No. 43-14

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Installation and Conversion Instructions
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Power steering Plus (1N3)
Revision:
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 4, 43/14, dated December 5, 2014
Model Year:
As of 2014 up to 2018
Information:
Retrofitting
Restriction:
ONLY for vehicles WITHOUT Power steering Plus
Notes:
Power steering Plus is a speed-sensitive power steering system. It reduces steering forces when the
vehicle is manoeuvred and driven at low speeds.
Part Info:
95B.044.900.05
Activation
code:
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 channel (PPL). You must then request the
(Power steering Plus (1N3)) enabling code using the ordering process shown in the table.
I
 Power steering Plus
Requesting activation codes: Directly
via the Porsche Request Management
System (PRMS->Parts Support->Order
Processing->Order Creation).
The following details are absolutely
essential:
•
•
•
Part number of the retrofit kit
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of
the vehicle to be converted
PCNA Order number used for ordering
parts
IMPORTANT: If you do not have the
necessary data or if the data you have is
incorrect, Porsche AG will NOT be able to
generate the enabling code.
II
Checking and forwarding data via PRMS.
III
Generating activation codes and feedback
via PRMS.
IV
Forwarding feedback (also via PRMS if
possible).
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The enabling code generated by Porsche
AG can now be viewed in the Porsche
Partner Network (PPN) → Porsche Central
Service System (PCSS) → Code information.
Tools:
9900 - PIWIS Tester 3
Assembly:
1
Preparatory work.
NOTICE
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 the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

Connect battery charger/power supply suitable for AGM Type batteries, recommended
current rating of 90A fixed voltage 13.5V to 14.5V, tool number VAS 5908.
1.1
Connect battery charger (  Workshop Manual '2X00IN battery trickle charging').
NOTICE
Control unit programming will be aborted if the Internet connection is unstable.
•
An unstable Internet connection can interrupt communication between PIWIS Tester III and the
vehicle communication module (VCI). As a result, control unit programming may be aborted.

During control unit programming, always connect PIWIS Tester III to the vehicle communication module (VCI) via the USB cable.
1.2
2
9900 - PIWIS Tester 3 must be connected before switching on the ignition.
Code Power steering Plus
Information
The 9900 - PIWIS Tester III 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 9900 - PIWIS Tester III.
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2.1
Select the required vehicle type. PIWIS Tester Diagnostics starts.
2.2
Maintenance of vehicle data
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2.2.1
Select Additional menu by pressing •F7“. Press •F11“ to confirm the question
"Create vehicle analysis log (VAL)?".
2.2.2
Select the "Maintenance of vehicle data" function. Press •F12“ until "PR numbers"
appears in the Value group column.
2.2.3
Select the "Steering" menu item.
Open the drop-down menu in the "Value" column and select "1N3 - Power steering,
speed-sensitive".
2.2.4
Enter the enabling code and press •OK“ to confirm. Press •F12“ to continue.
2.2.5
A table containing the values to be changed is displayed.
Save the values by pressing •F8“.
Wait until "Generation of vehicle data is complete........" appears.
2.2.6
Press •F12“ to switch to Report management.
Press •F10“ to open the log. Check whether vehicle equipment "Power steering,
speed-sensitive - 1N3" is displayed.
Close the log.
2.2.7
2.3
Switch back to the "Overview" menu.
Adapt coding.
2.3.1
Press •F11“ to return to the list of control units.
Select all control units by pressing •Ctrl A“. Press •F12“ to continue.
2.3.2
Switch to the "Codings/adaptations" menu. Press •F12“ to continue.
2.3.3
Select "Automatic coding" mode. Press •F12“ to continue.
2.3.4
Wait until "Coding has been completed successfully." appears. Press •F12“ to
continue.
2.3.5
Switch back to the "Overview" menu.
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Concluding work
3.1
Read out the fault memory of all systems, work through any existing faults, and erase the
fault memory (  Workshop Manual '033500 Fault memory for on-board diagnosis').
3.2
Switch off the ignition and disconnect 9900 - PIWIS Tester 3.
3.3
Disconnect battery charger. (  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Battery trickle charging').
3.4
Carry out a function test.
–Activating Power steering Plus–
Includes:
Updating and coding vehicle data;
Performing function test.
Labor time: 50 TU
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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