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Parking Assist Control Module: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Control Module For ParkAssist

Removing control module for ParkAssist







NOTE: The control unit is located in the luggage compartment behind the left flap of the side-panel lining.

1. Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
2. Open flap of side-panel lining in luggage compartment.







3. Press retaining clips together and lift out control unit.







4. Press detent on plug and pull off.

Installing control module for ParkAssist







1. Plug in connector and press in until it is felt to engage.







2. Position control unit on the two retaining clips and press on until the clips engage.

Setting parameters

NOTE:
- Parameters must be set after replacing the control unit for ParkAssist.
- During parameter setting, 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.
- The Porsche System Tester instructions take precedence and in the event of a discrepancy these are the instructions that must be followed. Deviations may occur with later software versions.
- The procedure described here has been structured in general terms; different texts or additions may appear in the Porsche System Tester.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on the ignition. Press ">>" to continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Using the "?|" key, move from the vehicle type to the control units. Perform an automatic control unit search.
4. Select "ParkAssist" with the cursor keys and press ">>".
5. Select "Parameters" with the cursor keys and press ">>".
6. Select "Country version" and press ">>".
7. Select "Spare wheel version" and press ">>".
8. Tester confirms "Parameter setting was successful".
9. Quit the menu.