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Deactivating Transport Lock – 911 (996) Cabrio
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996) Cabriolet, with or without hardtop.
Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)
Concern:
Deactivating the transport lock for the rollover protection system before delivery of the vehicle to the
customer. (Activating rollover protection system).
Information:
The transport lock for the rollover protection system is activated at the factory for vehicle transport.
Danger! There is an increased danger of injury if the vehicle rolls over with rollover protection
deactivated! If rollover protection is deactivated, the warning light (item "N" on page 44 of the Owner's
Manual) in the instrument panel remains lit with the engine running, and during driving. As part of the
sales check, the transport lock must be deactivated in the rollover protection control unit using the
Porsche System Tester 2 (PST2).
Work Procedure:
Deactivating the transport lock with the PST2 (as of software version 3.1):
1. Connect PST2 to the diagnostic socket; switch on the ignition.
2. Switch on the PST2 and wait until the start menu appears.
3. Select vehicle type from the start menu.
4. Start automatic control module search and wait until the search is completed.
5. Select Rollover protection in the "Control units" menu.
6. Select Transport lock in the "Function selection" menu. "Transport lock active" is displayed.
7. Change the displayed setting to "Not active" using the > key and save the setting with the "F8 key
(coding).
8. Return to the start menu with the "ESC" key and switch off the PST2.
9. Disconnect PST2 from the diagnostic socket; switch off the ignition.
10. Start vehicle and check that the warning light is now extinguished.
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on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Special tools may be required to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those recommended in these bulletins may be detrimental to the safe operation of your vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do
a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your Porsche Dealer for information on whether your
vehicle may benefit from the information. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Porsche dealer to verify correct part numbers.
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