Power Door Lock Control Module: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Control Unit for Rear Convenience Systems (Rear Control Unit)







Removing control unit for rear convenience systems

WARNING:
Risk of destruction of electrical and electronic components.
- Before removing the control unit for rear convenience systems, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
- Remove the rear right side panel lining.







1. Undo the two fastening screws -A- and pull out control unit to the side.







2. Press locking tabs of electrical plug connections -a- and pull off plugs from control unit.

Installing control unit for rear convenience systems







1. Press electrical plugs into control unit until they are felt to engage.







2. Position control unit under the retaining device and screw tight with the two fastening screws -B-.

- Install the rear right side panel lining.

Coding the control unit for rear convenience systems

NOTE:
- If the control unit is replaced, it must be coded using the Porsche System Tester. This is to adapt the control unit to the vehicle and equipment.
- If possible, before the control unit is removed and replaced, a read-out of the vehicle data should be obtained from the Porsche System Tester.
- During coding, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System Tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
- Symbol for the TAB key = [|]
- Instructions for the Porsche System Tester have a higher priority and are to be followed where descriptions deviate. Deviations may occur with later software versions.
- The procedure given here has been structured in general terms; different texts or additions may be displayed in the Porsche System Tester.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition. [>>] to continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Using the [|] key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control units.
4. Select Rear/doors with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
5. Select Control unit replacement with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
6. Select Read out data (codes) with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
7. The message Coding read-out complete will appear on the screen of the Porsche System Tester. Press the [>>] key.
8. Switch off ignition and replace control unit.
9. After replacement of the control unit, the vehicle data is installed under the menu Write in data. Press the [>>] key.
10. System Tester displays Coding write-in complete. Press the [>>] key.
11. Quit menu, switch off ignition, lock then unlock vehicle and read out fault memory once more.

- If faults are present, proceed in accordance with the Diagnosis procedure.