1998 PORSCHE Boxster

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

4 Recalls for 1998 PORSCHE Boxster

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-02-24 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.

2009-05-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

2009-04-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

2003-01-23 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION “P” WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE LOCKING BUTTON OPERATED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

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34 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 PORSCHE Boxster

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Date Component  
2006-04-12 AIR BAGS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 10156224
2014-03-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10574752
2013-06-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10514221
2012-09-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 10475062
2010-09-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10354966
2009-08-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10282277
2007-09-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10202959
2007-07-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10196852
2006-10-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10171161
2006-04-12 AIR BAGS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 10156224
2005-09-20 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10137104
2005-08-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 10133799
2005-05-16 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10121034
2003-11-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10047056
2002-07-11 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 8013743
1998-12-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 831849
2000-10-23 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 784958
2002-06-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 762576
2001-08-09 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 750130
1999-11-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 714666
1999-03-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 705136
1999-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 608964
1999-02-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 607879
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 609303
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 606555
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 606442
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 606442
1999-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 606857
1998-07-11 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 537595
1998-07-03 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 537594
1998-07-02 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 537593
1998-07-02 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 537592
1998-06-28 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 537591
1998-07-11 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 538121
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1 Investigations for 1998 PORSCHE Boxster

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1998-07-09 1998-11-24 STRUCTURE
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

128 Service Alerts for 1998 PORSCHE Boxster

Date Description
2022-07-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair

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2022-07-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.

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2018-04-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the rear axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar des

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2018-04-17 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the rear axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar des

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2018-04-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar de

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2018-04-17 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar de

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2022-03-24 020000 SUSPENSION

Technical information – adjust values for suspension alignment: using current values and observing specifcations.

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2022-03-30 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.

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2022-02-24 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.

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2021-03-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.

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2021-12-03 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information for PIWIS tester update. #40.750.000 & .030

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2021-12-03 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Information for PIWIS tester update. #40.750.000 & .030

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2021-12-03 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Information for PIWIS tester update. #40.750.000 & .030

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2021-10-11 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instructions on the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus – PCCM Plus

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2018-05-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.

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2021-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.

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2021-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.

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2021-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

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2021-08-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

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2021-07-30 190000 TIRES

List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation Boxster.

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2021-07-30 200000 WHEELS

List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation Boxster.

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2016-03-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.

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2016-03-24 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.

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2016-02-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

Brake noise can vary greatly. The most common brake noise complaint is squeal.

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2016-02-16 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake noise can vary greatly. The most common brake noise complaint is squeal.

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2016-04-22 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

1997 to Present – Vehicle Analysis Log Types – In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a “log type” drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu.

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2021-06-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.

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2021-06-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040

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2021-06-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.

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2021-06-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.

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2021-06-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.

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2021-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.

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2021-05-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.

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2021-04-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.

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2021-03-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Historical information on Porsche product evolution.

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2021-03-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.

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2021-03-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

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2020-12-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.

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2020-12-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.

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2020-12-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.

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2018-05-30 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.

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2021-01-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about the new PIWIS tester update #39.900.060

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2020-12-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.030

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2020-12-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.020

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2020-12-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.045

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2020-12-23 200000 WHEELS

Parts withdrawal information for Winter wheel and tire sets.

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2020-12-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.040

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2020-12-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on parts withdrawal of closed workshop campaign parts.

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2020-10-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.

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2020-12-08 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Advanced Technical information on brake squeal on all Porsche vehicles.

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2021-01-27 160000 STRUCTURE

Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.

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2021-01-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS tester update #39.900.065

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2020-08-31 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Information on Classic Radio options for the 996 and 986 models.

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2020-08-31 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Information on Classic Radio options for the 996 and 986 models.

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2020-06-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.

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2020-09-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.030

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2020-05-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.

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2020-05-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.

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2020-09-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012

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2020-09-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils

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2020-06-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.

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2020-06-25 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.

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2020-04-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche models since 1984.

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2020-09-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020

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2020-06-19 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.

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2020-06-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.

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2020-06-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.

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2019-12-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.

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2019-12-20 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.

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2020-02-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035

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2019-12-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about new PIWIS Tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000

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2019-12-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.012

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2019-12-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010

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2020-01-07 200000 WHEELS

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

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2020-01-07 220000 SEATS

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

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2020-01-07 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

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2019-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Porsche Intranet posting outlining the Warranty Credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.

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2020-02-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017

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2020-01-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2020-01-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2020-01-30 200000 WHEELS

List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2019-11-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of valid Advanced Technical Information bulletins (ATIs) as of 11/22/2019

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2020-01-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2020-03-23 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.

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2019-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated bulletin with the full list of Porsche model type designations.

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2019-10-29 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 engine oils for Porsche vehicles.

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2019-10-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS tester updates 38.800.000 &.010

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2019-10-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030

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2019-10-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020

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2019-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated worksheet for Chassis and VIN numbering system. Updated to include 2020 Models including the Taycan.

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2019-06-25 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Announcement of new Special Tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718.

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2019-06-20 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Information on new model designation logos which can be purchased and applied to the rear exhaust area of a vehicle, displaying the model designation on the outside of the vehicle.

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2019-06-19 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.

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2019-08-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.

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2019-09-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3

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2019-09-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue

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2019-08-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.

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2019-06-10 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.

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2018-04-17 022110 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the rear axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar des

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2018-04-17 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar de

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2005-10-10 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HANDLING PTFE CRANKSHAFT SEALS. 8JB

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2005-09-06 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. *TT

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1998-03-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC RELOCKING AND UNLOCKING OF DOORS AND REAR LID. *YC

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2012-09-06 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Concerns: Ignition coil with Part Nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 Information: Procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. Cracks in the ignition coil housing (Figure 1) can cause corrosion, which can result in a rough-running

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2012-09-06 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Concerns: Ignition coil with Part Nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 Information: Procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. Cracks in the ignition coil housing (Figure 1) can cause corrosion, which can result in a rough-running

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2003-09-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

CUSTOMER RECALL CAMPAIGN – CHECKING ADJUSTMENT OF THE TIPTRONIC KEYLOCK CABLE. *TT

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2008-05-21 136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

PARTS WITHDRAW; PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS TO PCNA: PART NUMBERS 955 628 320 00 AND 955 628 321 00; DESCRIPTION TIP SWITCH. *PE

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1998-06-22 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

SUBJECT ON MANUAL GEARBOX-INSPECTION OF DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. *YC

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2005-10-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

INSTALLING PTFE (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) CRANKSHAFT SEALS ON REPLACEMENT ENGINES. *TT

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2003-07-11 100000 POWER TRAIN

CUSTOMER RECALL CAMPAIGN – CHECKING ADJUSTMENT OF THE TIPTRONIC KEYLOCK CABLE. *TT

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2002-06-24 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FULE FILLER CAP. *TT

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2002-07-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH CLICKING NOISES FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TT

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2002-07-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH CLICKING NOISES FROM THE CENTER OF INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE KNEE PROTECTOR STRIP AREA. *TT

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2014-05-16 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

PORSCHE: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING OF FAULTY CRACKED IGNITION COILS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 1997-2013 BOXSTER (986), BOXSTER/CAYMAN (987), CARRERA (996 & 997). *PE

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2002-03-08 033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

BRAKE BOOSTER SEAL AT THE FIREWALL CHANGED. *TT

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2002-02-22 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING WATER DRAINAGE IN FRONT COWL AREA. *SLC

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1998-10-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INFORMATION ON THE PORSCHE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT (PCM) CONTROL UNIT AND CD-ROM DRIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT

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2012-05-24 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

PORSCHE: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING OF BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON. *PE

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2008-05-08 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

PARTS WITHDRAWN. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERIC REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNIT TO PCNA, BUT ONLY IN CASES WHERE THE DEFECT IS VISIBLE: PART NUMBER 955 110 235 01, DESCRIPTION FUEL LINE. *PE

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2001-06-01 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

INFORMATION REGARDING NOISES DURING ACTUATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *YH

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1998 PORSCHE Boxster

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