Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 911 are official communications between Porsche & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
The features of the particularly sporty GT sports steering wheels in leather (I-no. 858) or Alcantara (XLL) include: ? Steering wheel diameter: 360 mm ? In conjunction with PDK: Gearshift paddles for changing gear manually ? Including ... Read More »
Power Steering Plus (I-no.658 ) - Power steering plus is a speed sensifitive power sterring system. It reduces steering forces while manoeuvring the vehicle and driving at low speeds. Read More »
Customer Concern The customer states that the front axle lift function is not working. Technical Background The front strut leaks air. A tool with minor damage at the supplier was causing minor damages to struts during production. Read More »
Technical bulletin detailing clicking noise from the front Carbon Ceramin Brakes (PCCB) on 911 Turbo and Turbo S models in the 991 generation. Read More »
Concern: Vehicle is stored for a long period of time in the sun and heat, typically 30 days or more. Several cases of compressors seizing have occurred at PDI. Please use the procedure below during the PDI as a precaution. Read More »
Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced. Read More »
There is a possibility that the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes on the affected vehicles can shear off due to stress corrosion cracking. Read More »
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. Read More »
Notice to dealers that coolants will be moved out of the special tool cabinet in the dealer service department in order to make room for new special tools. Read More »
Concern: Vehicle is stored for a long period of time in the sun and heat, typically 30 days or more. Several cases of compressors seizing have occurred at PDI. Please use the procedure below during the PDI as a precaution. Read More »
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions for reworking the vacuum line of the sports exhaust system in the event that there is a warning message for a cooling system fault. Read More »
Information: Debris from the production process can cause the check valves in the oil supply and return lines for the turbocharger to stick open. Read More »
Information: Debris from the production process can get caught in the check valve in the oil supply line to the turbocharger and cause it to stick open. This allows too much oil to enter the turbocharger and overwhelms the seal. Read More »
"THERE MAY BE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND THE PREDICTED TEMPERATURE DUE TO INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THEMAP-CONTROLLED THERMOSTAT DURING THE WARM-UP PHASE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. Read More »
"THERE MAY BE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND THE PREDICTED TEMPERATURE DUE TO INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE MAP-CONTROLLED THERMOSTAT DURING THE WARM-UP PHASE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. Read More »
THERE MAY BE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND THE PREDICTED TEMPERATURE DUE TO INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE MAP-CONTROLLED THERMOSTAT DURING THE WARM-UP PHASE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. Read More »
Subject: Exhaust system Information: Themonolith in the catalytic converter may be damaged. Remedial Action: To verify catalytic converter damage, both oxygen sensors ? Installation overview of oxygen sensors on engine side, cylinders ... Read More »
Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced. Read More »
A revised bulletin outlining the complaint about longitudinal movement of the shift lever during load changes. This update is to include the 991 911 Speedster model. Read More »
Power Steering Plus (I-no.658 ) - Power steering plus is a speed sensifitive power sterring system. It reduces steering forces while manoeuvring the vehicle and driving at low speeds. Read More »
"THE UNWARRANTED ERROR MESSAGE ""GEARBOX FAULT"" CAN APPEAR SPORADICALLY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BECAUSE THE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION FOR THE HYDRAULIC VALVES IN THE PDK TRANSMISSION IS TOO SENSITIVE. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Subject: Bleeder screw for front axle lift system Situation: There is a possibility that the bleeder screw for the front axle lift system was not tightened to the prescribed tightening torque on the affected vehicles. Read More »
"THIS CAMPAIGN INCLUDES STEPS WHERE CONTROL UNIT(S) IN THE VEHICLE WILL BE PROGRAMMED WITH THE PIWIS TESTER. THE VEHICLE VOLTAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 13.5 VOLTS AND 14.5 VOLTS DURING THIS PROGRAMMING. Read More »
Information on technical information for a complaint involving the Cayenne, Cayman, Boxster, Macan, and 911. The SD map update/OTA map update does not function Read More »
Instructions for how to perform a software update on the Control unit for the auxiliary alarm system in the event that the vehicle will not start. Read More »
Technical information outlining the customer complaint that the locking "beep" not working as specified. The issue can be corrected by reprogramming the vehicle's rear end electronics. Read More »
Instructions for retrofitting Sport Plus Mode on vehciles without sport chrono package already installed. This bulletin is specifically for the new Porsche PCM4 which was new for MY17. Read More »
Customer Concern: The driver receives an airbag warning in the instrument cluster. Technical Concern: The workshop confirms the customer?s observation along with one or more of the following fault codes: ? 002502: Key-operated switch ... Read More »
With the introduction of the new Porsche Communication Management system (PCM 4.0), customers of vehicles with a navigation module will be provided with updated maps free of charge for a certain inclusive period as part of the Map Update ... Read More »
"THERE MAY BE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND THE PREDICTED TEMPERATURE DUE TO INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE MAP-CONTROLLED THERMOSTAT DURING THE WARM-UP PHASE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. Read More »
THERE MAY BE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND THE PREDICTED TEMPERATURE DUE TO INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE MAP-CONTROLLED THERMOSTAT DURING THE WARM-UP PHASE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. Read More »
Retrofitting - Rear footwell lighting coimprises two LED footwell lights. The LED footwell lights are installed in the footwell of the left and right rear seat. Read More »
Concerns: AGM starter battery (referred to below simply as 'battery') Situation: Support for the care andmaintenance of the AGMstarter battery (at the dealership): From the time the vehicle is delivered to the Porsche Centre until it is ... Read More »
Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced. Read More »
With the introduction of the new Porsche Communication Management system (PCM 4.0), customers of vehicles with a navigation module will be provided with updated maps free of charge for a certain inclusive period as part of the Map Update ... Read More »
Optimized software for Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 4.0 has been used in standard production in order to further improve the general performance of the system. Read More »
In the course of annual model improvements, various functionalities of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system have been enhanced, optimisations have been implemented and the general performance of the system has been further ... Read More »
"THERE MAY BE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND THE PREDICTED TEMPERATURE DUE TO INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THEMAP-CONTROLLED THERMOSTAT DURING THE WARM-UP PHASE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. Read More »
Retrofitting - Rear footwell lighting coimprises two LED footwell lights. The LED footwell lights are installed in the footwell of the left and right rear seat. Read More »
Symptom: The plastic rear window can become damaged or part of it can become visibly detached from the body due to different temperatures and tension while driving. This can cause wind noise. Read More »
Concern: Production change Information: There was a production change to the airbag system in sports cars (991 II/982) starting in CW22/2017. Read More »
Customer Concern: The driver receives an airbag warning in the instrument cluster. Technical Concern: The workshop confirms the customer?s observation along with one or more of the following fault codes: ? 002502: Key-operated switch ... Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WJ90 campaign, which seeks to check the convertible Targa Top hinge on affected vehicles and adjust if necessary. Read More »
Subject: Symptom: Cause: 911 Carrera/S/4/4S/GTS (991) 911/S/4/4S/GTS Cabriolet (991) 911 Targa 4/4S/GTS (991) 911 Turbo/S Coupe/Cabriolet (991) As of 2017 up to 2018 Rear supporting mount Creaking noise from chassis area at the ... Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WJ90 campaign, which seeks to check the convertible Targa Top hinge on affected vehicles and adjust if necessary. Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WKA0 campaign, which seeks to send a letter to affected customers and reprogram their instrument cluster if necessary. Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WKA0 campaign, which seeks to send a letter to affected customers and reprogram their instrument cluster if necessary. Read More »
The features of the particularly sporty GT sports steering wheels in leather (I-no. 858) or Alcantara (XLL) include: ? Steering wheel diameter: 360 mm ? In conjunction with PDK: Gearshift paddles for changing gear manually ? Including ... Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WJ90 campaign, which seeks to check the convertible Targa Top hinge on affected vehicles and adjust if necessary. Read More »
Symptom: The plastic rear window can become damaged or part of it can become visibly detached from the body due to different temperatures and tension while driving. This can cause wind noise. Read More »
Subject: Exhaust system Information: Themonolith in the catalytic converter may be damaged. Remedial Action: To verify catalytic converter damage, both oxygen sensors ? Installation overview of oxygen sensors on engine side, cylinders ... Read More »
Power Steering Plus (I-no.658 ) - Power steering plus is a speed sensifitive power sterring system. It reduces steering forces while manoeuvring the vehicle and driving at low speeds. Read More »
Symptom: The plastic rear window can become damaged or part of it can become visibly detached from the body due to different temperatures and tension while driving. This can cause wind noise. Read More »
Information: The Approval and Support Management system was created to offer assistance to the dealer organization with new and complex technical issues by utilizing the Support Specialists within Porsche R&D. Read More »
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions for reworking the vacuum line of the sports exhaust system in the event that there is a warning message for a cooling system fault. Read More »
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. Read More »
Symptom: The plastic rear window can become damaged or part of it can become visibly detached from the body due to different temperatures and tension while driving. This can cause wind noise. Read More »
Retrofitting - Rear footwell lighting coimprises two LED footwell lights. The LED footwell lights are installed in the footwell of the left and right rear seat. Read More »
