045
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Attention: General Manager/Service Manager/Service Technician

Information: New Version 39.900.045
PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.900.045

Designation:
PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.900.045
Part Number:
N/A
Tool Number:
N/A
Use:
Update of PIWIS Tester III
Classification:

Price:
Free of charge, included in the annual usage fee for

PIWIS Tester licenses.
Important Notes

Important!

This software is only intended for use on PIWIS Tester III (tool no. 9900) and cannot be installed on PIWIS Tester II (tool no.

9818 and 9819).
Note!

Regarding handling of the proprietary Porsche PIWIS Tester III software, we refer to Article 6 - “Transfer for use and assigned of rights

of use” - of the PIWIS Purchase and License Agreement, in particular the ban on duplicating the software or making it available to third

parties.
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PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.900.045

Caution!

Download must not be interrupted!

Important!

> During the entire update process, the PIWIS Tester III must not be disconnected from the power supply!

Installation of the software update via SD card (when available)

1. Connect PIWIS Tester III to an external power supply and start it.

2. Insert setup data medium into the drive.

3. Start installation using menu item “Tools --> Update” on the PIWIS user interface.

4. After successful installation, PIWIS Tester III will be restarted.

Installation of the software update via Online Update (when available)

Important: The download process is performed automatically as soon as an online connection is available1.

Select “Online update” in the “Tools” menu to view the current download status. Installation of the releases must be started manually by

pressing the “Start installation” button.

2
Prerequisite: PPN PIWIS Tester registration must have been carried out successfully.
1. Connect PIWIS Tester III to an external power supply and start it.

2. Start installation using menu item “Tools - Online Update” on the PIWIS user interface.

3. After successful installation, PIWIS Tester III will be restarted.

Download is complete.

Types of PIWIS Tester III Release Updates

There are 2 types of updates. The online update and the SD card update complete). The complete updates will continue to be distributed

only on update SD cards.

Complete update – Complete updates are used to update the Tester to the most recent version.

The diagnostic software and the basic system features are completely re-installed.

Online update – The online update contains delta versions of the relevant application on the Tester. The update process runs until all

online update releases are installed.

Note: The release designation is merely a version number. It is not possible to tell from the release designation whether it is a complete

update or an online update package.
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PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.900.045
Release
Available as

Download from PiUS
Available as

Online Update
Required installation sequence to install desired release

(after recovery or on a new Tester)
39.600.030 & .040
No
Yes
SD card update 39.500, then online update 39.600.030 & .040
39.600.051
No
Yes
SD card update 39.500, then online update 39.600.051
39.600.060
No
Yes
SD card update 39.500, then online update 39.600.060
39.600.070
No
Yes
SD card update 39.500, then online update 39.600.070
39.700.000, .010 & .012
Yes
Yes
SD card update 39.700 from the Pius tool
39.700.020
No
Yes
SD card update 39.700, then online update 39.700.020
39.700.030
No
Yes
SD card update 39.700, then online update 39.700.030
39.700.040
No
Yes
SD card update 39.700, then online update 39.700.040
39.700.045
No
Yes
SD card update 39.700, then online update 39.700.045
39.750.000
No
Yes
SD card update 39.700, then online update 39.750.000
39.750.010
No
Yes
SD card update 39.700, then online update 39.750.010
39.800.000 & .010
Yes
Yes
SD card update 39.800 from the Pius tool
39.800.020
No
Yes
SD card update 39.800, then online update 39.800.020
39.800.030
No
Yes
SD card update 39.800, then online update 39.800.030
39.800.035 & .040
No
Yes
SD card update 39.800, then online update 39.800.035 & .040
39.850.000 & .005
No
Yes
SD card update 39.800, then online update 39.850.000 & .005
39.850.010 & .015
No
Yes
SD card update 39.800, then online update 39.850.010 & .015
39.850.020
No
Yes
SD card update 39.800, then online update 39.850.020
39.900.000, .010, .015 &

.017

39.900.020
Yes
Yes
SD card update 39.900 from PIUS tool, then online update .010, .015 & .017
No
Yes
SD card update 39.900, then online update 39.900.020
39.900.030
No
Yes
SD card update 39.900, then online update 39.900.030
39.900.040
No
Yes
SD card update 39.900, then online update 39.900.040
39.900.045
No
Yes
SD card update 39.900, then online update 39.900.045
The right-hand column specifies which release SD card or online update releases must installed in which order in order to obtain the

desired release on the Tester. This applies particularly in case of a recovery or a new Tester.

Further information:

• The current base level software to use when restoring the PT3G is 39.900

• Essentially, it is only possible to update from an older release to a newer release.

• During the update, the system may automatically install intermediate releases before installing the final release. Example: If the Tester

is updated from release 39.300 to 39.400, the system automatically installs release 39.300 first, then the final release 39.400. If the

“required installation sequence” includes an online update, the information is applicable only if a newer online update is not already

available. Updates are always installed up to the newest available online update.
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PIWIS Tester III “Recovery” using the BIOS

When you switch on PIWIS Tester III, a “Recovery” can be performed using the BIOS. This process resets the original image, including

the XP operating system and the PIWIS Tester III basic system features. The resultant system state is the basic system without

diagnostic content.

The Recovery process causes the system’s configuration data (e.g. network configuration, proxy settings, PPN certificate) to be lost

and as a result, the configuration parameters must be re-entered. After the Recovery process, a SD card of release version V2.000

or higher must be performed. The configuration must then be reset under “Settings - Network configuration”. Since the certificate is

no longer installed on the system, your PPN Coordinator can arrange for it to be made available for download again. You do not need

to apply for a new certificate. The imprint and boot password can be retained.

To perform the Recovery, restart PIWIS Tester III and press F2 during the boot process (Porsche logo appears). Then enter the

password “Porsche911” (the P in Porsche is uppercase), switch to the “Exit” tab, select “Repair your Computer” and then press

“Enter”. The Recovery process starts immediately (and takes approx. 35 min.). Press “Enter” when the Recovery is complete. PIWIS

Tester III restarts again. Select “Yes” to confirm the “Restore your Previous Data” dialog box. This saves the imprint as well as other

files you have created (e.g. screenshots, logs).
Online update, online teaching functions, PPN access, license update and data transfer

The “Online update”, “Online teaching functions”, “PPN access”, “License update” and “VAL data return” functions can only be run if

the network settings and any proxy settings that are used were set correctly and if a valid PC certificate was installed successfully

on PIWIS Tester II. The user must have PPN access and must be allocated to the certificate.

Note!

Please carry out the described configuration soon and in good time before the next online update release becomes available.
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New Features

PIWIS Tester III software online updates are available.
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General Information

Ordering process

* For ordering tools identified with a prefix of T, VW, VAS, VAG or a four digit tool number (Ex. 3438) please login to porsche.snapon.

com for ordering

* For ordering tools with a prefix of 000 721, PNA or 918 721 please login to POLARIS (PPL) to order tools.
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