Replacing instrument cluster
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Replacing instrument cluster
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.
Information
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 additional information may appear in PIWIS Tester 3 9900 .
- Document the total mileage and fuel level.
- Connect the Tester to the vehicle and start it. Switch on ignition.
- Select the vehicle type if required.
- Select the Instrument cluster control unit in the overview . Press [F12] to continue. The message "Create Vehicle Analysis Log (VAL)?" appears. Press [F11] to continue.
- Maintenance/repairs must then be selected.
- Control unit replacement must now be selected. press [F12] to continue.
- Read data must be selected. Press [F12] to continue and then press [F8] to start.
- Check the chassis number and press [F12].
- Switch off ignition and replace control unit. → 902519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
- Switch on ignition.
- Select the Instrument cluster control unit in the overview .
- Extended identifications must now be selected.
- Vehicle identification number must be selected.
- Enter the vehicle identification number and press "Enter" to confirm your entry.
- Maintenance/repairs must then be selected.
- Set total mileage must now be selected. press [F12] to continue.
- Read the warning on the Tester. press [F12] to continue.
- Total mileage must be selected. Then enter the value that was read out in Step 1, press "Enter" to confirm your entry and press [F8] to write data.
- Write service interval must now be selected. press [F12] to continue.
- Read and follow the warnings displayed on the Tester. press [F12] to continue.
- Follow the instructions on the Tester. Look up and copy the servicing values from the customer service booklet. press [F12] to continue.
- Coding/programming must be selected.
- Automatic coding must now be selected. press [F12] to continue.
- Maintenance/repairs must then be selected.
- Fuel tank calibration must be selected. press [F12] to continue.
- Read the information on the Tester and press [F8] to start.
- Read out the fault memory and erase it if necessary.
- Return to the control unit overview .
- Check the function of the instrument cluster and fuel level gauge during the test drive.