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Programming new DME control module

  1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch ignition on.
  2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.

    Version 1:

    • Using the ->| key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control units.

    Version 2:

    • Using the >> key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control units. The Vehicle Ident. No. under item 6 only has to be confirmed and not entered.
  3. Select DME with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
  4. Select "Control unit programming" with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
  5. Select "Control unit programming" with the cursor keys and press the >> key. Follow the displayed programming instructions from the Porsche System Tester.
  6. Enter the Veh. Ident. No. with the cursor keys, continue with >> and confirm with F7.
  7. Enter the new DME (IPAS) programming code and confirm with the >> key.
  8. Check the DME programming code again; if the code is correct, confirm with the F7 key.
  9. Enter the new immobilizer code (IPAS), confirm with the >> key, check the code again and confirm with the F7 key.
  10. Select transmission type (manual transmission, Tiptronic), continue with >>.
  11. Check the transmission type and code with F8.
  12. Select the required program map and confirm with the >> key. See VERSION (DATA RECORDS)  .
  13. The data and programming status is then loaded on to the DME control module. Do not interrupt the programming sequence.
  14. When the programming period has expired, follow the instructions from the Porsche System Tester -CAN TIME OUT-.
  15. Press the >> key. For the learning and adaptation routine of the throttle (E-gas), switch the ignition on for 1 minute without starting the engine and without actuating the accelerator pedal. Then switch the ignition off for at least 10 seconds. This completes the adaptation of the throttle adjusting unit and the programming sequence is complete.
  16. Read out the fault memory and delete the fault -CAN TIME OUT - on every control unit that is connected to the CAN.