2017 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 2017 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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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2017 PORSCHE Boxster

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2019-11-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11279864
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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

162 Service Alerts for 2017 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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2022-04-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

Instructions on special tools and equipment for the VAS 6966 applicator gun.

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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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2022-03-30 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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2022-02-24 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 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Special tools information for a map service update for PCM4 and PCM5.

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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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2021-09-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new special tool requirements for all vehicles.

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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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2021-09-16 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Special Tools information for Deutronic Signal Lamps.

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2021-09-16 110600 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS

Special Tools information for Deutronic Signal Lamps.

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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 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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2021-01-08 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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2021-08-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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2021-08-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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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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2016-04-29 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Model Designation on Door – The model designation can be affixed as a logo on the doors of the new Boxster. The logo is available in black or Silver and with different model designations. The logo of the “S” model variant is also used for

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2016-04-29 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Model Designation on Door – The model designation can be affixed as a logo on the doors of the new Boxster. The logo is available in black or Silver and with different model designations. The logo of the “S” model variant is also used for

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2016-04-29 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Retrofitting – The illuminated door entry guards made of carbon-fiber composite or stainless steel are installed in the door sill areas.

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2016-04-29 350000 EQUIPMENT

Retrofitting – The illuminated door entry guards made of carbon-fiber composite or stainless steel are installed in the door sill areas.

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2016-04-29 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Retrofitting – The illuminated door entry guards made of carbon-fiber composite or stainless steel are installed in the door sill areas.

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2016-04-29 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

A fuel tank cap (*Fuel tank cap in Aluminum look ” in the Tequipment catalog) is available for the 718 Boxster (982)

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2016-04-29 350000 EQUIPMENT

A fuel tank cap (*Fuel tank cap in Aluminum look ” in the Tequipment catalog) is available for the 718 Boxster (982)

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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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2021-05-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for pinout tool box tools.

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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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2021-04-06 200000 WHEELS

List of approved wheels and tires for the 982 generation Cayman and Boxster models as of 2017.

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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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2021-03-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Instructions on how to remedy a check engine error message in Conjunction with Loss of Power or a Mooing Noise after Switching off the Engine.

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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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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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2021-01-27 160000 STRUCTURE

Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.

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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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2020-12-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2020-12-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on parts withdrawal of closed workshop campaign parts.

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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 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS tester update #39.900.065

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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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2020-09-03 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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2020-04-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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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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2020-08-12 190000 TIRES

List of approved wheels and tires for the 718 Boxster and Cayman as of MY17.

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2020-08-12 200000 WHEELS

List of approved wheels and tires for the 718 Boxster and Cayman as of MY17.

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2020-08-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

List of approved wheels and tires for the 718 Boxster and Cayman as of MY17.

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2020-05-01 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Instructions for clearing adaptive cruise control faults and warnings.

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2020-06-25 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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2020-06-19 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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2020-09-25 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

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

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2020-09-29 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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2020-01-30 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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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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2020-03-23 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.

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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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2020-02-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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2019-12-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010

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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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2020-01-31 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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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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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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2020-01-30 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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2019-10-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020

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2019-10-18 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Information about retrofitting model designation on doors.

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2019-10-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about retrofitting model designation on doors.

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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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2019-09-06 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 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instructions for retrofitting Sport Plus Mode on vehciles without sport chrono package already installed. This bulletin is specifically for the new Porsche PCM4 which was new for MY17.

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2017 PORSCHE Boxster

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