Teaching ELV control unit

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 90 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 additions may appear in PIWIS Tester 3 9900 .

Information

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.

PIWIS Tester II 9818 must be connected to the vehicle before starting the Tester. Switch on ignition using original remote control.
Select the menu Diagnostics --> Online teaching function --> Engine immobilizer 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. Continue with [F12]
Press [ESC] to exit the Online teaching function and select the vehicle type on the Start page.
Read out the fault memory and delete faults if necessary.
Lock, open and start the vehicle using all remote controls (hand-held transmitters).
Read out the fault memory again.