NHTSA ID Number: 10238753
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIWIS2301ak
TSB/Document Date: 2023-07-06
Summary
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.000.012
Technical Support
Porsche
Tester IV Online Update 42.000.012
PIWIS2301ak USA Only
Attention: General Manager/Service Manager/Service Technician
Information: New Version 42.000.012
Porsche Tester IV Online Update
Designation:
Porsche Tester IV Online Update 42.000.012
Part Number: N/A
Tool Number: N/A
Use
Update of Porsche Tester IV
Classification:
Price:
Free of charge, included in the annual usage fee for
Porsche Tester licenses.
Important Notes
Important!
This software is only intended for use on Porsche Tester IV.
Note!
Regarding handling of the proprietary Porsche Tester IV software, we refer to Article 6 - “Transfer for use and assigned of rights of use”
- of the Porsche PT4G Purchase and License Agreement, in particular the ban on duplicating the software or making it available to third
parties.
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Porsche Tester IV Online Update
Caution!
Download must not be interrupted!
Important!
> During the entire update process, the Porsche Tester IV must not be disconnected from the power supply!
Installation of the software update via Online Update
Important!
The download process must be started by user once an online connection is available.
Select “Update” in the “Tools” menu to view the current update availability status. If an update is shown, select "Start Download".
Installation of the releases must be started manually after the download has completed by pressing the “Start installation” button.
Prerequisite: PPN Porsche Tester License registration must have been carried out successfully.
1.
Connect Porsche Tester IV to an external power supply and start it.
2.
Start installation using menu item “Tools - Update” then select "Start Installation" on
the Porsche Tester 4 user interface.
3.
After successful installation, Porsche Tester IV will need to restart.
4.
After the restart the update has now been completed.
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Porsche Tester IV Update Release History
Release
Date
42.000.012
06/20/2023
Further information:
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PT4G testers can only be updated from the current software level.
PT4G testers cannot be backdated or targeted for a specific older software level.
If a software restore is to be performed, the tester will install the most current software release available.
When a new update is installed, only the objects that have been added/changed are installed to save time during the update
process.
Online update, Fazit, PPN access and VAL data transfer
The “Online Update”, “Fazit Access”, “PPN Access” 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 PT4G device certificate was created successfully for the Porsche Tester 4 being
used for access. The user must have PPN access and must be allocated to the device certificate.
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Porsche Tester IV Online Update 42.000.012
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General Information
Ordering
o Tool numbers beginning with VAS, VAG, and ‘‘T’’
-> Porsche.snapon.com
o Tool numbers beginning with 9###, PNA, V04, 000.721, 918.721, and ‘‘P’’
-> Polaris / Porsche Dealer Parts Department
-> To locate the Polaris ordering number: PPN > PCSS > Information media > All media > WEST > Search tool number
Workshop Equipment Classification
Servicing and maintenance
Replacement of units and assemblies
Disassembly of units and assemblies
Tool rental
Body & Paint
Support
o Tool numbers beginning with VAS, VAG, and ‘‘T’’
-> Contact SBS customer care at 1-855-895-2013 or
[email protected].
o Tool numbers beginning with 9###, PNA, V04, 000.721,
918.721, and ‘‘P’’
-> Create a PRMS ticket: Technical Support > Special
Tools
High-voltage
All prices are subject to change without notice
©2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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