Replacing control unit for front-end electronics
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Porsche Macan and 2017 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- All remote controls (keys) are required for teaching a DME, front-end electronics (front BCM), rear-end electronics (rear BCM), electronic steering lock (ELV) control unit for example, or for teaching remote controls (keys).
- Remote controls (keys) that are not taught during this procedure will no longer be recognized by the vehicle.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
The PIWIS Tester 3 9900 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 3 9900 .
- PIWIS Tester II 9818 must be connected to the vehicle before starting the Tester. Switch on ignition.
- Select the vehicle type and start the diagnostic application.
- Select Front-end electronics .
- Extended identification must now be selected.
- Enter the vehicle identification number and press [Enter] to confirm your entry.
- Maintenance/repairs must then be selected.
- Control unit replacement must now be selected. Then press [F12] to continue.
- Select Write values and press [F12] to continue.
- Press [F8] to start writing values.
- When a message appears confirming that the values were written and coded successfully , press [F12] to continue.
- Go back to the Start page on the Tester.
- To activate the control units, switch on the hazard warning lights.
- Select the menu Diagnostics --> Online teaching function --> Engine immobiliser on the Start page.
- Vehicle must now be selected. Then press [F12] to continue. Vehicle data will be read out.
- Follow the instructions on the Tester.
- The vehicle identification number (VIN) is displayed. Change the vehicle identification number if necessary.
- Enter the repair order number and press [F12] to continue.
- Enter the PPN user name and password and press [F12] to continue.
- Login is performed.
- The Tester displays the message Login successful . Press [F12] to continue.
- Follow the instructions on the Tester to select the required menu.
- Once the teaching process is completed successfully, the Tester shows the following status, for example:
- 2 keys taught
- Front BCM: taught
- ELV: taught
- Rear BCM: taught
- DME: taught
- Overall vehicle status: taught. Press [F12] to continue.
- Press [ESC] to exit the Online teaching function and select the vehicle type on the Start page.
- Read out the fault memory and erase it if necessary.
- Function test: Lock, open and start the vehicle using all remote controls (hand-held transmitters).