Extended identification

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Additional data present in the control unit can be read out using this menu item.

Connect and start the Porsche System Tester II 9588 and switch on the ignition.
Select Boxster (986) in the Vehicle type menu and confirm with the ">>" key.
Select PCM in the Control units menu and confirm with the ">>" key.
Select PCM2 MMI in the PCM2 function selection and confirm with the ">>" key.
Select Identification in the PCM2 MMI function selection and confirm with the ">>" key.
Diagnosis software number; PCM2 part number. appears on the display.
In the PCM2 - MMI identification function selection, the extended identification can be read out using the "F8" key or the ">>" key.

The following data can be read out:

CRIN (Car Radio Identification Number)
Date of ECU Manufacturing (DD;MM;YYYY)
Repair Shop Code or Tester Serial Number
System Supplier ECU Hardware Number (cw, year)
System Supplier ECU Hardware Version Number
System Supplier ECU Software Number (cw, year)
System Supplier ECU Software Version Number
Vehicle Manufacturer Diagnostic Index
Vehicle Manufacturer ECU Hardware Number
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)