Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 Panamera 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.
Concern: Power steering lines may be leaking at the power steering rack. Work Procedure: The power steering lines at the steering rack may leak due to a damaged o-ring(s). The o-ring damage results from an imperfection in the line. Read More »
Concern: Power steering lines may be leaking at the power steering rack. Work Procedure: The power steering lines at the steering rack may leak due to a damaged o-ring(s). The o-ring damage results from an imperfection in the line. Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Concern: Power steering lines may be leaking at the power steering rack. Work Procedure: The power steering lines at the steering rack may leak due to a damaged o-ring(s). The o-ring damage results from an imperfection in the line. Read More »
PORSCHE: THE PORSCHE TRACTION MANAGEMENT (PTM) IS TRANSMITTING TOO MUCH DRIVE TORQUE TO FRONT AXLE, AND THIS INCREASES WEAR ON RING GEAR AND PINION SHAFT TOOTHING AND FRONT AXLE FINAL DRIVE MAKES NOISES.. Read More »
PORSCHE: INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SUCCESSFULLY CALIBRATING ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKES. MODELS 2010-2013 PANAMERA, CAYENNE, SPORT CARS(9X1). *PE Read More »
PORSCHE: INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SUCCESSFULLY CALIBRATING ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKES. MODELS 2010-2013 PANAMERA, CAYENNE, SPORT CARS(9X1). *PE Read More »
Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work. Read More »
Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work. Read More »
Issue: Oil in the wiring harness. Information: 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 »
PORSCHE: THERE MAY BE OIL IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THE WIRING HARNESS AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODELS INCLUDE CAYENNE V8 MY 2008 AND UP/PANAMERA MY 2010 AND UP/ SPORTS CARS 2009 AND UP. Read More »
PORSCHE: CERTAIN VEHICLES,IN ISOLATED CASES, AFTER STARTING ENGINE, DRIVE OFF COMFORT MAYBE IMPAIRED RESULTING IN REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE DISPLAYED. MODELS 2011-2013 PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4. Read More »
PORSCHE: DUE TO ELASTOMER CHECK VALVE IN ADDITIONAL OUTLET, ON VACUUM PUMP, CAN BECOME DAMAGED, RESULTING IN SECONDARY LOADS, SUPPLIED BY THE VACUUM, NOT BEING SUFFICIENT. MODELS 2011-2012 PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4. 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 »
Repair instructions for Timing chain repair. If an oil leak is identified from the timing chain cover and it has been found that any part on the timing cover has failed, then the engine must be removed and the entire timing chain cover ... 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 »
Concerns: Heat shield (also referred to as tunnel heat shield) Information: Modified heat shield If the cardan shaft needs to be replaced, the type of heat shield installed must be checked. Read More »
Concerns: Engine-oil level Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Engine oil consumption might increase during the vehicle's run-in period in some cases. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Concern: Diagnosis of Failed Camshaft Adjuster Element Information: The following fault codes may be stored in the DME when a camshaft adjuster element fails: Mass Air flow: P0068, P1074 Cylinder Misfire: P0300 Fuel Pressure: P1023, ... Read More »
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. Read More »
Subject: Fastening screws for camshaft controllers Information: Due to influencing factors during the camshaft controller assembly process, the threaded connections can become strained to such an extent that the function of the camshaft ... Read More »
There is a possibility that the function of the change-over valve for the sport exhaust system can fail as a result of water leaking in and causing corrosion. If this happens, the mode that was activated last will remain active. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Subject: Intake valves and intake ports Information: Carboned-up valves in the engine can be reworked and cleaned using cleaning equipment. If there is a complaint about knocking combustion, e.g. Read More »
Information: FC00001E for right side rear lid strut is set in the Rear Lid Control Unit. The actual fault may be in the left rear lid strut. Information for Workshop: The cause could be software or moisture in the Rear Lid Control Unit. Read More »
A fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look (designation in Tequipment Catalog: "Fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look") is available for the Panamera (970). Read More »
Concerns: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Symptom based workshop manual information - eliminating symptoms in body interior: Re-calibrating Surround View Camera Control Unit (for I-no. 8A4) 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 »
Porsche intranet posting for campaign WKE0, which is an interim measure for recall AKA7. WKE0 seeks to install an additional relay to the air conditioning control unit in the meantime while parts for AKA7 are unavailable. Read More »
Cause The control unit for the auxiliary alarm system has limited bus communication. Date of Introduction Control units for the auxiliary alarm system with updated software have been used in production since the beginning of December ... Read More »
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to check the cable routing in the front center console area and rework it if necessary in the event that the speedometer needle in the instrument cluster is shaking. Read More »
Concerns: Power distributor Information: In the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if "Connections in power distributor corroded"? is discovered as the cause of the fault, the cover on the power ... Read More »
Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Brake light switch Information: Possible replacement of perfectly functioning components when complaint "Brake light stays on" is received/fault code 4340 in PSM control unit. Read More »
Concerns: Coding values for the instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on certain 2010 to 2013 Panamera/4/S/4S/S Hybrid and Panamera Turbo/S vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. 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 »
PORSCHE: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING A REDUCTION IN COMFORT WHEN ENGINE STARTS AFTER SERVERAL ATTEMPTS ARE MADE, USING DRIVER'S KEY. *PE Read More »
Issue: Oil in the wiring harness. Information: 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 »
Concerns: Wire harness for exterior mirrors Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
PORSCHE: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING A REDUCTION IN COMFORT WHEN ENGINE STARTS AFTER SERVERAL ATTEMPTS ARE MADE, USING DRIVER'S KEY. *PE Read More »
PORSCHE: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING A REDUCTION IN COMFORT WHEN ENGINE STARTS AFTER SERVERAL ATTEMPTS ARE MADE, USING DRIVER'S KEY. *PE Read More »
Concerns: Coding values for the instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on certain 2010 to 2013 Panamera/4/S/4S/S Hybrid and Panamera Turbo/S vehicles. Read More »
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to check the cable routing in the front center console area and rework it if necessary in the event that the speedometer needle in the instrument cluster is shaking. Read More »
Technical Bulletin detailing new Special Tool, Flexray Vehicle Network Tester, which is now a required tool to communicate with the vehicles modules and the Porsche in-house tester known as the PIWIS Tester III. Read More »
There is increased friction in the air spring compressor valves at temperatures below ?13? F (?25? C). This can result in a situation in which the maximum control current is not sufficient to actuate the valves. Read More »
PORSCHE: CERTAIN VEHICLES,IN ISOLATED CASES, AFTER STARTING ENGINE, DRIVE OFF COMFORT MAYBE IMPAIRED RESULTING IN REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE DISPLAYED. MODELS 2011-2013 PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4. Read More »
Concerns: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
PORSCHE: REAR END ELECTRONICS CONTROL UNIT AND FRONT END ELECTRONICS CONTROL UNIT NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED WITH UPDATED DATA RECORD. MODELS 2010-2012 PANAMERA, 4, S HYBRID, S, 4 S, TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO S. Read More »
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment (PRSE III) Display Unit Replacement. The software in the new display unit is either V02.000 or V02.009. The previous software version was V01.xxx. A USB stick is enclosed with the new display unit. Read More »
Concerns: Brake light switch Information: Possible replacement of perfectly functioning components when complaint "Brake light stays on" is received/fault code 4340 in PSM control unit. Read More »
Symptom based workshop manual information - eliminating symptoms in body interior: Re-calibrating Surround View Camera Control Unit (for I-no. 8A4) Read More »
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to check the cable routing in the front center console area and rework it if necessary in the event that the speedometer needle in the instrument cluster is shaking. Read More »
Subject: Front camera Symptom: The customer complains that certain functions of the front camera are not available at times: Lane Change Assist not available Porsche Dynamic Light System not available Traffic sign recognition not ... Read More »
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to check the cable routing in the front center console area and rework it if necessary in the event that the speedometer needle in the instrument cluster is shaking. Read More »
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment (PRSE III) Display Unit Replacement. The software in the new display unit is either V02.000 or V02.009. The previous software version was V01.xxx. A USB stick is enclosed with the new display unit. Read More »
Technical Bulletin detailing new Special Tool, Flexray Vehicle Network Tester, which is now a required tool to communicate with the vehicles modules and the Porsche in-house tester known as the PIWIS Tester III. Read More »
Information: The customer complains that certain functions of the front camera are not available at times: * Lane Change Assist not available * Porsche Dynamic Light System not available * Traffic sign recognition not available Cause: ... Read More »
Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. 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 »
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 »
Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work. Read More »
