NHTSA ID Number: 11000847
Manufacturer Communication Number: No. 46-24
TSB/Document Date: 2024-06-04
Summary
Technical information for the LED daytime driving light failure in the main headlights/fault memory entry (C11B213) in headlight control unit. Check plug connections in main headlights
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Technical Information
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LED Daytime Driving Light Failure in the Main Headlights/Fault Memory Entry “C11B213”
in the Headlight Control Unit: Check Plug Connections in the Main Headlights (46/24)
Model Line:
Cayenne (9YA / 9YB)
Model Year:
As of 2024
Concerns:
Main headlights
Cause:
Customers complain about the failure of the LED daytime driving lights in the left and/or
right main headlights. The following fault memory entry is stored in the fault memory of the
headlight control unit:
•
C11B213 - Daytime driving lights, interruption
The cause of the above-mentioned complaint may be one
or more incorrectly secured electrical plug connections in
the affected main headlight. Example of an incorrectly
secured plug connection
Example of an incorrectly
secured plug connection
Action:
In the event of a complaint, check and rework the secure fit of the electrical plug connections for the LED
daytime driving lights in the affected main headlight.
The positions of the electrical plug connections that must be checked and the work procedure on the
respective installed main headlights differ.
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Installed main headlights
Matrix LED main headlights (M-No. 8IT)
Work procedure
Continue with:
Technical Information 'Check and rework plug
connections in the “Matrix LED main headlights
(M-No. 8IT)”'
HD matrix LED main headlights (M No. 8IU /
8JU)
Continue with:
Technical Information 'Check and rework
plug connections in the “HD matrix LED main
headlights (M-No. 8IU / 8JU)”'
Required tools
Tools:
•
•
•
•
•
P90999 - PIWIS Tester 4
Battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A, e.g. VAS 5908 - 90-A battery charger. For
further information about the battery chargers to be used, see the corresponding Workshop Manual.
Workshop Manual '2X00IN Battery trickle charge'
Torque wrench, 0.4-2 Nm (0.3-1.5 ftlb.), e.g. VAS 6253A - torque wrench, 0.4-2 Nm
(0.3-1.5 ftlb.)
Torque wrench, 2-10 Nm (1.5-7.5 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1783 - torque wrench, 2-10 Nm
(1.5-7.5 ftlb.)
Headlight adjustment unit, e.g. VAS 621 001 - headlight adjustment unit
Check and rework plug connections in the “Matrix LED main headlights (M-No. 8IT)”
Information
Only work on removed headlights in a clean work area and on a soft surface.
Information
The work procedure is shown as an example on the left main headlight and should be carried out analogously to the right main headlight.
Work Procedure: 1
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Remove the affected headlight.
Workshop Manual '941519 Remove and install headlights'
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Remove cover Cover -A-.
2.1
3
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Unscrew screws Cover -1 to 6- and
remove cover Cover -A-.
Check electric plug connections Affected plug
connections for matrix LED main headlights -1- for
correct fit by means of visual inspection or by gently
pulling the electric plug connection. If necessary,
press it back using a suitable tool and engage it
correctly.
Information
Cover
The catches of the affected electrical plug
connections in the main headlight are sometimes difficult to detect and not easily accessible. In
case of doubt, press the electrical plug connection back using a suitable tool, even if it appears to
engage correctly.
Affected plug connections for matrix LED main headlights
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Install cover Cover -A-.
4.1
5
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Install cover Cover -A- and tighten
screws in the order Cover -1 to 6- with
Tightening torque 1.5 Nm (1.1 ftlb.).
Install headlight.
Workshop Manual '941519 Remove and install
headlights'
6
Check the function of the LED daytime driving lights.
Cover
Result
Action
End of remedial action.
Function OK.
Replace headlights.
Function still not OK.
Workshop Manual '941555 Replace
standard headlights - 8IT,8IT'
End of remedial action.
Check and rework plug connections in the “HD matrix LED main headlights (M-No. 8IU / 8JU)”
Information
Only work on removed headlights in a clean work area and on a soft surface.
Information
The work procedure is shown as an example on the left main headlight and should be carried out analogously to the right main headlight.
Work Procedure: 1
2
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Remove the affected headlight.
Workshop Manual '941519 Remove and install headlights'
Remove control unit for headlight light adjustment.
Workshop Manual '945719 Remove and install control unit for headlight light adjustment'
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4
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Remove Cover with control unit -A- cover with
Cover with control unit -B- control unit.
3.1
Unscrew screws Cover with control unit -1
to 6 -.
3.2
Carefully lift cover Cover with control unit
-A- with control unit Cover with control
unit -B- from the headlight housing until
the electric plug connections Cover with
control unit -C- are accessible.
3.3
Release and disconnect electric plug
connections Cover with control unit -Cand remove the cover Cover with control
unit -A- with the control unit Cover with
control unit -B-.
Check electric plug connections Affected plug
connections for HD matrix LED main headlights
Cover with control unit
-1- for correct fit by means of visual inspection or
by gently pulling the electric plug connection. If necessary, press it back using a suitable tool and
engage it correctly.
Information
The catches of the affected electrical plug connections in the main headlight are sometimes difficult
to detect and not easily accessible. In case of doubt, press the electrical plug connection back using
a suitable tool, even if it appears to engage correctly.
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Affected plug connections for HD matrix LED main headlights
5
6
7
Install cover Cover with control unit -A- with
control unit Cover with control unit -B-.
5.1
Connect electric plug connections Cover
with control unit -C- on the control unit
Cover with control unit -B- until they engage
noticeably.
5.2
Install cover Cover with control unit -Awith control unit Cover with control unit -Band tighten screws in the order Cover with
control unit -1 to 6- with Tightening torque
1.5 Nm (1.1 ftlb.).
Installing control unit for headlight light adjustment.
Workshop Manual '945719 Remove and install
control unit for headlight light adjustment'
Install headlight.
Workshop Manual '941519 Remove and install
headlights'
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Check the function of the LED daytime driving lights.
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Result
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Action
End of remedial action.
Function OK.
Replace headlights.
Function still not OK.
Workshop Manual '941555 Replace
Premium headlights - 8IU,8IU'
End of remedial action.
Labor position and PCSS encryption
Labor position:
I No.
APOS
Labor operation
XXXXXXXX
Check and rework plug connections (matrix)
XXXXXXXX
Check and rework plug connections (HD matrix)
94151901
Remove and install left headlight
94151902
Remove and install right headlight
94155501
Replace left headlight
94155502
Replace right headlight
94151600
Adjust 2 headlights (matrix)
94151601
Adjust 2 headlights (HD matrix)
PCSS encryption:
Location (FES5)
94150
Damage type (SA4)
1611
does not function
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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
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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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MFR Communication Date: 2024-05-01
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