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Technical Information

190/21 ENU

3877

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Warning Message "Engine Control System Fault" in Conjunction with Fault Memory Entries
in the PDK Control Unit (190/21)
Revision:

This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 3 190/21, dated January 7, 2022.

Model Year:

As of 2014

Model Line:

Macan (95B)

Concerns:

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) (M No. G1D)

Information:

Customers complain about warning message "Engine control fault – visit workshop – Driving permitted" in
the instrument cluster.
The following entries for the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) are stored in the fault memory:
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P17D400 - Clutch valve in gear train half 1, Mechanical fault (0022FB)
P17D400 - Clutch valve in gear train half 1, Mechanical fault (0022FC)
P17D400 - Clutch valve in gear train half 1, Mechanical fault (00494D)
P17D400 - Clutch valve in gear train half 1, Mechanical fault (00494F)
P17D500 - Clutch valve in gear train half 2, Mechanical fault (002300)
P17D500 - Clutch valve in gear train half 2, Mechanical fault (002301)
P17D500 - Clutch valve in gear train half 2, Mechanical fault (00494E)
P17D500 - Clutch valve in gear train half 2, Mechanical fault (004950)

Information
Due to the assembly process, particulates can stick to components in rare cases during production of
the double clutch transmission (PDK). As a result, there is a possibility that some control valves in the PDK
control unit can become jammed or malfunctions can occur.
Action required: In the event of a customer complaint, first clean the ATF lines and ATF cooler of the Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK).
If the error message still exists, the PDK control unit must be replaced.

Required tools, parts and materials
Information
The specified tools, parts and materials are required for cleaning the ATF cooler and lines.
If the control unit for the transmission must be replaced following cleaning, the parts required for this
must be searched for independently.

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T10384 - T10384 - Ratchet wrench, a/f 13
VAS 6563 - Manual metering pumps, Porsche set or equivalent
VAS 6928 - Socket set, 39-piece

Tools:

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Parts Info:

Part No.
0B5321473

PAF005499
PAF013827
N 90666001
PAC325330
WHT005379

PAF003487
PAF005372

PAF911511

Materials:

Technical Information

ENU 190/21

3877

G 052529A2

Designation
– Location
 Oil pipe
– Transmission to oil-filter
housing
 O-ring, 40 x 2.5
– Oil filter housing
 Sealing ring
– Drain plug
 O-ring, 11.5 x 3
– Oil lines at the oil-filter housing
 Oil filter

Number

 O-ring, 36 x 2.5
– Transmission to oil-filter
housing
 Screw plug
– ATF inspection plug
 Cheese head bolt with
multiple-tooth head, M12 x 1.5 x
51
– Cross-strut
 Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x
1.5 x 42
– Cross-strut

1 piece

 Double clutch transmission
oil (CASTROL BOT 342 A)

8.5 litres

2 pieces

1 piece
1 piece
2 pieces
1 piece

1 piece
2 pieces

4 pieces

Clean ATF cooler and lines and replace PDK control unit if necessary
Work Procedure: 1

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Clean the ATF cooler and ATF lines on the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
For instructions, see:
 Workshop Manual '370229 Cleaning ATF (line and radiator)'
Then perform a test drive. If the fault persists, the PDK control unit must be replaced.
For instructions, see:
 Workshop Manual '387719 Removing and installing control mechanism for transmission'

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Invoicing
Invoicing:

For documentation and invoicing in the event of a warranty, state the work items required depending on
the scope of work required and the specified PCSS encryption in the Warranty Claim:

APOS

Labor operation

38775500

Replacing control mechanism for transmission

38772900

Cleaning transmission control mechanism

I No.

PCSS encryption:
Location (FES5)

38770

Transmission control mechanism

Damage type (SA4)

1059

dirty

References:

 Workshop Manual '370229 Cleaning ATF (line and radiator)'
 Workshop Manual '387719 Removing and installing control mechanism for transmission'

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. 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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