Coding (Programming) The Control Module

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The procedure described must be applied when a control unit has to be replaced and the tester function Control unit replacement cannot be used.

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

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Follow the instructions on the Tester.

Later versions of the software may display slightly different text or require a slightly different procedure. The instructions you receive from the tester itself take precedence over this description.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on the ignition. [>>] Continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Using the [>>] key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control modules. Perform the automatic control module search.
4. Select the relevant control module with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
5. Select Control unit replacement  with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
6. Select Write in data  and write in the relevant data. (Even if no data was read out, the required data is loaded for the control unit.)
7. Select Coding with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
8. Select the version required for the vehicle in question and follow the instructions on the Tester.
9. In the menu Vehicle type  , select Control units  and then select the menu Special functions  .
10. Perform Vehicle handover  and follow the instructions of the Tester.
11. Read out and erase fault memory.