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PCM2/CDR23 (MMI)

PCM2/CDR23 (MMI)

PCM2 MMI - Introduction

The manual contains the diagnosis for the following system:

PCM2 - Man Machine Interface (MMI)

General instructions/safety instructions

The following points must be observed during vehicle diagnosis:

- After the battery is connected, volatile memories must be reprogrammed. In the case of radio coding and tuning, the customer must be informed of decoding and the deleted tuner memory.
- After the battery has been connected, the instructions in the assembly --> 9; Rep. Gr. - ; Work instructions after disconnecting the battery must be observed.
- Deactivate the 'automatic traffic announcement' before beginning the diagnosis on the PCM2. If this is not done, the system will crash (only for software version < 03).
- When working on the optical waveguide, please observe the instructions in assembly --> 9; Rep. Gr. 9768; Optical waveguide - MOST bus.
- After troubleshooting or repairs, erase the fault memory with the 9588 Porsche System Tester II and carry out a test drive.
- After the test drive, read out the fault memory with the 9588 Porsche System Tester II again.

DANGER: Danger of injury through triggering of driver's airbag

- Never hang the 9588 Porsche System Tester II over the steering wheel.


CAUTION: Danger of damage due to improper handling of the battery and the control module connectors.

- Never disconnect battery with engine running.
- Never start engine without securely connected battery.
- Never pull off or push on plug connections for the control modules or other electronic components when the ignition is switched on.