No. 2404
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
Vehicle report
1998 PORSCHE BOXSTER
Service bulletins
146 bulletinsTechnical 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. 2403
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special tools and equipment information for brake caliper pins for the 911, Boxster, and Cayman
PIWIS2401j
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
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 â 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. 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
No. D618.1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
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. 22100
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair
No. 1801.4
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. 89-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical information - adjust values for suspension alignment: using current values and observing specifcations.
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. 56-20
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instructions on the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus - PCCM Plus
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.
No. 63-20
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation Boxster.
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. 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.
PIWIS2001af
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.030
PIWIS2001ad
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020
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
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-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-F7A6N-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Announcement of new Special Tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718.
122-V5F8X-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
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.
122-U4T9K-05
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
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.
TI-58-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PORSCHE: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING OF BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON. *PE
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
101005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HANDLING PTFE CRANKSHAFT SEALS. 8JB
1359
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INSTALLING PTFE (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) CRANKSHAFT SEALS ON REPLACEMENT ENGINES. *TT
105
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. *TT
A305
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER RECALL CAMPAIGN - CHECKING ADJUSTMENT OF THE TIPTRONIC KEYLOCK CABLE. *TT
1A01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CRANKCASES AND BEARING HOUSING USE FOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TT
7018
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH CLICKING NOISES FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TT
A209
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FULE FILLER CAP. *TT
601
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRAKE BOOSTER SEAL AT THE FIREWALL CHANGED. *TT
201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WATER DRAINAGE IN FRONT COWL AREA. *SLC
1A00
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING NOISES DURING ACTUATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *YH
9110
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE PORSCHE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT (PCM) CONTROL UNIT AND CD-ROM DRIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT
9801
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON MANUAL GEARBOX-INSPECTION OF DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. *YC
980301-9687
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC RELOCKING AND UNLOCKING OF DOORS AND REAR LID. *YC
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