2001 Porsche Boxster Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Coding The TIPTRONIC Control Unit

NOTE:
  • If a new control unit is installed, the control unit must adapt first. Poor shifting quality can be expected therefore in the adaptation phase.
  • The instructions of the Porsche System Tester have highest priority.
  • The procedure listed has been structured generally, changes or additions can be made. The basis of this is the Tester Software 13.1.
  1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch ignition on.
  2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
  3. Using the >> key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control units.
  4. Select Tiptronic with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
  5. Select Coding with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
  6. Select the Country coding and press the >>.
  7. Select the country version and code with the F8 key.
    COUNTRY VERSION SELECTION

    Country version:
    RoW/USA
    Taiwan
    Korea
  8. Tester confirmed: Coding has been modified, return again <<.
  9. Select ABS/PSM and proceed with >>.
  10. Select ABS or PSM, depending on vehicle equipment and code with F8.
  11. << return and leave menu.
  12. Perform test drive and check fault memory with the System Tester.
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