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Installation and Conversion Instructions
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Power Steering Plus (I-no. 658)
Vehicles Type:
911 (991) Gen. II
Model Year:
As of 2017
Concern:
Retrofitting
Restriction:
Only for vehicles with standard power steering (657)
Notes:
Power steering Plus is a speed-sensitive power steering system. It reduces steering forces while
manoeuvring the vehicle and driving at low speeds.
Parts Info:
991.044.901.15
Activation
Code:
Power steering Plus
These components require a VIN-specific enabling code and will not function without it. To get the
enabling code, order the applicable kit via your normal parts channels (POLARIS). You must then submit
a Parts Technical Assistance Request (PTAR) in the PTEC system with the correct VIN, Part Number
and PCNA order number to PCNA Parts Support. The PTAR will be returned to you in 1+ working days,
advising you that the code is now displayed in the PIWIS System. Consult Parts Bulletin GR13D90 for
additional ordering details.
Tools:
9818 - PIWIS Tester II
Work Procedure: 1
 Power steering Plus
Preparatory work.
1.1
Connect a battery charger.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Battery trickle charging'
NOTICE
Voltage drop
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Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
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Risk of damage to control unit
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Fault entries in the control unit
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Coding in the control unit is aborted
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Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.
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Connect battery charger/power supply suitable for AGM Type batteries, recommended current rating
of 70A fixed voltage 13.5V to 14.5V.
Information
The 9818 - PIWIS Tester 2 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 on the 9818 - PIWIS Tester 2.
Information
The following prerequisites must be met for coding Power steering Plus:
2
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9818 - PIWIS Tester II software version 14.400 or higher
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Activation code for Power steering Plus available
Code Power steering Plus.
2.1
9818 - PIWIS Tester II must now be connected and the ignition switched on.
2.2
Select the required vehicle type. PIWIS Tester Diagnostics starts.
2.3
Maintenance of vehicle data.
2.3.1
Additional menu must now be selected by pressing •F7“. Press •F11“ to
confirm the question “Create vehicle analysis log (VAL)?”.
2.3.2
Select the Maintenance of vehicle data function. Press •F12“ until M
numbers appears in the Value group column.
2.3.3
De-select "Installed" in the Coding value column 657 - Standard power steering.
2.3.4
Select "Installed" in the Coding value column 658 - Servotronic.
2.3.5
Enter the activation code and press OK to confirm.
Press •F12“ to continue.
2.3.6
A table containing the values to be changed appears.
Save the values by pressing •F8“.
2.3.7
Wait until the message Generation of vehicle data is complete..... appears.
2.3.8
Press •F12“ to switch to Report management.
2.3.9
Press •F10“ to open the log and check that vehicle equipment Standard power
steering (657) is no longer displayed and vehicle equipment Servotronic (658)
is displayed.
Close the log.
2.4
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Adapt coding.
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Switch to the Overview menu.
Press •F11“ to return to the list of control units.
2.4.2
Select all control units by pressing •Ctrl A“. Press •F12“ to continue.
2.4.3
Switch to the Codings/adaptations menu. Press •F12“ to continue.
Select Automatic coding mode. Press •F12“ to continue.
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2.4.4
Wait until the message Coding has been completed successfully appears.
Press •F12“ to continue.
2.4.5
Switch to the Overview menu.
2.5
Read out the fault memories of all systems, work through any existing faults and erase the
fault memories.  Workshop Manual '033500 Fault memory for on-board diagnosis'
2.6
Disconnect the battery charger.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Battery trickle charging'
2.7
Carry out a function test.
Labor time: 50 TU
Activating Power steering Plus.
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