No. 2404
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
Vehicle report
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. 2404
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. 2403
Special tools and equipment information for brake caliper pins for the 911, Boxster, and Cayman
PIWIS2401j
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
PIWIS2302s
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 32-23
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
No. 33-23
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
No. 35-23
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
PIWIS2302r
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
PIWIS2302p
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
PIWIS2302h
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
PIWIS2302f
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
PIWIS2302b
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
PIWIS2302a
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
No. 16-23
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
No. 17-23
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
No. 18-23
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
No. 19-23
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
PIWIS2301az
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 â 42.200.012
No. 2313
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. 14-23
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
PIWIS2301as
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
PIWIS2301ar
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
PIWIS2301aq
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
PIWIS2301ap
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
PIWIS2301ao
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 2311
Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
No. 02-23-1
Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
No. D4a
Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
PIWIS2301k
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 2303
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 03-23
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
No. 04-23
Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
No. 05-23
Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
No. 2234
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 17D4a
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
No. 1758.4
Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
PIWIS2202b
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
No. D618.1
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
PIWIS2201au
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
PIWIS2201at
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
PIWIS2201as
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
No. D615
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
PIWIS2201ar
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
No. 1804.1
Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
PIWIS2201an
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
No. 31-22
Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 33-22
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 35-22
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
No. 36-22
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
No. 22100
Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair
No. 1801.4
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. 06-22
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. 56-20
Instructions on the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus - PCCM Plus
No. 59-21
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
No. 60-21
List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.
No. 61-21
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 63-20
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation Boxster.
PIWIS2101ac
Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.
PIWIS2101ab
Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.
PIWIS2101aa
Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040
No. D13.2
Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
PIWIS2101z
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.
PIWIS2101y
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.
PIWIS2101x
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.
No. 52-21
Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
No. 13-21
List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
No. 03-21
List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.
No. 07-21-1
List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.
No. 08-21
List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. 09-21
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
PIWIS2102j
Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
No. 1820.1
Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.
No. 53-20
List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.
No. 54-20
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 2000
Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
PIWIS2001af
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.030
PIWIS2001ad
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020
No. 33-20
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
PIWIS2001ac
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
No. 14-16
Information on improving documentation or visual and/or acoustic repairs with pictures and/or sound files.
PIWIS2001v
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
Charging lockup
Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
No. 19-20
List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.
No. 16-20
List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.
122-M8J3B-05
List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche models since 1984.
122-F4J4K-04
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.
122-V4J2F-03
Bulletin outlining PIWIS tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017
122-H6D8D-03
Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035
122-S7K8Z-02
List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
122-T9S3B-02
List of approved C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
122-Z2X7A-02
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
122-T6A9F-02
Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.
122-A9R3U-01
Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010
122-F5T6X-01
Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.
122-S2J9B-01
Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.012
122-Y9Z9P-01
Information about new PIWIS Tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000
122-H4F7Z-01
Updated worksheet for Chassis and VIN numbering system. Updated to include 2020 Models including the Taycan.
122-H6M8Z-01
Porsche Intranet posting outlining the Warranty Credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.
122-L7Q9T-01
Updated bulletin with the full list of Porsche model type designations.
122-M6J2U-01
Information about PIWIS Tester update 39.000.020
122-A7G3D-12
List of valid Advanced Technical Information bulletins (ATIs) as of 11/22/2019
122-G2B4B-11
List of approved A40 engine oils for Porsche vehicles.
122-S3R9Q-11
New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030
122-H6S4J-11
New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020
122-D4N9X-11
New PIWIS tester updates 38.800.000 &.010
122-Z3C2E-10
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
Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3
122-Z6Y7L-09
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
122-E4R8U-09
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.
122-B3Y6H-09
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
122-F7A6N-07
Announcement of new Special Tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718.
122-V5F8X-07
Information on new model designation logos which can be purchased and applied to the rear exhaust area of a vehicle, displaying the model designation on the outside of the vehicle.
122-V3B6B-07
Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.
122-W9D2T-07
Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.
122-M2T3L-09
Subject: Cleaning cooling system. Information: Engine oil in cooling system (coolant warning light comes on).
122-S6Q2R-06
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.
122-U4T9K-05
Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the rear axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar design. A spring plate (compensation part)may also have to be used (see Parts Info table). The new coil spring has the same function as the coil spring installed in the vehicle. A faulty coil spring must always be replaced on both sides of the axle. Existing sets containing a coil spring that is no longer available will be interpreted into new sets. Parts Info: The table below shows the interpretation of old coil springs (sets) to new coil springs (sets). A spring plate (compensation part) may also have to be used.
122-X9V7W-05
Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar design. A spring plate (compensation part)may also have to be used (see Parts Info table). The new coil spring has the same function as the coil spring installed in the vehicle. A faulty coil spring must always be replaced on both sides of the axle. Existing sets containing a coil spring that is no longer available will be interpreted into new sets. Parts Info: The table below shows how the old coil springs (sets) are interpreted into the new coil springs (sets) and which spring plate (compensation part) may also have to be used:
ATIALL1601
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
Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
TI-58-12
PORSCHE: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING OF FAULTY CRACKED IGNITION COILS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 1997-2013 BOXSTER (986), BOXSTER/CAYMAN (987), CARRERA (996 & 997). *PE
122-N7K2Y-06
Concerns: Ignition coil with Part Nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 Information: Procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. Cracks in the ignition coil housing (Figure 1) can cause corrosion, which can result in a rough-running engine and misfiring.
TI-39-12
PORSCHE: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING OF BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON. *PE
PK-D8-16
PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM
D77
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
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
101005
HANDLING PTFE CRANKSHAFT SEALS. 8JB
1359
INSTALLING PTFE (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) CRANKSHAFT SEALS ON REPLACEMENT ENGINES. *TT
105
CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. *TT
2005
ALUMINUM LOOK FUEL CAP. BOXSTER. *TT
204
ENGINE OIL LEAK BY CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *MJ
699
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. FAULT CODES 45, 46, 48 AND 49. *TT
0404
SOFTWARE UPDATE PST2 VERSION 24.0 NOT FOR PIXIS. PORSCHE BOXSTER. MODEL YEAR 1997. *MJ
300
ENGINE OIL LEAK BY CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *MJ
1197
ATTACHMENT OF WINDSTOP MIDDLE SECTION ON ROLL-OVER BAR. WINDSTOP NOISES WHEN DRIVING (RATTLING, CLICKING). *MJ
404
SUMMER TIRES AND WHEEL SUMMARY. *MJ
104
RETURN OF CONTROL UNITS AND DIAGNOSABLE COMPONENTS. *TT
1A01
CRANKCASES AND BEARING HOUSING USE FOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TT
302
ENGINE OILS APPROVED BY PORSCHE. *TT
402
COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL DUE TO TRANSMISSION NOISES (RATTLING, KNOCKING NOISE). *TT
4A01
SUMMER TIRE SUMMARY SUPPLEMENT. *TT
5717
CLICKING / GRATING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR LOCK AREA. *TT
4650
CONCERNS WITH CORROSION ON THE BRAKE DISCS. *TT
7018
CONCERNS WITH CLICKING NOISES FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TT
9757
CONCERNS REGARDING DAMAGE TO THE SEAT WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE LEFT FRONT SEAT. *TT
601
BRAKE BOOSTER SEAL AT THE FIREWALL CHANGED. *TT
201
SUBJECT REGARDING WATER DRAINAGE IN FRONT COWL AREA. *SLC
6800
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEEDSTER REAR END (REAR COVER). *TT
15139
INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON. *YH
401
SYSTEM CONTROL UNITS BEING RETURNED TO THE SERVICE TEST CENTER AS WARRANTY GOODS. *YH
501
MOISTURE ACCUMULATION ISIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. *YH
5A00
INFORMATION REGARDING SELECTOR LEVER BUTTON POPPING OFF WHEN SELECTING DRIVE POSITIONS. *YH
8702
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRICAL PLUG ON HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL. *JG
1374
INFORMATION ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CRAKSHFT SEAL - BELT PULLEY SIDE. *YC
2454
VACUUM LINE FAILED. YD
9732
CONCERNS WITH DOOR WIRING HARNESS PLUG CONNECTIONS. *TT
6692
INSTALLATION OF ROOF CARGO CONTAINER (WITH ROOF TRANSPORT SYSTEM). *TT
1586
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING CYLINDER HEAD OIL LEAK AT SEAL PLUG. *TT
198
CONCERNS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *YC
1010
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING. *YC
6102
VEHICLES PRODUCED PROPR TO VIN 986VS625601 MAY EXPERIENCE WIND NOISE AT BOTTOM OF B-PILLAR WITH HARDTOP INSTALLED. *TT
9801
CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PORSCHE CHILD SEAT SYSTEM. *YC
6315
INSTALLING THE AEROKIT FRONT SPOILER, REAR SPOILER AND SIDE MEMBER PANELS. *TT
4427
TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERNING SPARE WHEEL REMOVAL. *YC
6823
VEHICLES WITH VIN 98_WS620827 AND 98_WU620210 MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE COVER FOR THE SUN VISOR MIRROR. *TT
9702
REPLACING AIR BAG CONTROL UINT.
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.