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2003 Porsche Boxster (986) F6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Power Seat Control Module
Connector assignment
Plug 1, 5-pole
Pin No.
1,2 Electric motor for backrest adjustment
Load circuit
2,3 Backrest Hall-effect sensor
Signal circuit
Plug 2, 5-pole
Pin No.
1,2 Electric motor for rear height adjustment
Load circuit
2,3 Hall-effect sensor for rear height adjustment
Signal circuit
Plug 3, 5-pole
Pin No. Designation
1,2 Electric motor for front height adjustment
Load circuit
2,3 Hall-effect sensor for front height adjustment
Signal circuit
Plug 4, 5-pole
Pin No. Designation
1,2 Electric motor for seat adjustment (longitudinal)
Load circuit
2,3 Hall-effect sensor for seat adjustment
Signal circuit
Plug 5, 9-pole
Pin No. Designation
Switch for seat adjustment
Plug 6, 8-pole
Pin No. Designation
Colour black
1 Term. 31 load
2 Term. 30 load
Pin No. Designation
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1 Term. 30 electronics
2 Term. 15
3 Term. 31 electronics
Pin No. Designation
Colour blue
1 Diagnosis
2 Door contact
3 Not used
Plug 7, 26-pole
Pin No. Designation
1 Switch for memory seat adjustment (P3)
2 Switch for memory seat adjustment (MEM)
3 GFM connection
4 System ground pot. rearview mirror
5 +5V pot. rearview mirror
6 Voltage pot. right (left/right)
Pin No. Designation
7 Voltage pot. right (up/down)
8 Not used
9 Not used
10 Voltage pot. left (left/right)
11 Voltage pot. left (up/down)
12 Reverse-gear signal
13 Common rearview mirror motor connection
14 Switch for memory seat adjustment (P2)
15 Switch for memory seat adjustment (P1)
16 Not used
17 Not used
18 Not used
19 Not used
20 Not used
21 Left motor (left/right)
22 Left motor (up/down)
23 Not used
24 Not used
25 Right motor (left/right)
26 Right motor (up/down)
Connector overview
Plug Nos. 1 to 4
The plugs each consist of two individual plugs which are clipped together (Figure 134_99). The 2-pole plug is intended for the load circuit (motor). The 3-pole plug is the signal circuit connection (Hall-effect sensor). When they are clipped together, plug nos. 1 to 4 each have 5 poles.
Plug No. 5
The plug consists of three individual plugs which are clipped together (Figure 132_99). Each individual plug has 3 poles. When it is clipped together, plug no. 5 has 9 poles.
Sequence of the individual plugs
The sequence of the individual plugs from left to right is as follows:
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See the 3-pole plug in Figure 133_99 for pin assignment. The pin numbers are printed on the side of the plugs.
Plug No. 6
The plug consists of three individual plugs which are clipped together (Figure 133_99). Two individual plugs have 3 poles each, the third has 2 poles. When it is clipped together, plug no. 6 has 8 poles.
Sequence of the individual plugs
The sequence of the individual plugs from left to right is as follows:
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Plug No. 7
Plug No. 7 has 26 poles. The pin assignment is shown in Figure 131_99.
Plug Nos. 8 to 10
See Plug Nos. 1 to 4
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
