Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 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.
Instructions for correcting a noise symptom on 2017 through 19 Panamera Vehicles. The remedy is to fit a mass on the evaporator line to break up the air causing noise. Read More »
Subject: Control unit for electric power steering Information: There is a possibility that the electric power steering may not be available for a limited period of time sporadically on the affected vehicles due to a software error. Read More »
Subject: Control unit for electric power steering Information: There is a possibility that the electric power steering may not be available for a limited period of time sporadically on the affected vehicles due to a software error. Read More »
Subject: Control unit for Porsche Active SuspensionManagement (PASM) Information: Due to a software error, there is a possibility that communication between the PASM control unit and other control units will sometimes be aborted when ... Read More »
Subject: Control unit for Porsche Active SuspensionManagement (PASM) Information: On vehicles with air suspension, the vehicle level can be lowered after the vehicle has been idle for a long time. Read More »
Subject: Connecting links on rear PDCC anti-roll bar Information: The durability of the installed connecting links on the rear PDCC anti-roll bar cannot be guaranteed over the service life of the vehicle due to amanufacturing defect. Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WJ83, which seeks to reprogram the control units for Porsche Stability Management and electric brake booster on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Subject: Connecting-rod bearing Situation: At high engine speeds and with the high lateral acceleration forces that occur when driving on race tracks, the oil pressure can drop if the engine-oil level is low. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Information: If the brake shoes or disc brakes need to be replaced, calibration of the electric parking brake cannot be carried out due to a software error. Read More »
Information: If the brake shoes or disc brakes need to be replaced, calibration of the electric parking brake cannot be carried out due to a software error. 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 »
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 »
Subject: Fastening screw for engine ground cable on front right longitudinalmember Concern: There is a possibility that the fastening screw for the engine ground cable on the front right longitudinalmember may not have been tightened ... Read More »
Concern: Abrupt, ?Harsh? Gear Shift Changes, particularly in first and second gears Information: Rough gear changes with unmatched engine and transmission revs can be attributed to an unadapted PDK. Read More »
Symptom based workshop manual for a noise symptom - rattling noises from engine compartment. Checking balance shaft bracing wheel and replacing if necessary - G2 Read More »
Instructions on advanced technical information for the display of coolant temperature showing too high in the Panamaera, Macan, and Cayenne. 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 »
Technical Background The rear O2 sensor(s) is found to be bad. The sleeve on the O2 sensor was being heated enough that the fumes from it were contaminating the sensor. Read More »
There is a possibility that the pressure hose between the charge-air cooler and throttle valve for cylinders 4?6 is rubbing against the cooling fan housing on the affected vehicles. 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 »
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 »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Instructions on carrying out the WKC7 Workshop campaign, which is a re-programming of the DME control unit in order to optimize the control of the oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Subject: Filler flap and charge port door Information: There is a possibility that the required clearance of the filler flap and charge port door with respect to the body side panel is not guaranteed under all conditions due to ... Read More »
Subject: Filler flap Information: There is a possibility that the required clearance of the filler flap with respect to the body side panel is not guaranteed under all conditions due to unfavorable tolerances. Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WJ61 campaign, which seeks to check the fuel filler flap and electric charge port door and replace them if necessary. Read More »
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information for replacing the fuel filler or charging door flap on the Panamera. 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 »
Symptom: The filler flap/charge port door is difficult to open or close. Cause: The filler flap/charge port door may be difficult to actuate due to unfavorable component tolerances on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Condition The fuel filler door flap, or the charging door flap is difficult to open or close. Technical Background The tolerance for the flap against the body is too tight. Read More »
Information: With the current transmission software, a clicking noise can be heard in the drive train on the affected vehicles under certain driving conditions. Read More »
Concern: Abrupt, ?Harsh? Gear Shift Changes, particularly in first and second gears Information: Rough gear changes with unmatched engine and transmission revs can be attributed to an unadapted PDK. Read More »
Symptom: Hard or jerky gear changes. Cause: This is caused by the transition phase when changing from the engaged gear to the target gear. Various components of the powertrain affect the shifting quality. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Condition The remote key battery is discharged before it?s expected. Technical Background A manufacturing defect damages the key and causes the key battery to discharge prematurely. This damage cannot be repaired. Read More »
Service Campaign information for Porsche workshop campaign WLA8 - Checking Connecting Shaft for Front-Wheel Drive and Replacing it if Necessary. Read More »
Technical information - tire pressure monitoring control unit cannot be accessed using the PIWIS tester: replacing tire pressure monitoring control unit and control unit holder. 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 Bulletin outlining what to do if when programming a new key the message displays "No Information Available". The rear end electronics Control Unit must be recoded in this event. Read More »
Technical information on how to fix the issue of the Maximum speed allowed by Porsche InnoDrive is 18mph. This can be eliminated by using an SD card to reprogram the vehicle's central computer. Read More »
Technical information on how to fix the issue of the Maximum speed allowed by Porsche InnoDrive is 18mph. This can be eliminated by using an SD card to reprogram the vehicle's central computer. Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WKJ0 campaign, which seeks to reprogram the control unit for the air conditioning system on affected vehicles. 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 »
Instructions on carrying out the WKC7 Workshop campaign, which is a re-programming of the DME control unit in order to optimize the control of the oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter. Read More »
Information: New data records for the DME control unit and the PDK control unit are available for the affected vehicles. The new data records will enhance vehicle drivability and switching comfort of the vehicles. 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 »
Subject: Control unit for Porsche Active SuspensionManagement (PASM) Information: Due to a software error, there is a possibility that communication between the PASM control unit and other control units will sometimes be aborted when ... Read More »
Subject: Control unit for Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Information: Due to a software error, there is a possibility that communication between the PASM control unit and other control units will sometimes be aborted when ... Read More »
Subject: Control unit for high-voltage charger Information: Due to a software error, there is a possibility that the control unit for the high-voltage charger will not switch to energy-savingmode after the vehicle is stopped in the ... Read More »
Subject: Plug socket (230 V/100 V/110 V) Symptom: AC plug socket (230 V/100 V/110 V) does not work. Cause: The bit for "Plug socket switch-off" may be set unnecessarily in the gateway control unit. Read More »
Customer Concern: There are reports of failed Porsche Car Connect (PCC) initializations. Technical Concern: Due to input handling in the VTS software, the Porsche Car Connect initialization fails. Read More »
Technical Concern: Due to input handling in the VTS software, the Porsche Car Connect initialization fails. The ninth character in the VIN may be an "X" (e.g. WP0AF2A7XHL123456). 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 »
Subject: Wire harness for PASMvalve unit Information: The wire harness for the PASM valve unit is not routed correctly in the area around the heat protection panels for the valve unit on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Technical Background A manufacturing defect damages the key and causes the key battery to discharge prematurely. This damage cannot be repaired. Read More »
Subject: Instrument cluster Information: Due to a process error, the control number SP7 for the software variant of the PDK control unit was not stored in the vehicle order on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Technical Concern: This failure is often accompanied by a long list of instrument cluster faults, including "C11011 - Control unit faulty, watchdog". All reported cases have been at PDI or with very low mileage. 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 »
Concern: Incorrect Model Year (MY) coding in Gateway prevents programming Information: During software updates, it is possible for the Gateway to store an incorrect MY. Read More »
Information: Due to a software error, there is a possibility that the enhanced seat belt diagnostic function may not detect the driver's correctly fastened seat belt on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Technical information concerning complaints that the interior surveillance system is deactivated in affected vehicles. The remedy is to reprogram the Rear-end Electronics Control Unit. Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for WKJ0 campaign, which seeks to reprogram the control unit for the air conditioning system on affected vehicles. Read More »
Symptom: Exterior mirror can make squeaking noises when folding in and out. Cause: The exterior mirror can squeak when folding in and out due to the sealing geometry of the joint gap seal between the mirror base and mirror housing. Read More »
Subject: Wiper arm on rear wiper Situation: There is a possibility that the affected vehicles were fitted with a rear wiper on which there is a crack on the cone of the wiper arm due to amanufacturing error. Read More »
Information: An unfavorably positioned drain bore in the front right power windows mechanism can prevent moisture that penetrates via the window channel frombeing drained completely. Read More »
Subject: Window cleaning fluid Information: The affected vehicles were not filled with window cleaning fluid at the factory because the window cleaning fluid is not currently available. Read More »
Information: Due to a software error, there is a possibility that the enhanced seat belt diagnostic function may not detect the driver's correctly fastened seat belt on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Subject: Gap between rear spoiler and roof Information: There is a possibility that the gap dimension fromthe rear spoiler to the roof does not comply with specifications on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Condition The fuel filler door flap, or the charging door flap is difficult to open or close. Technical Background The tolerance for the flap against the body is too tight. Read More »
Technical information on how to fix the issue of the Maximum speed allowed by Porsche InnoDrive is 18mph. This can be eliminated by using an SD card to reprogram the vehicle's central computer. Read More »
Technical information on how to fix the issue of the Maximum speed allowed by Porsche InnoDrive is 18mph. This can be eliminated by using an SD card to reprogram the vehicle's central computer. Read More »
Technical information - tire pressure monitoring control unit cannot be accessed using the PIWIS tester: replacing tire pressure monitoring control unit and control unit holder. Read More »
Instructions for fixing a rattling noise from the engine on 2017 through 19 Panameras. The remedy is to check the bracing wheel on the balance shaft and replace if necessary. Read More »
Information: This bulletin contains information regarding: ? technically permissible wheel/tire combinations, ? measures that may be required when changing the wheel/tire combination installed at the factory, ? approved original ... Read More »
Subject: Control unit for seat adjustment (driver seat) Symptom: The seat does not automatically move to the seat position that was previously stored in the seat memory when the "Comfort Entry" function is active. Read More »
Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WJ83, which seeks to reprogram the control units for Porsche Stability Management and electric brake booster on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Repair instructions for Workshop Campaign WJ20, which seeks to replace the Stability management control unit (PASM) on affected Panamera vehicles. Read More »
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Symptom based workshop manual for a noise symptom - rattling noises from engine compartment. Checking balance shaft bracing wheel and replacing if necessary - G2 Read More »
Technical information concerning complaints that the interior surveillance system is deactivated in affected vehicles. The remedy is to reprogram the Rear-end Electronics Control Unit. Read More »
Subject: Filler flap Information: There is a possibility that the required clearance of the filler flap with respect to the body side panel is not guaranteed under all conditions due to unfavorable tolerances. Read More »
Technical Background The garage do or opener does not recognize the vehicle?s Homelink system and will not respond. This symptom only occurs on MyQ branded garage door openers. Read More »
Symptom: The filler flap/charge port door is difficult to open or close. Cause: The filler flap/charge port door may be difficult to actuate due to unfavorable component tolerances on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Condition The fuel filler door flap, or the charging door flap is difficult to open or close. Technical Background The tolerance for the flap against the body is too tight. Read More »
Condition The remote key battery is discharged before it?s expected. Technical Background A manufacturing defect damages the key and causes the key battery to discharge prematurely. This damage cannot be repaired. Read More »
This Technical Information is intended as a supplement to the existing information in the event of complaints about data processing or data transfer between the Porsche Diagnostic Key and reader. Read More »
Customer Concern: The remote key battery is dead before its expected end of life. Technical Concern: The technician confirms this behavior. Read More »
Subject: Gap between rear spoiler and roof Information: There is a possibility that the gap dimension fromthe rear spoiler to the roof does not comply with specifications on the affected vehicles. 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 »
Technical Background The garage do or opener does not recognize the vehicle?s Homelink system and will not respond. This symptom only occurs on MyQ branded garage door openers. Read More »
Technical Background A manufacturing defect damages the key and causes the key battery to discharge prematurely. This damage cannot be repaired. Read More »
Repair instructions for Workshop Campaign WJ20, which seeks to replace the Stability management control unit (PASM) on affected Panamera vehicles. Read More »
Instructions on carrying out the WKC7 Workshop campaign, which is a re-programming of the DME control unit in order to optimize the control of the oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter. 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 »
There is a possibility that the pressure hose between the charge-air cooler and throttle valve for cylinders 4?6 is rubbing against the cooling fan housing on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Symptom: The filler flap/charge port door is difficult to open or close. Cause: The filler flap/charge port door may be difficult to actuate due to unfavorable component tolerances on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Information on possible rumbling noise and vibrations in steering wheel when Air Conditioning is at its highest setting. Also contains procedure for reworking A/C compressor to eliminate symptoms. Read More »
Instructions for re-programming the Air Conditioning Control Unit on affected Panamera vehicles. Faults stored in the control unit may cause the air conditioning air flow to work notas intended according to selected positions. Read More »
