Campaign - Key Remote Control Replacement

Boxster

6/03 W317

Binder - 8/9, A/C & Electrics

Date: 6-27-03

W317 - Replace Key Remote Control

Vehicle Type:
Boxster / Boxster S

Model Year:
MY 2003 (3)

Concern:
Replacement of the key remote control.

Information:
This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Service Action on certain 2003 model year Boxster and Boxster S vehicles, equipped with key remote control (keyless entry) system. The remote release of luggage compartment and/or doors will not function at times. Faulty internal key remote transmiller drivers for the 315 MHz remote control will cause this condition.

However, even with a faulty remote control, owners will still able to unlock doors mechanically with the car key or by using the handles from the inside the vehicle, as per the methods described in the Owner's Manual.

Therefore, we ask that the affected vehicles listed below have both key remotes replaced (spare key not affected) during the Porsche Owner's next visit to your workshop.

Affected Vehicles:
A total of 116 U.S. and 9 Canadian vehicles fall within the scope of this Service Action.

Very Important! Not every vehicle in the below listed range may be affected. Use the ranges below as a general guideline.





Refer to Attachment "A" to determine if a particular vehicle is eligible for this service action. Alternatively, the VIN can be checked in the Porsche e-DCS/WWS for confirmation of an open service action.





The affected Vehicle Identification Numbers are contained in the VIN-Ranges shown.

Work Procedure:
See Attachment "B"





Time Allowance:





Parts Information:

Attachment "B"
Work Procedure:

1. Obtain the key learning codes from e-DCS located in the Customer / Master Database / IPAS section.

2. Disassemble hand-held transmitter according to Technical Manual Group 9, Chapter 96 62 37 and remove key. Install and assemble new hand-held transmitter for each main key.

3. Teach new hand-held transmitter for each main key according to Technical Manual Group 9, Chapter 96 62 55.

4. Carry out function check of hand-held transmitter.

5. Enter the campaign into the Maintenance book.





Warranty Info:





Parts Information:

Labor Operation:
Will automatically be inserted along with the part number when the damage code is entered.

Damage Code:
W317 066 000 2

Repair Code:
2

Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 9:
> Repairs: 96 62 37 - Disassembling and assembling hand-held transmitter
96 62 55 - Teaching hand-held transmitter





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