NHTSA ID Number: 10199807
Manufacturer Communication Number: No. 16-21
TSB/Document Date: 2021-08-04
Summary
Porsche
service campaign information for Workshop Campaign WMA6 - Updating Software for Various Control Units.
procedure prior to coding and is then locked again when coding is complete. Follow the instructions
on the PIWIS Tester.
Sequence 1:
For specific information on control unit programming in this sequence, see the table
below:
Required PIWIS Tester software
version:
40.200.016 (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:
K4M1S
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.
Programming time (approx.):
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100 minutes
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Software version programmed
during this sequence:
•
ENU
Central control unit for assistance
systems (zFAS)
WMA6
9
0365
Sequence 1 includes other control units from the software
release VR12.1.1, which are only re-coded.
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.
Procedure in the event of
abnormal termination of control
unit programming:
•
•
•
•
•
Procedure in the event of error
messages appearing during the
programming sequence:
3
End and restore operational readiness (switch ignition
off and then on again).
Read out and erase the fault memory 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, whereby extended logging
must be started using the key combination •Ctrl“ +
•L“.
Extended logging records diagnostic software data,
particularly vehicle communication data, which
is required for analysing the issues that caused
programming to be aborted.
If control unit programming is aborted a second time,
stop operational readiness for approx. 15 minutes
(switch off ignition) and repeat the procedure described
here again.
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS
Tester - section on "Fault finding"'.
Start control unit programming sequence 2.
For specific information on control unit programming in this sequence, see the table
below:
Required PIWIS Tester software
version:
40.200.016 (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:
K4M2S
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Read and follow the information and instructions on the
PIWIS Tester during the guided programming sequence.
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.
Programming time (approx.):
70 minutes
Software versions programmed
during this sequence:
•
High-voltage charger (OBC) 11 kW
1083
or (depending on equipment)
•
High-voltage charger (OBC) 22 kW
1242
•
High-voltage battery control unit
(BMCe)
1441 (H13)
or (depending
on equipment)
1442 (H14)
•
High-voltage DC charger (booster)
1250
•
HV voltage converter
1230
•
Head-up display
1208
•
Instrument cluster
0595
•
Over-the-air (OTA) control unit
1221
•
Engine electronics (DME) control unit
0012
or (depending
on equipment)
0013
•
Power electronics, front and rear
0011
Sequence 2 includes other control units from the software
release VR12.1.1, which are only re-coded.
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 termination of control
unit programming:
•
•
•
•
•
Procedure in the event of error
messages appearing during the
programming sequence:
4
ENU
WMA6
9
End and restore operational readiness (switch ignition
off and then on again).
Read out and erase the fault memory 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, whereby extended logging
must be started using the key combination •Ctrl“ +
•L“.
Extended logging records diagnostic software data,
particularly vehicle communication data, which
is required for analysing the issues that caused
programming to be aborted.
If control unit programming is aborted a second time,
stop operational readiness for approx. 15 minutes
(switch off ignition) and repeat the procedure described
here again.
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS
Tester - section on "Fault finding"'.
Start control unit programming sequence 3.
For specific information on control unit programming in this sequence, see the table
below:
Required PIWIS Tester software
version:
40.200.016 (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:
K4M3S
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.
Programming time (approx.):
30 minutes
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Software version programmed
during this sequence:
•
Door control unit, front and rear
0390
Sequence 3 includes other control units from the software
release VR12.1.1, which are only re-coded.
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.
Procedure in the event of
abnormal termination of control
unit programming:
•
•
•
•
•
Procedure in the event of error
messages appearing during the
programming sequence:
5
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End and restore operational readiness (switch ignition
off and then on again).
Read out and erase the fault memory 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, whereby extended logging
must be started using the key combination •Ctrl“ +
•L“.
Extended logging records diagnostic software data,
particularly vehicle communication data, which
is required for analysing the issues that caused
programming to be aborted.
If control unit programming is aborted a second time,
stop operational readiness for approx. 15 minutes
(switch off ignition) and repeat the procedure described
here again.
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS
Tester - section on "Fault finding"'.
Standardize front and rear doors consecutively.
5.1
Select all four door control units in the control unit selection screen ('Overview' menu) and
press •F12“ ('Next') to confirm your selection.
5.2
Once the door control units have been found and are displayed in the overview, select the
'Maintenance/repairs' menu.
5.3
Select the 'Standardization run' function for the first of the four door control units and
press •F12“ ('Next') to confirm.
5.4
Read the instructions and confirm by pressing •F12“ ('Next').
5.5
Meet the displayed conditions that must be checked manually, tick the relevant 'Status' box,
and press •F12“ ('Next') to confirm.
5.6
Select the Door \ Power window standardization function and press •F8“ ('Execute') to
start the procedure.
5.7
Standardize the other three door control units in succession.
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To do this, repeat Steps 5.3 - 5.6 for the relevant door control units.
5.8
6
Once all four door control units have been coded, select the 'Overview' menu to return to
the control unit selection screen.
Re-program the central computer (PCM) (sequence 4).
6.1
Open the armrest and remove the external device, e.g. iPod, USB storage medium, from the
USB interface if necessary.
NOTICE
Using the software on vehicles that are not assigned to this campaign:
•
Risk of damage to control unit
Use the listed software versions only for the vehicles assigned to the campaign.
6.2
Insert the USB storage medium with the software version specific to the respective region
for the PCM update into the USB interface.
Part No.
Designation
– Region
Vehicle assignment
9J1919360C
USB storage medium for PCM
update
– Europe
– ROW
I-no. ER1/ER2
9J1919360D
USB storage medium for PCM
update
– North America
– Mexico
I-no. ER3/ER4
9J1919360E
USB storage medium for PCM
update
– Japan
– China
– Korea
– Taiwan
I-no. ER5/ER6/ER7/ER8
6.3
Start the central computer (PCM) software update (sequence 4) using the PIWIS Tester.
6.4
Select the central computer (PCM) control unit in the control unit selection screen
('Overview' menu) and press •F12“ ('Next') to confirm your selection.
6.5
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MFR Communication Date: 2021-07-07
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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