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Removal and Replacement



Removing And Installing DME Control Module

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Preliminary work

Preliminary work on DME control unit 987
If a new DME control unit is installed, then read out the vehicle data from the DME control unit and transfer them to the new one.
1. Connect the PIWIS Tester 9718 to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition. Press >> to continue.
2. Select vehicle type and press >> to continue.
3. Carry out automatic search of control units.
4. Select DME with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
5. Select Program control unit with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
6. Select Read out vehicle data (Vehicle data) using the cursor keys and press >> .
7. The message Reading vehicle data will appear on the tester screen.
8. After replacement of the DME control unit, the vehicle data is uploaded from the Program control unit menu option.

General warning notes

General warning notes for control units

WARNING:
Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
- Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, 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.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Removing DME control module

WARNING:
Risk of damage to electronic control modules.
- If care is not taken, electrical and electronic components may be destroyed.
- Before removing the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.












1. Open rear luggage compartment lid and and lever out the clips for the carpet lining using the removal tool.







2. Fold over the carpet lining and unscrew the three fastening nuts for the DME control unit.







3. Remove the control unit, release the connectors -A, B- and pull them off.
4. Take out the control module.

Installing DME control module







1. Push in plug for DME control module and secure with the latching lever.
2. Press in connectors on the control module until they click into place.







3. Position control module and secure with the fastening nuts. M6: 7.5 ftlb.

Subsequent work

Subsequent work on DME control unit
1. Place carpet lining in position, paying attention to the fitted shape.
2. The DME control unit can be programmed using the PIWIS Tester 9718.

Programming DME control module

Programming new DME control unit

WARNING:
Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
- Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, 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.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

INFORMATION:
- If a new DME control module is to be installed in a vehicle, the DME code specified in IPAS and the immobiliser code must be entered in the DME control module.
- The codes are available from IPAS or via the importer.
- Follow the instructions on the Tester.
- Later versions of the software may display slightly different text or require a slightly different procedure. The instructions you receive from the tester itself take precedence over this description.
- Depending on the software version of the PIWIS Tester, a new DME control module can be interrogated for the "old DME programming code". In this case, enter the code from IPAS which is also used for the "new DME programming code".
- In some countries (currently USA, Canada) the Ready status must be obtained following a test drive or by using the Porsche System Tester after the DME control unit has been programmed. If in doubt, contact the relevant importer.

1. PIWIS Tester 9718 must be connected to the vehicle before starting the System Tester. Switch on ignition and press >> .
2. Select the vehicle type and press >> .

Read out vehicle data.

3. Switch to the Special functions menu and perform the vehicle handover using the F8 key.
4. In the Special functions menu, select Erase all fault memories, then press >> .
5. Run the automatic control unit search.
6. Select DME with the cursor keys and press >> .
7. Select Control unit programming with the cursor keys and press >> .
8. Select Program control unit with the cursor keys and press >> . Follow the instructions on the Tester.
9. Enter the Vehicle Ident. No., press >> and then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
10. Enter the DME programming code (IPAS) and press >> . Then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
11. Enter the new immobiliser code (IPAS) and press >> . Then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
12. Specify the vehicle type if necessary and press >> .
13. Specify the transmission type and press >> .
14. Specify the exhaust standard and press >> .

INFORMATION: During programming, the electric radiator fans may start.

15. Start programming by pressing F8 . The data and programming status is then loaded on to the DME control unit. Do not interrupt the programming sequence. Follow the instructions on the Tester.
16. For the learning and adaptation routine for the throttle valve (electronic throttle), switch the ignition off, remove ignition key, insert ignition key and switch on ignition for at least 40 seconds without starting the engine. Do not press the accelerator pedal. This re-teaches the throttle adjusting unit and programming is complete.
17. Select Coding in the DME menu and enter coding for cruise control present or not present.
18. Go to Vehicle data and enter the vehicle-specific data if necessary.
19. Read out the fault memories of all control units and delete the DME control unit fault on every control unit connected to CAN.
20. Start the engine.
21. Carry out a test drive and read out the fault memory again.

Programming DME control unit

WARNING:
Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
- Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, 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.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

INFORMATION:
- If a new DME control module is to be installed in a vehicle, the DME code specified in IPAS and the immobiliser code must be entered in the DME control module.
- The codes are available from IPAS or via the importer.
- Follow the instructions on the Tester.
- Later versions of the software may display slightly different text or require a slightly different procedure. The instructions you receive from the tester itself take precedence over this description.
- If a DME control unit from a different vehicle with ME 7.8 is being used, proceed as follows. As a check, the immobiliser code of the vehicle in which the control unit is being installed (NEW) and of the vehicle from which the control unit has been removed (OLD) is required.
- In some countries (currently USA, Canada) the Ready status must be obtained following a test drive or by using the Porsche System Tester after the DME control unit has been programmed. If in doubt, contact the relevant importer.

1. PIWIS Tester 9718 must be connected to the vehicle before starting the System Tester. Switch on ignition and press >> .
2. Select the vehicle type and press >> .
3. Read out vehicle data.
4. Run the automatic control unit search.
5. Select DME with the cursor keys and press >> .
6. Select Control unit programming with the cursor keys and press >> .
7. Select Program control unit with the cursor keys and press >> . Follow the instructions on the Tester.
8. Enter the Vehicle Ident. No., press >> and then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
9. Enter the old DME programming code (IPAS) and press >> . Then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
10. Enter the new DME programming code (IPAS) and press >> . Then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
11. Enter the old immobiliser code (IPAS) and press >> . Then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
12. Enter the new immobiliser code (IPAS) and press >> . Then confirm your entry by pressing F7 .
13. Specify the vehicle type if necessary and press >> .
14. Specify the transmission type and press >> .
15. Specify the exhaust standard and press >> .

INFORMATION: During programming, the electric radiator fans may start.

16. Start programming by pressing F8 . The data and programming status is then loaded on to the DME control unit. Do not interrupt the programming sequence. Follow the instructions on the Tester.
17. For the learning and adaptation routine for the throttle valve (electronic throttle), switch the ignition off, remove ignition key, insert ignition key and switch on ignition for at least 40 seconds without starting the engine. Do not press the accelerator pedal. This re-teaches the throttle adjusting unit and programming is complete.
18. Select Coding in the DME menu and enter coding for cruise control present or not present.
19. Go to Vehicle data and enter the vehicle-specific data if necessary.
20. Read out the fault memories of all control units and delete the DME control unit fault on every control unit connected to CAN.
21. Start the engine.
22. Carry out a test drive and read out the fault memory again.

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