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Warranty Information: Extended Warranty for Reversing Light Function in Relation to the
Transmission-Side Actuation of the Switch for the Reversing Light (228/20)
Model Line:
911 Carrera (991)
Model Year:
As of 2012 up to 2015
Equipment:
7-speed manual transmission (I No. 487)
Concerns:
Reversing light function – PART ID 9472 (reversing light switch)
Information:
Extended warranty for reversing light function in relation to the transmission-side actuation of
the switch for the reversing light.
On a small number of 2012-2015 991 vehicles equipped with 7-speed manual transmission (I-no. 487),
there is a possibility that the transmission side actuation for the reversing light switch on may have been
manufactured below Porsche durability specifications. In rare instances, this could result in inoperative
reversing lights.
Porsche is notifying potentially affected customers that it is extending the warranty for the reversing light
function.
Affected
Vehicles:
2012-2015 911 Carrera (991) with 7-speed manual transmission (I-no. 487):
Drive
mechanism
Transmission
type
Engine type
Rear-wheel
drive (2WD)
G9100
All-wheel drive
(4WD)
Production period*
Start date
End date
MA104
March 7, 2012
October 25, 2013
G9100
MA103
March 7, 2012
January 15, 2014
G9130
MA104
October 19, 2012
March 12, 2014
G9130
MA103
October 23, 2012
January 29, 2015
* Production date ranges include vehicles produced during this period that may not be
affected.
Validity:
The warranty on the reversing light function in combination with the problem described lasts for 15 years
as from the new vehicle delivery date with unlimited mileage.
You will find the exact warranty period of a vehicle in the vehicle information in the PCSS – Porsche Central
Service System.
The extended warranty is displayed as an additional new vehicle warranty scope and contains the added
information "Ext. Warranty 991 Reversing light" in the "Scope of coverage" column.
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The warranty applies worldwide and is always transferred automatically to the next owner. All other
warranty terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Component covered by the extended warranty
Designation
Transmission type
7-speed manual transmission
G9100
G9130
* only in conjunction with the problem described above, "Reversing light does not function".
Information:
Scopes not covered by this extended warranty
Other damage to the transmission and malfunctions in the reversing light function which are not caused
by the described problem.
Additionally, all damage or malfunctions caused by other external influences such as damage as a result
of an accident, incorrect use or neglect of the vehicle.
Restrictions on cover of the extended warranty
The warranty and service information in the vehicle includes information about the warranty conditions
for the vehicle. The owner should always read these warranty conditions carefully as the rights and obligations listed there also apply for the extended warranty.
Invoicing:
For processing warranty claims using "Ext. Warranty 991 Reversing light" the claim should be coded
as Warranty type 111 under PART ID 9472 – Switch for reversing light as a damage causing
component. The damage category must be selected in accordance with the customer complaint.
If a mobility option is required in relation to repairs covered by the Technical warranty extension, this can
be invoiced as part of the existing customer mobility program. The Customer mobility program regulations apply unchanged.
If you have further questions and concerns relating to this extended warranty, get in touch with the
contact person responsible for warranty enquiries at PCNA.
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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