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Spare Parts Requirements for DME Control Unit
Information
This Technical Information replaces the TI dated November 22, 2002.
Changes/additions:
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The procedure was updated in the “Information” section.
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)/911 Carrera 4 (996)
Model Year:
2002
Subject:
DME control unit
Information:
Programming DME control unit if it needs to be replaced.
Information
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Select and program the correct data record in the 'Coding/programming' menu.
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Select the "Program immobilizer code" function in the 'Maintenance/repairs' menu and
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Enter the 6-character programming code documented in the PIWIS information system under "Enter
new DME programming code" and press •F12“ to confirm.
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Enter the 16-character immobilizer code documented in the PIWIS information system under "Enter
new immobilizer code" and press •F12“ to confirm.
 Follow the other instructions on PIWIS Tester 3.
NOTICE
Incorrect immobilizer code
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DME control unit will be damaged.
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The immobilizer code must match the code in the alarm control unit.
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Get this from the PIWIS information system.
Parts Info:
996.618.604.00  DME control unit
Tools:
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References:
 Workshop Manual '247019 Removing and installing DME control unit'
9900 - PIWIS Tester 3
Battery Charger/Power Supply - Suitable for AGM Type batteries, recommended current rating of
90A fixed voltage 13.5V to 14.5V.
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Important Notice: Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training
courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.
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