Activating PCC/PVTS

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.

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.

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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 .

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PCC/PVTS should be activated just before vehicle handover as the customer has access to the vehicle and the term of the PCC/PVTS contract begins following activation.

Get installation code from the customer.
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If the installation code is not available, PCC/PVTS activation must be carried out during vehicle handover.
Connect the PIWIS Tester to the vehicle and start the Tester. Switch on ignition.
Select the vehicle type and start the diagnostic application.
Check the chassis number and press [F12] to start.
Select Vehicle functions in the menu by pressing [F7].
Start the Tester sequence Activate PCC/PVTS by pressing [F12].
Follow the steps/instructions shown on the PIWIS Tester.
Log PCC/PVTS activation.
Switch off ignition.
Read out the fault memory and erase it if necessary.
Perform a function test if necessary.