instrument cluster programming was not
completed successfully, the instrument cluster
can also be re-programmed again separately
by entering the programming code C8K6B.

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Switch off ignition and lock the vehicle.
Wait for at least 5 minutes before unlocking the
vehicle again and switching on the ignition.
Check to see if the problem persists.

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Reading out and erasing fault memory
Procedure:

1

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

2

Select the function “Read all fault memories and
erase if required” and press •>>“ to confirm
 Erasing fault memories.
The fault memories of the control units are read out.

3

Once you have read out the fault memories, erase the
fault memory entries by pressing •F8“.

4

Press •F12“ (“Yes”) in response to the question as
to whether you really want to delete all fault memory
entries.

Erasing fault memories

The faults stored in the fault memories of the various control units are deleted.
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If there are still fault memory entries in individual control units, start the engine briefly and then
switch it off again. Wait for approx. 10 seconds before switching the ignition on again and
re-establish the connection between the PIWIS Tester and the vehicle. Then read out and erase the
fault memories of the affected control units again separately.
If control units are found to have faults which cannot be erased and are not caused by control unit
programming, these faults must be found and corrected. This work cannot be invoiced under the
workshop campaign number.
5

Once you have erased the fault memories, select
the  'Overview' menu to return to the control unit
selection screen  Control unit selection.

Control unit selection

Perform throttle valve adaptation
Procedure:

1

Select the 'DME' control unit in the control unit selection screen ('Overview' menu) and press
•>>“ to confirm your selection.

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Once the DME control unit has been found and is displayed in the overview, select the  'Maintenance/repairs' menu.

3

Select menu item  ‘Adaptations’ and press
•>>“ to confirm your selection  DME Adaptations.

DME - Adaptations
4

Comply with the displayed preconditions and press
•>>“ to confirm  Adaptation preconditions.

Adaptation preconditions
5

Select the  'Throttle valve adaptation' function
so that the corresponding text line turns blue and
press •F8“ to start the throttle valve adaptation
 Throttle valve adaptation.

6

Follow the instructions on thePIWIS Tester while
throttle valve adaptation is being performed.
Once throttle valve adaptation is complete, a tick will
appear in the “Value” field in the PIWIS Tester display.
If throttle valve adaptation is not completed
successfully, adaptation must be repeated.

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7

Press •F8“ (“Stop”) to end throttle valve adaptation.

8

Press •<<“ to return to the start page of the  'Maintenance/repairs' menu.

9

Select the  'Overview' menu and press •<<“ to return to the control unit selection screen.

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Reworking
Procedure:

1

Switch off the ignition.

2

Disconnect the PIWIS Tester from the vehicle.

3

Switch off and disconnect the battery charger.

4

On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, replace the original driver's key in the ignition lock with the
control unit again.

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The values for the Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system may be lost during re-coding of the instrument
cluster.
If the Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system is reset, you must select main menu>TPM>Settings in the instrument cluster to reset the tyre type and tyre size. The wheel position values will then be
re-taught in the control unit during the test drive (at a speed of over 25 km/h or 15 mph).
To set the tyre type and tyre size, see  Driver’s Manual, chapter Instrument Panel and Multi-Function
Display - 'Tyre Pressure Monitoring, TPM'.
5

Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

Warranty Invoicing
Scope 1:

Re-programming DME control unit
The PDK control unit and the instrument cluster are also re-programmed automatically.
•
•

Model year 2013 vehicles
Model year 2014 vehicles with I-no. IY1 (vehicles manufactured before week 45/2013)
Working time:
Re-programming DME control unit
Includes:
Re-programming PDK control unit
Re-programming instrument cluster
Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Performing throttle valve adaptation
Reading out and erasing fault memories

Labor time: 60 TU

Warranty Invoicing:  Damage Code WF86 66 000, Repair Code 1
Scope 2:

Re-programming DME control unit

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The PDK control unit is also re-programmed automatically.
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•

Model year 2014 vehicles with I-no. IY2 (vehicles manufactured from week 45/2013)
Model year 2015 and 2016 vehicles
Working time:
Labor time: 50 TU

Re-programming DME control unit
Includes:
Re-programming PDK control unit
Connecting and disconnecting battery charger
Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester
Performing throttle valve adaptation
Reading out and erasing fault memories
Warranty Invoicing:  Damage Code WF86 66 000, Repair Code 1

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. If a particular condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your authorized Porsche Dealer for the latest information
about whether a particular technical bulletin applies to your vehicle. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Porsche dealer to verify the current and
correct part numbers. 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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