No. 53-21-1

Service
Technical Information
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Message “E-Power not available” appears in the instrument cluster with the message “Oil
level too high” (53/21)
Change overview:
Release
Date
Change
0
05/05/2021
First publication
1
07/11/2023
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Separate document created for Panamera (971)
Software overview supplemented
Reference to exhaust emission standard “ULEV” supplemented
Note on specific language supplemented
Vehicle Type:
Panamera E-Hybrid (97A / 97B / 97C)
Model Year:
As of 2017 up to 2023
Concerns:
DME control unit
Information:
The message ‘E-Power not available’ is displayed in the instrument cluster. The entry ‘P103A00 –
Engine oil – fuel content too high’ is also stored in the fault memory of the DME control unit.
This is not a technical defect, but a protective function of the engine control system, which is responsible
for the unavailable E-function.
Cause:
If the vehicle is driven more frequently for short distances, fuel can accumulate in the engine oil. To
prevent or correct this complaint, the combustion engine must be run for longer periods.
Action:
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Inform the customer about the potential causes of this behavior and its avoidance using the specific
language for TI 53/21. Observe the specific language under “2470 – Specific language for TI
53/21” in the information medium TI – Technical Information, Main Group 2 – Fuel supply.
Information
Also use the description in the Owner’s Manual regarding the vehicle’s system limits. In addition, inform
the customer that the oil can be regenerated by driving for 30 minutes at an engine oil and coolant
temperature of >50°C/ 122°F and then electric mode is available again.
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If the communicated content in the specific language does not contribute to customer satisfaction,
document the greyed-out screen message and perform a one-off oil change including oil filter. Then
additionally program the DME control unit to reset the value for the mass of petrol and alcohol in the
oil and – if available – upload a new DME data status.
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Required tools
Tools:
9900 - PIWIS Tester 3/4 with PIWIS Tester software version 41.900.052 (or higher) installed.
Battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A, e.g. 90 A battery charger. For further
information about the battery chargers to be used, see the corresponding Workshop Manual. 
Workshop Manual '270689 Charging vehicle electrical system and battery'
Torque wrench, e.g. V.A.G 1331A - torque wrench 6-50 Nm (4.5-37 ftlb.)
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Required parts and material as needed
Parts Info:
Material:
Part No.
Designation
– Location
Number
9A719840500
 Oil filter element with sealing ring
1 piece
PAF013849
 Sealing ring, A14 x 20
– Oil drain plug
1 piece
Part No.
Designation
Quantity
...
Engine oil 1)
... 1)
00004330501
 Grease for O-ring
100 g/ 3.52 oz tube 2)
1) The required engine oil and the filling capacity depend on the vehicle and model year and can be found
in PCSS under “1701--00 Allocation of approved engine oils”, or  Workshop Manual '170117 Draining
and adding engine oil'.
2) approx.
2 grams/ 0.07 oz required per vehicle
Changing oil and filter
Work Procedure: 1
2
Replace oil filter.
 Workshop Manual '173055 Replacing oil filter'
Change engine oil.
 Workshop Manual '170117 Draining and filling engine oil'
Re-program DME control unit
Information
For the vehicles for which a complaint is received, the software version does not change because only the
old application software is re-installed. This programming step resets the value "Total amount of petrol
and alcohol in oil" and can prevent possible subsequent repairs.
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The following software release is valid for the following derivatives:
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Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (97ABE1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (97ABX1)
Panamera 4S E-Hybrid (97ADZ1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (97AHE1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (97ANX1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (97BBE1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (97BBX1)
Panamera 4S E-Hybrid (97BDZ1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (97BNX1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Tourismo (97CBE1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Tourismo (97CBX1)
Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Tourismo (97CDZ1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Tourismo (97CHE1)
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Tourismo (97CNX1)
Exhaust
emission
standard
ULEV
1)
Model year
2017
X
2018
X
2019
X
2020
2021
X
X
2022
X
2023
X
Porsche
part
number (
software)
Software
release
972907
551T
0003
1) For vehicles with emission standard ULEV, also  Technical Information '247000 ‘E-Power not
available’ message or jerking, poor throttle response during catalytic converter heating phase: See
Re-programming DME control unit (156/22)'.
The following software release is valid for the following derivatives:
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Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (97AFH1)
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (97AFT1)
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (97BFH1)
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (97BFT1)
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (97CFH1)
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (97CFT1)
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Exhaust
emission
standard
Model year
2017
2018
ULEV
1)
2019
X
2020
2021
X
2022
X
X
2023
X
Porsche
part
number (
software)
Software
release
972906
014K
0001
1) For vehicles with emission standard ULEV70, also  Technical Information '247000 ‘E-Power not
available’ message or jerking, poor throttle response during catalytic converter heating phase: See
Re-programming DME control unit (156/22)'.
Work Procedure: 1
The basic work procedure for programming a control unit is described in the Workshop Manual 
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester – section on “Programming”'.
Specific information on control unit programming in the context of this Technical Information:
Required PIWIS Tester software release:
41.900.052 (or higher)
Type of control unit programming:
Control unit programming using the ‘Automatic
programming’ function of the DME control unit:
‘Engine electronics (DME)’ control unit –
‘Coding/programming’ menu – ‘Automatic
programming’ function.
Read and follow the information and instructions
on the PIWIS Tester during the guided
programming sequence.
During the programming sequence, the DME
control unit is re-programmed and then automaticallyre-coded.
Programming sequence:
Do not interrupt programming and coding.
Once the control units have been programmed and
coded, you will be prompted to switch the ignition off
and then back on again after a certain waiting time.
Backup documentation of the new software versions
is then performed.
The programming sequence takes
(approx.):
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Procedure in the event of a termination in
the control unit programming:
• Switch ignition off and then on again.
• Read out and erase the error memory 
Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester – “Reworking” section'.
• Repeat control unit programming by restarting
programming.
Procedure in the event of other error
messages appearing during the
programming sequence:
 Workshop Manual '9X00IN Basic instructions and
procedure for control unit programming using the
PIWIS Tester – section on “Troubleshooting”'.
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Carry out general reworking for control unit programming as described in  Workshop Manual
'9X00IN Basic instructions and work procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS Tester
– “Reworking” section'.
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Create vehicle analysis log (VAL).
Labor position and PCSS encryption
Labor position:
I No.
APOS
Labor operation
17305560
Replacing oil filter
17011760
Draining and filling engine oil
24702540
Re-programming DME control unit
03350053
Creating vehicle analysis log
PCSS encryption:
Location (FES5)
24700
DME control unit
Damage type (SA4)
1134
Programming error
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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