Power Mirror Relay: Testing and Inspection

Rear Window/Mirror Heating Relay

Vehicle Type: 911 Carrera (996)

Model Year: As of 2001 (1)

Concern: The rear window and door mirror heater relay switches off too early.

Information: It is possible that between September 12th and October 3rd 2000, that the rear window/mirror heating relay, Porsche Part Number, 996 615 117 00, switches off too early (relay production weeks 31 to 35). After being switched on, the rear window and door mirror heating switches off in approx. 2 minutes. It should switch off after 15 minutes.

The relay could have been installed in production vehicles and be delivered as spare parts.

VIN ranges, which are effected, are:

99 61S 62 0386 to 99 91S 62 0768 - Coupe
99 61S 65 0528 to 99 71S 65 0909 - Cabriolet

The production date of the relays can be found by looking on the attached barcode sticker. The second and third digits (from the left) of the printed number indicate the production week of the relay. When replacing the relay, make sure you check the bar code before installing it in the vehicle.

If a customer complains that the rear window and door mirror heating is switching off too early then the relay must be replaced. The relay in located in relay support 1, position 4.

Parts Information:

Part Number Description
996 615 117 00 Relay (part number unchanged)

Literature: 911 Carrera (996) Technical Manual, Group 9:
Repairs: Wiring Diagram, Sheet 6.
911 Carrera / 911 Carrera 4, Driver's Manual.

Important Notice: Porsche Cars N.A Technical Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a Do-it-yourselfer. They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Special tools may be required to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those recommended in these bulletins may be detrimental to the safe operation of your vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your Porsche Dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Porsche dealer to verify correct part numbers.