TSTR2501at Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Porsche Tester IV Online Update 43.600.040

Vehicle Type: All

Subject: Porsche Tester |V Online Update 43.600.040

Information: li] Important!

This software is only intended for use on Porsche Tester IV.

il 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 soft-

ware or making it available to third parties.

A\ Caution!

Download must not be interrupted!

il 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

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Porsche Tester IV Online Update

Porsche Tester IV *

Designation: Porsche TesterlV Online Update 43.600.040

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PORSCHE j Prive Free of charge, included in the annual usage fee for Porsche

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Work Installation of the software update via Online Update

Procedure:

we 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

“Startinstallation” button. Prerequisite: PPN Porsche Tester License registration must have been carried out success-

fully.

1. Connect Porsche Tester IV to an external power supply and start it.

2. Startinstallation 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

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43.400.060 6/16/2025

43.400.061 6/18/2025

43.500.000 6/23/2025

43.500.005 6/26/2025

43.500.010 & .011 6/30/2025

43.500.020 & .021 7/7/2025

43.500.030 7/14/2025

43.500.035 7/16/2025

43.500.040 7/21/2025

43.500.050 7/28/2025

43.500.060 8/4/2025

43.600.000 8/11/2025

43.600.005 8/13/2025

43.600.010 8/18/2025

43.600.020 8/25/2025

43.600.023 8/26/2025

43.600.025 & .030 9/2/2025

43.600.040 9/9/2025

Furtherinformation:

. PT4G testers can only be updated from the current software level.

. PT4G testers cannot be backdated or targeted for a specific older software level.

. Ifa software restore is to be performed, the tester will install the most current software release available.

. When a new updateis 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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General

Information: Ordering process:

Tools identified with a prefix of VAS, VAG andT:

Place orders via porsche.snapon.com.

Tools with a prefix of O00 721,918 721, PNA or P:

Place orders via POLARIS (PPL).

Diagnostic Equipment:

Opena PRMS ticket. Technical Support >> Tester Support

Special Tool Support:

For questions related to VAS, VAG, and“T" tools:

Contact SBS customer care at 1-855-895-2013 or [email protected].

For Polaris numbers 000.721, 918.721, PNA and “P” tools:

Opena PRMS ticket. Technical Support >> Special Tools

Diagnostic Equipment:

Opena PRMS ticket. Technical Support >> Tester Support

Workshop Equipment Classification

* Servicing and maintenance

kk Replacement of units and assemblies

tow Disassembly of units and assemblies

tek kK Rental

Gi Body & Paint

High-voltage

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