Vehicle report

1997 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET

Service bulletins

123 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

No. D8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems

PIWIS2401f

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.008

PIWIS2302s

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052

No. 32-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils

No. 33-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils

No. 35-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils

PIWIS2302r

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041

PIWIS2302q

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035

PIWIS2302p

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032

No. D654

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY

PIWIS2302h

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050

PIWIS2302g

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045

PIWIS2302f

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042

PIWIS2302e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040

PIWIS2302d

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032

PIWIS2302C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030

PIWIS2302b

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025

PIWIS2302a

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022

No. 2314

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.

No. 16-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.

No. 17-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.

No. 18-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.

No. 19-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.

PIWIS2301az

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 – 42.200.012

No. 2313

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality

No. D5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code

No. D647

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump

No. 14-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils

PIWIS2301as

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011

PIWIS2301ar

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051

PIWIS2301aq

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048

PIWIS2301ap

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040

PIWIS2301ao

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035

No. 2311

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237

No. 02-23-1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.

No. D4a

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.

PIWIS2301k

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046

No. 2303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.

No. 03-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.

No. 04-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.

No. 05-23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.

No. 2234

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function

No. 17D4a

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".

No. 1758.4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.

PIWIS2202b

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022

PIWIS2201au

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.

PIWIS2201at

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050

PIWIS2201as

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.

No. D615

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap

PIWIS2201ar

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040

No. 1804.1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.

PIWIS2201an

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012

No. 31-22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

No. 33-22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

No. 35-22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.

No. 36-22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.

No. 1801.4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.

No. D599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the valve spring. Part numbers affected are PAB109623 and 958109623.

No. 06-22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.

No. 59-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.

No. 60-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.

No. 61-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

PIWIS2101ac

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.

PIWIS2101ab

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.

PIWIS2101aa

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040

No. D13.2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.

PIWIS2101z

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.

PIWIS2101y

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.

PIWIS2101x

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.

No. 52-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.

No. 13-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.

No. 03-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.

No. 07-21-1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.

No. 08-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

No. 09-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

PIWIS2102j

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.

No. 1820.1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.

No. D536

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on parts withdrawal of closed workshop campaign parts.

No. 53-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.

No. 54-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.

No. 2000

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.

No. 33-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils

PIWIS2001ac

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012

No. 14-16

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on improving documentation or visual and/or acoustic repairs with pictures and/or sound files.

PIWIS2001v

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.

Charging lockup

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.

No. 19-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.

No. 16-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.

122-M8J3B-05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche models since 1984.

122-F4J4K-04

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.

122-V4J2F-03

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin outlining PIWIS tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017

122-H6D8D-03

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035

122-S7K8Z-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

122-T9S3B-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

122-Z2X7A-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

122-T6A9F-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

122-A9R3U-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010

122-F5T6X-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.

122-S2J9B-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.012

122-Y9Z9P-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information about new PIWIS Tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000

122-H4F7Z-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Updated worksheet for Chassis and VIN numbering system. Updated to include 2020 Models including the Taycan.

122-H6M8Z-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Porsche Intranet posting outlining the Warranty Credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.

122-L7Q9T-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Updated bulletin with the full list of Porsche model type designations.

122-M6J2U-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information about PIWIS Tester update 39.000.020

122-A7G3D-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of valid Advanced Technical Information bulletins (ATIs) as of 11/22/2019

122-T4D2V-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts withdrawal for sealing grease used for sports cars.

122-G2B4B-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

List of approved A40 engine oils for Porsche vehicles.

122-S3R9Q-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030

122-H6S4J-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020

122-D4N9X-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

New PIWIS tester updates 38.800.000 &.010

122-Z3C2E-10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue

122-L8R6J-10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3

122-Z6Y7L-09

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.

122-E4R8U-09

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.

122-B3Y6H-09

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.

122-V3B6B-07

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.

122-W9D2T-07

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.

122-S6Q2R-06

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.

ATIALL1601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1997 to Present - Vehicle Analysis Log Types - In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu.

ATIALL41605

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.

PK-D8-16

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM

D77

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PARTS WITHDRAW; PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS TO PCNA: PART NUMBERS 955 628 320 00 AND 955 628 321 00; DESCRIPTION TIP SWITCH. *PE

D76

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PARTS WITHDRAWN. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERIC REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNIT TO PCNA, BUT ONLY IN CASES WHERE THE DEFECT IS VISIBLE: PART NUMBER 955 110 235 01, DESCRIPTION FUEL LINE. *PE

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