2016 PORSCHE Boxster

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

1 Recalls for 2016 PORSCHE Boxster

Recall Date Component Summary
2019-07-17 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Remedy:

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’s number for this recall is AKB4.

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175 Service Alerts for 2016 PORSCHE Boxster

Date Description
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

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

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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

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

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2022-06-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Technical information for AMC0 – reprograming the DME and transmission control unit.

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2022-03-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Installation and conversion instructions for the Boxster.

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2022-03-07 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Installation and conversion instructions for the Boxster.

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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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2022-03-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on WMM7 – replacing VTS control unit.

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2022-03-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Technical information for WMM7 – replacing VTS control unit.

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2022-03-03 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Technical information for WMM7 – replacing VTS control unit.

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2022-03-07 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Installation and conversion instructions for the PCM3.1 – Navigation Update.

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2022-03-07 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Installation and conversion instructions for the PCM3.1 – Navigation Update.

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2022-03-30 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.

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2022-03-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Advanced technical information for WMM7.

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2022-03-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Advanced technical information for WMM7.

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2022-02-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for recall campaign WMM7 replacing VTS control unit.

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2022-02-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information for recall campaign WMM7 replacing VTS control unit.

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2022-02-11 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Technical information for recall campaign AMC0. re-programing DME and transmission control unit.

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2022-02-11 103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Technical information for recall campaign AMC0. re-programing DME and transmission control unit.

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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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2021-12-13 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Recall repair information for recall campaign AMC0 – reprograming DME and transmission control unit.

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2021-12-13 100000 POWER TRAIN

Recall repair information for recall campaign AMC0 – reprograming DME and transmission control unit.

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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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2021-11-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Technical information on WMM7 – replacing VTS control unit.

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2021-11-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for logo templates and exchangeable inserts.

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2021-11-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for coolant cart foam update.

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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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2018-05-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Information on fogging lighting components.

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2021-08-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for a 12V Power Supply for PT3G Oscilloscope.

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2021-08-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

New Special tools information for a Schumacher 100 Amp Reprogrammer / Power Supply with Battery Support.

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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 C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.

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2021-01-19 116600 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL

Instructions on how to replace the engine coils in the event that there is engine noise.

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2021-01-08 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Instructions for reworking the fan motor in the event that the HVAC does not function.

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2021-01-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

Instructions for reworking the fan motor in the event that the HVAC does not function.

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2021-08-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New Special tools information for a Schumacher 100 Amp Reprogrammer / Power Supply with Battery Support.

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2021-08-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for new VAS 5908 Requirements.

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2021-08-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Special tools information for new Deutronic Signal Lamps.

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2021-08-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information on new Redline Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator.

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2021-08-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Special tools information for a 12V Power Supply for PT3G Oscilloscope.

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2016-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WF86 – Re-Programming DME Control Unit (Workshop Campaign)

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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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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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2015-04-11 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.

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2015-04-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.

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2016-02-03 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

PCM3.0 Navigation Update (data status: model year 2016) New maps with data

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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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2015-12-11 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The Approval and Support Management Program (ASM)

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2021-06-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040

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2021-06-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.

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2021-06-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.

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2021-06-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Advanced technical information on Updating PVTS CU Software in the event that the Engine will not start.

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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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2021-05-24 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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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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2021-03-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on a Navigation system update for the PCM3.1

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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 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 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 C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.

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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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2021-02-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

New parts promotion for all weather mats and cargo liner.

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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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2018-05-16 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Information on fogging lighting components.

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2021-01-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information on Logo templates and exchangeable inserts.

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2021-01-19 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Instructions on how to replace the engine coils in the event that there is engine noise.

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2020-12-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.040

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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 200000 WHEELS

Parts withdrawal information for Winter wheel and tire sets.

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2020-12-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.045

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2021-01-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information on Logo Templates and exchangeable inserts.

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2020-12-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on parts withdrawal of closed workshop campaign parts.

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2020-12-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Porsche intranet posting with preliminary information on WLN1 stop sale/workshop campaign.

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2020-12-08 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Advanced Technical information on brake squeal on all Porsche vehicles.

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2020-10-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.

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2021-01-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about the new PIWIS tester update #39.900.060

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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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2020-05-05 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Porsche Intranet posting for WS Campaign WKJ3.

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2020-05-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

Porsche Intranet posting for WS Campaign WKJ3.

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2020-05-05 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Workshop campaign instructions for WS Campaign WKJ3 – Replacing Tank Leakage DiagnosisModule

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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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2020-09-08 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Information on a new pressure loss tester for all new models.

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2020-09-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on replacing the control unit for the auxiliary alarm system in the event of fault codes.

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2020-09-30 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Information on replacing the control unit for the auxiliary alarm system in the event of fault codes.

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2020-09-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on PCM3.1 – Navigation Update for MY13.

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2020-09-15 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Information on PCM3.1 – Navigation Update for MY13.

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2020-09-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils

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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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2020-05-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instructions for what to do in the event that the customer loses the driver’s key while transporting the vehicle.

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2020-07-24 100000 POWER TRAIN

Various repair symptoms and their associated repairs for all PDK transmissions.

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2020-07-15 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Recommendations on how to store any Porsche vehicle since 2009.

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2020-05-01 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Instructions for clearing adaptive cruise control faults and warnings.

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2020-05-21 220000 SEATS

Instructions for reworking the seat cover in the event that dark spots begin to appear as a result of using seat ventilation.

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2020-09-25 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models since 2003.

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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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2020-06-18 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Instructions on how to perform a PVTS Software update in the event that a car will not start.

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2020-06-18 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Instructions on how to perform a PVTS Software update in the event that a car will not start.

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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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2020-06-19 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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2020-09-25 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Information on new special tool – Pinout/Diag Tool Box w/ Foam

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2020-09-25 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on new special tool – Pinout/Diag Tool Box w/ Foam

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2020-09-29 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new special tool – VAS 1978/35 Connector Release Tools.

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2020-09-29 114700 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

Information on new special tool – VAS 1978/35 Connector Release Tools.

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2020-09-09 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Information on new special tool for offline updates of the PCM Versions 4 and 5.

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2020-09-08 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

New Special tools information on VAS 6627A/11 Brake Caliper Drilling Template.

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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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2020-02-26 220000 SEATS

Instructions for addressing leather seat wrinkling on older models.

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2019-12-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information about PIWIS Tester update 39.000.020

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2020-01-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Technical information outlining the customer complaint that the locking “beep” not working as specified. The issue can be corrected by reprogramming the vehicle’s rear end electronics.

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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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2020-02-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035

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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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2020-02-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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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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2020-03-13 010000 STEERING

Updated instructions for replacing the trailing arm on the front and rear axle on affected Boxster and Cayman vehicles. There is a new supplier of parts and the entire axle must be checked to avoid cross use of parts.

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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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2020-01-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C30 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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2020-03-23 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.

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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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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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2020-01-31 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Parts withdrawal bulletin for various outdated control units on a variety of vehicles.

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2019-10-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020

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2019-10-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030

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2019-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2019-12-13 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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2019-06-25 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Notice to dealers that coolants will be moved out of the special tool cabinet in the dealer service department in order to make room for new special tools. All coolant tools will be moved to the “Coolant Cart” because they need to be housed

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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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2019-09-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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2019-08-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.

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2019-08-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.

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2019-08-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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2019-09-18 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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2019-08-02 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Instructions for retrofitting Sport Plus Mode on vehciles without sport chrono package already installed.

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2019-08-02 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Instructions for retrofitting Sport Plus Mode on vehciles without sport chrono package already installed.

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2018-06-28 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.

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2018-06-15 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Customer Concern The driver and/or passenger door may creak while opening and closing. Technical Background Dirt and moisture on the door guide can cause it to become noisy (See item #4 in Figure 2). Lubricant that is optimal based is b

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2018-06-06 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Subject: Convertible top covering Symptom: Seam? Overview -1- at the rear left of the convertible top covering becomes detached

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2018-06-15 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Customer Concern The driver and/or passenger door may creak while opening and closing. Technical Background Dirt and moisture on the door guide can cause it to become noisy (See item #4 in Figure 2). Lubricant that is optimal based is be

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2018-06-15 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Customer Concern The driver and/or passenger door may creak while opening and closing. Technical Background Dirt and moisture on the door guide can cause it to become noisy (See item #4 in Figure 2). Lubricant that is optimal based is be

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2018-06-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subject: Convertible top covering Symptom: Seam? Overview -1- at the rear left of the convertible top covering becomes detached

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2018-06-06 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Subject: Convertible top covering Symptom: Seam? Overview -1- at the rear left of the convertible top covering becomes detached

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2018-05-10 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information: The Approval and Support Management system was created to offer assistance to the dealer organization with new and complex technical issues by utilizing the Support Specialists within Porsche R&D. As a result, this process has

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2018-09-07 021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Subject: Front axle: Control arms (wishbone) and longitudinal arms Rear axle: Trailing arms (wishbone) and carrier side section Information: If the affected axle parts need to be replaced, an old partmay still be installed on the opposite

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2018-08-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Cause The control unit for the auxiliary alarm system has limited bus communication. Date of Introduction Control units for the auxiliary alarm system with updated software have been used in production since the beginning of December 20

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2018-08-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Cause The noises can occur if there is excessive spring force tolerance in the oil separator Date of introduction The optimized oil separators are used in production from November 25, 2015. Remedial action In the event of a customer co

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2017-11-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information: This document updates information previously published in EQ 1105, EQ 1105, and EQ 1401. To provide stable voltage and sufficient current throughout certain service operations, you should connect the vehicle to a battery charg

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2016-12-14 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Vehicle Data Label Vehicle identification label is on the inside of the maintenance book. It Contains all important data about your car. This label contains the following information: ? Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ? Vehicle co

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