Campaign - CDR 23 Radio Replacement: Overview

911 Turbo (996)

6/03 W303

Binder Group 8/9, A/C & Electrics

Date: 5-23-03

W303 - CDR 23 "Best FM" Functionality

Vehicle Type:
911 Turbo (996) / 911 GT2 (996)

Model Year:
MY 2003 (3)

Concern:
Replacement of the CDR 23 radio.

Information:
This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Service Action on certain 2003 model year 911 Turbo (996) and 911 GT2 (996) vehicles, equipped with either the standard radio option or Digital Sound system Radio options M490 or M680. Due to an internal software error, the list of preset stations in the "Best FM" function is lost after a period of approx. 15 to 30 minutes. The result is that the customer can only listen the station currently selected, and cannot select another station using the presets. The procedure is repeated following an "ignition off".

Therefore, we ask that the affected vehicles listed below have their radios replaced during the Porsche Owner's next visit to your workshop.

Affected Vehicles:
A total of 119 U.S. and 12 Canadian vehicles fall within the scope of this Service Action.

Very Important! Not every vehicle in the below listed range may be affected. Use the ranges below as a general guideline. Only radios with part numbers 996 645 128 01 and 996 645 129 01 need to be replaced.





Refer to Attachment "A" to determine if a particular vehicle is eligible for this service action. Alternatively, the VIN can be checked in the Porsche e-DCS/WWS for confirmation of an open service action.

The affected Vehicle Identification Numbers are contained in the following VIN-Ranges:

Model Year 2003, US and Canadian Vehicles
WP0AB29983S685062 to WP0AB29993S685202 Turbo (U.S.)
WP0AB299X3S685063 to WP0AB299035685198 Turbo (Canadian)
WP0AB299635696061 GT2 (U.S.)

Work Procedure:

See Attachment "B". Note, only radios with part numbers 996 645 128 01 and 996 645 129 01 need to be replaced.





Time Allowance:





Parts Information:

Attachment "B"
Work Procedure:





Before replacing the radio, please check its part number. The part number is located on a sticker is applied on the R/H side of the radio chassis. If the part number on the radio does not match the part number listed in Table 1, the radio has already been changed.

1. Check the part number of the radio using Table ~. Go to step 2 if the part number matches. Go to step 3 if the part number does not match.

2. Use the excerpt from a future Technical Manual supplement on the following pages to replace the radio

3. Enter the campaign into the Maintenance book.





Warranty Info:

Literature:
911 Turbo (996) Manual, Group 9:
> Repairs: 91 24 19 - Removing and installing the car radio (enclosed with this bulletin)





Disclaimer