NHTSA ID Number: 11020421
Manufacturer Communication Number: No. WSC3
TSB/Document Date: 2025-07-08
Summary
Technical information for WSC3 – Re-Program DME Control Unit for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
and Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
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WSC3 – Re-Program DME Control Unit (Workshop Campaign)
Important:
CRITICAL WARNING -This campaign includes steps where control unit(s) in the vehicle will be programmed
with the PIWIS Tester. The vehicle voltage must be maintained between 13.5 volts and 14.5 volts during this
programming. Failure to maintain this voltage could result in damaged control unit(s). Damage caused by
inadequate voltage during programming is not a warrantable defect. The technician must verify the actual
vehicle voltage in the PIWIS Tester before starting the campaign and also document the actual voltage on the
repair order.
Model Year:
As of 2021 up to 2023
Vehicle Type:
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (971) / Panamera 4S E-Hybrid (971)
Concerns:
DME control unit
Cause:
Optimized software for the DME control unit is available for the affected vehicles.
The software update improves the robustness of the engine control during the heating phase of the catalytic
converter.
Action:
Re-program the DME control unit using the PIWIS Tester.
Information
The minimum programming / coding requirement is the PIWIS Tester software release 43.300.020 (or
higher).
Affected
Vehicles:
Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information).
Required tools
Tool:
•
•
P90999 - PIWIS Tester 4
Battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A and a current- and voltage-controlled charge
map for lithium starter batteries, e.g. battery charger 90 A. For further information about the battery
chargers to be used, see the corresponding Workshop Manual. ⇒ Workshop Manual '270689 Charging
vehicle electrical system battery'
Re-program DME control unit
Work Procedure: 1
Re-program DME control unit.
The basic procedure for control unit programming is described in the Workshop Manual ⇒ Workshop
Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS Tester'.
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For specific information on control unit programming during this campaign, see the table below.
Required PIWIS Tester software release:
43.300.020 (or higher)
Type of control unit programming:
Control unit programming using the "Automatic
programming" function of the DME control unit:
"DME" control unit – "Coding/programming" menu –
"Automatic programming" function.
Programming sequence:
Read and follow the information and instructions on
the PIWIS Tester during the guided programming
sequence.
During the programming sequence, the DME control
unit is re-programmed first, then the PDK control unit
is re-programmed.
Both control units are then automatically re-coded.
Do not interrupt the programming and coding
process.
Once the control units have been programmed and
coded, you will be prompted to switch the ignition off
and then back on again after a certain waiting period.
Backup documentation of the new software versions
is then performed.
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The programming sequence takes (approx.):
12 minutes
Software release programmed during this
action:
See section. ⇒ Technical Information '9X00IN
Overview of programmed DME data records'
Procedure in the event of a termination in
the control unit programming:
• Switch the ignition off and switch on again.
• Read out and erase the fault memory ⇒ Workshop
Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for
control unit programming using the PIWIS Tester "Rework" section'.
• Repeat control unit programming by restarting
programming.
Procedure if other error messages appear
during the programming sequence:
⇒ Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester - chapter on "FSL troubleshooting"'.
2
Read out all fault memories, process and delete existing faults if necessary.
3
End the diagnostic application. Switch off the ignition. Disconnect P90999 - PIWIS Tester 4 from the
vehicle.
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Switch off and disconnect the battery charger.
⇒ Workshop Manual '270689 Charge vehicle electrical system battery'
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance Logbook.
Overview of programmed DME data records
Information
The data for software part number and software version of the programmed data record are based on the
specified PIWIS Tester test software release. Please note that this can be different in a later release.
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (971):
Exhaust emission
standard
ULEV70
Porsche part number (software)
972907551AS
Software release
0005 (or higher)
Panamera 4S E-Hybrid (971):
Exhaust emission
standard
ULEV70
Porsche part number (software)
972907551AN
Software release
0005 (or higher)
Warranty processing
Information
The stated labor time was determined specifically for carrying out this campaign and includes all necessary
preliminary and subsequent rework. The labor time may differ from the labor times published in the Labor
Operation List in PCSS.
Scope 1:
Re-program DME control unit
Labor time:
Re-program DME control unit
Includes:
Connect and disconnect battery charger
Connect and disconnect PIWIS Tester
Read out and delete fault memory
Labor time: 49 TU
⇒ Damage number WSC3 066 000 1
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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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MFR Communication Date: 2025-06-09
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: WSC3
Communication Type: Service Campaign
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