Programming Transmission Control Unit (PDK)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2013 Porsche 911, 2012 Porsche 911, 2011 Porsche 911, 2010 Porsche 911, and 2009 Porsche 911. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information

This description applies when a new PDK control unit is used.

NOTE: Voltage drop

Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
Risk of damage to control unit
Fault entries in the control unit
Coding in the control unit is aborted
Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

WARNING: The vehicle can move automatically while you are calibrating the transmission control unit (PDK).

The raised vehicle can fall from the lifting platform, for example.
Danger of crushing.
Risk of damage to or from objects.

→ During calibration, the brake pedal must be blocked using a commercially available brake pedal lock.

→ The parking brake must be engaged.

→ The vehicle must not be raised and must be standing on its wheels.

Information

The PIWIS Tester II 9818 instructions take precedence since the description may be different with later Tester releases.

The procedure described here has been structured in general terms; different text or additions may appear in PIWIS Tester II 9818 .

PIWIS Tester II 9818 must be connected to the vehicle and ignition switched on.
Select the vehicle type. The diagnostic application starts.
In the PDK control unit, select Maintenance/repairs and press [F12] to confirm your selection.
Select Read data in the Control unit replacement menu and press [F12].
Press [F8] to start reading data.
The Tester confirms that Data was read out . Press [F12] to continue.
Remove the "old" PDK control unit and install the "new" PDK control unit.
Select Write data in the Control unit replacement menu and press [F12].
Press [F8] to start writing data.
In the Programming menu, select PDK: Programming and press [F12] to continue. Read the warnings displayed on the Tester.
Select the required vehicle type and press [F12] to continue.
Start programming by pressing [F8]. Data is then written.
The Tester confirms that Programming was completed successfully . Press [F12] to continue.
Read out the PDK fault memory and check whether faults P1870, P1871 and P174B are present.
1. 14.1. If faults are present, correct the faults according to Guided Fault Finding instructions.
2. 14.2. If there are no faults present, proceed with the calibration process.
In the Maintenance/repairs Calibration menu, select the required calibration option and press [F12] to continue.
Read the warnings displayed on the Tester and press [F5] to start the calibration process.
Follow the instructions on the Tester.
1. 17.1. Shift travel is calibrated.
2. 17.2. Hydraulics are calibrated.
3. 17.3. Clutches are calibrated.
The Tester displays the message Calibration successful . Press [F12] to continue. Follow the instructions on the Tester.
Select General coding in the Codings/adaptations menu and press [F12] to continue.
Select Country coding and press [F12] to continue.
Country version must now be selected. Press [F8] to start coding. Press [F11] to go back.
Read out and erase all fault memories.
Exit the menu and perform a test drive. Read out the fault memory for all control units after the test drive.