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Symptom - Engine - Warning Message “Refill Coolant Immediately/ Stop Driving” in
Instrument Cluster: Installing Components from Repair Kit (SY 62/18)
Revision:
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 1 SY 62/18, dated April 10, 2019.
Model Year:
As of 2017 up to 2018
Vehicle Type:
718 Boxster / 718 Cayman (982)
Symptom:
The red warning message “Refill coolant immediately _ Stop driving” can appear at times in the
instrument cluster even though the coolant level is correct.
 (Warning message: “Refill coolant immediately!”)
(Warning message: “Refill
coolant immediately!”)
Cause:
Remedial
Action:
The connector between the vehicle wiring harness and coolant reservoir may not be connected correctly
and, as a result, the electric plug connection on the coolant reservoir may not be locked correctly.
Information
In the event of a complaint and if the plug connection is loose, the electric plug connection must be
connected correctly and secured using the repair kit (00004330676). The repair kit installs an
additional retaining clip on the electric plug connection, to ensure the electric plug connection remains
securely connected.
 It is not enough to just re-connect the electric plug connection to the existing coolant
reservoir. The repair kit must be used after re-connecting the plug, to ensure that the plug
remains secure.
Date of
Introduction:
An adapted coolant reservoir has been installed as standard since 10 April 2018 or starting with vehicle
identification number WP0CA2982JS212001.
Vehicles with the adapted coolant reservoir (vehicle production date 10 April 2018 or later) do not require
the use of the repair kit.
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Part Info:
Information
The following points must be observed in relation to the part numbers listed below and the
relevant vehicle (depending on equipment):
•
Part number indexes will increase over time. Before performing repairs, cross reference with
PET (Porsche Spare Parts Catalog), for newer parts (higher index).
•
PET must be checked to determine if additional components are needed.
•
Particular/modified components, whose part numbers are listed accordingly, are required for
the remedial action.
00004330676
 Repair set
 Repair set
Work Procedure: 1
Preliminary work:
1.1
To remove the engine compartment lid, see
 Workshop Manual '557819 Removing and
installing engine compartment lid'.
1.2
To remove the moulded hose at the top, see
 Workshop Manual '213919 Removing and
installing moulded hose'.
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Secure electric plug connection ( Retaining
clip for electric plug connection -1-):
Repair set
2.1
Check that the electric plug connection is installed correctly and push it on fully if necessary.
2.2
Place the retaining clip ( Retaining clip for electric plug connection -2-) on the supplied
assembly tool ( Retaining clip for electric plug connection -3-).
2.3
Install the retaining clip between the flat side of the electric plug connection and the coolant
reservoir ( Retaining clip for electric plug connection -A-) and remove the assembly tool.
2.4
Check that the electric plug connection is installed securely.
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Retaining clip for electric plug connection
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Subsequent work:
3.1
To install the moulded hose at the top, see  Workshop Manual '213919 Removing and
installing moulded hose'.
3.2
To install the engine compartment lid, see  Workshop Manual '557819 Removing and
installing engine compartment lid'.
End of remedial action.
Invoicing:
Labor position:
APOS
Labor operation
19404902
Reworking reservoir (Cayman)
APOS
Labor operation
19404903
Reworking reservoir (Boxster)
I No.
I No.
PCSS encryption:
Location (FES5)
19110
Engine coolant level sensor
Damage type (SA4)
4021
Incorrect signal
References:
 Workshop Manual '557819 Removing and installing engine compartment lid'
 Workshop Manual '213919 Removing and installing moulded hose'
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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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