Boxster (986) F6-2.5L (1998)
Vehicle hand-over
The PCM2/CDR23 is converted to delivery mode (low-current mode) in production. As known from other systems (alarm system, instrument cluster,
roll-over bar), the PCM2 must be activated with the Porsche System Tester II No. 9588.
1. Connect and start the Porsche System Tester II No. 9588 and switch on the ignition
2. Select 'Special functions' in the Vehicle type menu and confirm with the >> key
3. Select 'Vehicle hand-over' in the Control modules menu and confirm with the >> key
4. Follow the instructions of the Porsche System Tester II No. 9588.
Audio Tests
The audio tests can performed under 'PCM2 GW'. The following test options are available there:
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Manual single selection
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Automatic test
Vehicle Type Vehicle Coding
The following types can be coded:
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Not coded
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911 (986)
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Boxster
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Cayenne
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997
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998
Vehicle Version Vehicle Coding
The following types can be coded:
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Not coded
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Coupe
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Cabrio
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Targa
Right/Left-Hand Drive Vehicle Coding
The following types can be coded:
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Right-hand drive
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Left-hand drive
Actual Values
The following actual values can be read out:
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Supply voltage
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Vehicle speed
External Harman Amplifier Input Signals
The following input signals can be read out:
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3 dB lowering
Replacing CDR23 Control Modules
The PCM2 is converted to delivery mode (low-current mode) in production. As known from other systems (alarm system, instrument cluster, roll-over
bar), the PCM2 must be activated with the Porsche System Tester II No. 9588.
1. Connect and start the Porsche System Tester II No. 9588 and switch on the ignition
2. Select 'Special functions' in the Vehicle type menu and confirm with the >> key
3. Select 'Vehicle hand-over' in the Control modules menu and confirm with the >> key
4. Follow the instructions of the Porsche System Tester II No.9588.
Control Module Replacement - PCM2
The PCM2 is provided in 'active production mode' in new vehicles and as a spare part. Each time the vehicle is started, the model range code that is
stored is compared with the code in the instrument cluster. Provided no match is found, the device switches off after 30 seconds and the 'PROTECTED'
message appears in the display. The device is not operational.