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  1. Richard Hamilton
    There are only Bose update CDs for PCM2.0 and PCM2.1. The CD/DVD updates for your PCM3.0 update the whole system, and will definitely cause your current maps to be incompatible. To update the system you would need the update disks, the latest map DVDs, and an activation code which you enter with Piwis. I sent you a PM.
  2. Richard Hamilton
    I don't recall hearing about station presets not saving, and if the previous owner has altered the wiring and not returned it to standard, then we are shooting in the dark. The 'maps unavailable' and 'cd changer unavailable' are likely due to a fault in the fibre optic circuit, but it is difficult to put a finger on it. I think you need to get a Porsche specialist to check it out, but in my opinion you are likely to spend a lot of money trying to resurrect a 20 year old navigation system that was out of date before it was introduced. Just my $0.02s worth.
  3. Richard Hamilton
    It sounds like you have PCM3.0 with Software/Hardware Version 1.x. This was the introduction version of PCM3.0 for MY2009 Sports cars and Cayenne. HW/SW V2.x was introduced during MY2011. To update 2.x there are at least 2 disks required, and I assume the same disks are used for 1.x (there are 1.x software files on the 2.x update DVD.) The first update is a CD, so if the update you have is a DVD, then maybe you are starting out with the wrong disk.
  4. Richard Hamilton
    Nice write-up. Thanks for sharing.
  5. Richard Hamilton
    I sent you a PM.
  6. Richard Hamilton
    I have only used PST2 or PIWIS1 for coding cruise control on a 986. I recall that early software versions of PIWIS2 caused problems coding cruise, so perhaps the feature was removed. The option doesn't appear in simulation mode either, so I suspect that might be the case. Do you know anyone with a PST2, PIWIS1, or Durametric Pro who could try?
  7. Richard Hamilton
    The door lock microswitches ground (earth) the inputs to the alarm control unit. On the diagram you can see the brown ground wire which connects to all the switches, so if the ground is bad, none of the switches will signal the alarm control unit. The brown wire goes through the door plug, to a chassis ground point. The diagram also shows the same ground goes to the power windows and heating, so if they are working you can probably rule out a bad ground.
  8. Richard Hamilton
    I think that it is still pointing towards a bad door lock motor, or a bad earth. Maybe see if you can find someone local with a PST2 or PIWIS tester who can give it a more in depth diagnosis.
  9. Richard Hamilton
    If the passenger door will not lock at all, then I suspect the lock motor has failed. The other possibility is that there is a bad earth on the lock assembly. Does the Durametric show Input Signals on the alarm module? If you can read if the switches are open or closed then this would indicate the earth is OK. If you can't read the state of any of the switches, the earth is probably the problem.
  10. Richard Hamilton
    I think you'll find that the cruise indicator is in the rev counter. It is backlit, and isn't visible until it is lit.
  11. Richard Hamilton
    There isn't a routine to create a backup file of the control module data with Piwis. When you fit a new control module you can read out the data from the old module, change the module, and write it back to the new one. I don't know where this file is stored, but you may (possibly) be able to use it as a backup if you can find it.
  12. Richard Hamilton
    From the Overview screen, press F7 for Additional Menu. At that point you will be asked if you want to create a VAL. Choose 'No at this point. On the Additional Menu screen, choose Vehicle Analysis Log (VAL. There you can select OBD VAL or Service VAL. Choose one, press F8, and follow the on-screen prompts. At the end (after confirming the VIN), you get the choice to select a log type - Choose Miscellaneous. Then press F12 to go to Report Management. Select the log, and press F10 for Print. Print it out to PDF or a connected printer.
  13. Richard Hamilton
    Piwis 1? If so, go to DME>Vehicle Data. Press F4 to Save. Then press PrtScn to get to the Logs Page. Open Working Log and you will see the vehicle data printout, which you can print by pressing F5. If it is Piwis 2 or 3, just run a VAL. An OBD VAL will give you coding of DME and Tiptronic. A Service VAL will give coding of all control modules.
  14. Richard Hamilton
    Here is a list I compiled: 986: 986310 – 986 986320 - 986 S 986330 - 986 Anniversary * (see note) 986311 - 986 RHD 986321 - 986S RHD 986331 - 986 Anniversary RHD * (see note) 996: 996110 - C2 996111 - C2 RHD 996120 – Anniversary (40 Year) 996121 – Anniversary (40 Year) RHD 996210 – Targa 996211 – Targa RHD 996310 – C2 Cabriolet 996311 – C2 Cabriolet RHD 996410 – C4 996411 - C4 RHD 996420 – Turbo 996421 – Turbo RHD 996430 – C4S 996431 – C4S RHD 996440 – Millennium 996441 – Millennium RHD 996610 – C4 Cabriolet 996611 – C4 Cabriolet RHD 996630 - C4S Cabriolet 996631 – C4S Cabriolet RHD 996810 - GT3 996811 – GT3 RHD 996840 – GT2 996841 – GT2 RHD 996850 – GT3RS 996851 – GT3RS RHD Note * - I coded a 986 Anniversary RHD using 986331 but it failed to activate cruise. I had to use 986321, after which it worked perfectly.
  15. Richard Hamilton
    You can buy the belt tensioner plug with a length of cable attached from Porsche. Part # 996.612.991.10 or .00 depending on side. About 21.00 GBP, so probably around $25.00.
  16. Richard Hamilton
    The relay is on the panel in the driver side footwell (RHD). It has abgasklappen written on the top of it. Check this out.
  17. Richard Hamilton
    PET shows that up to 06-11-2016 the LEDs weren't handed, as PET shows one part number for both sides (7PP 919 238) which is now superceded to 7PP 919 238B. £6.06 GBP incl. VAT. I suspect the Touran part I listed is the same, as it just has a different number prefix.
  18. Richard Hamilton
    Might it be the same as used on the VW Toureg? tmp1.pdf tmp2.pdf
  19. Richard Hamilton
    They are all communication errors, as you have removed an element from the CAN bus. Ideally, you should code the PCM MMI out of the system on all the modules affected. Or live with the fault codes.
  20. Richard Hamilton
    L84A is Guards Red, and S1 is Savannah Beige. (But it looks like it needs a good clean!)
  21. Richard Hamilton
    The speedometer signal is taken from the ABS sensors.
  22. Richard Hamilton
    On 3.4 Tiptronics the reversing lights are controlled by the multifunction switch on the side of the ZF gearbox. Facelift 3.6s use a Mercedes box, and the reversing light switch is on the bottom of the selector lever.
  23. Richard Hamilton
    Most Porsche Centres will post out parts. I would try your local centre first. Failing that, try Type911.co.uk or Design911.co.uk.
  24. Richard Hamilton
    I have some info on the Motec dash somewhere for the 996 GT3 Cup, which I think might have been used in the early 997 Cup cars. Drop me a PM with your email address and I'll dig it out and pass it on.
  25. Richard Hamilton
    Mmmmmmm. Nice!
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