Model Year: As of 2014 up to 2015
Vehicle Type: Macan S/Macan S Diesel/Macan Turbo
Concerns: All-wheel drive control unit
Information:
This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Transfer gears with a control unit containing a data record that does not comply with current standards were delivered to the dealer organisation.
An improved data record is available for the vehicles on which the transfer gear or PDK transmission, which contains the transfer gear unit, was replaced during the affected period. This data record optimises the responsiveness of the all-wheel drive system.
Action Required:
Re-program all-wheel drive control unit.
Information
When the all-wheel drive control unit is programmed, the PDK control unit is also re-programmed automatically. It takes approx. 5 minutes in total to program the control units.
Affected Vehicles:
The VIN(s) can be checked by using PIWIS Vehicle Information link to verify if the campaign affects the vehicle. This campaign is scope specific to the VIN! Failure to verify in PIWIS may result in an improper repair. This campaign affects 11 vehicles in North America.
Tools:
- Battery Charger/Power Supply -Suitable for AGM Type batteries, recommended current rating of 70A fixed voltage 13.5V to 14.5V. Refer to Equipment Information EQ-1105.
- 9818 – PIWIS Tester II with PIWIS Tester software version 14.800 (or higher) installed.
For reprogramming and flashing Porsche
vehicles without a factory diagnostic device, Porsche recommends the following devices:
Recommended Pass Thru Devices:
J2534 Device
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Pass Thru – Check ECU
Pass Thru – ECU Check verifies the vehicle compliance with the latest air polution restrictions of the following organisations:
– Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
– California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Pass Thru – Check ECU checks the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stored in the vehicles Digital Motor Electronic (ECU) against the PAG database.
Pass Thru – Check ECU is free of charge and does not require any login.
How to perform a Pass Thru – ECU Check:
- Enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- In case of EPA offical enter the CVN ID.
- In case of CARB offical enter the Cal ID.
- Click the “CHECK ECU Version” button.
If the VIN is valid you see:
VIN IS VALID – User has the latest Update
How to find the VIN:
The VIN is labeled inside the windscreen at the bottom right side: see sample.
How to get the CVN ID / Cal ID:
CVN / Cal IDs can be retrieved with a generic scan tool device.
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