Antitheft - Aftermarket System Installation Warning

911 (996)
9/04 9668

9/21/04

Binder - 9, Electrical

Installation of After Market Theft Prevention Systems

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)/911 Carrera 4 (996)/911 GT3 (996)

Model Year:
As of '99 (X)

Concerns:

Installing additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking systems) can cause malfunctions in the vehicle electrical/electronic system.

Information:

After market anti-car jacking systems are electrical/electronic equipment in the vehicle which expand the existing theft protection of the vehicle and also support and facilitate the location of a stolen vehicle. Typically, the stolen vehicle is located via GPS/GSM or radar.

Malfunctions:

Investigations based on complaints have shown that after installing such a system, the following malfunctions can occur in the vehicle electrical/electronic system:

- remote control does not function,

- interference in or poor radio reception,

- increased current draw

- incorrect triggering of the theft warning system (vehicles with I No. 534 or 535)

In some countries, additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking systems) must be installed for insurance/technical reasons. These Systems are not approved by Porsche.

Measures:

Installing additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking system).

If the customer would like to have such a system installed, the customer should be informed about the possible, above-mentioned known-to-date malfunctions. Due to the increased current draw, it is recommended that the customer use the Porsche battery maintainer.

Repairs on vehicles with additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking system).

If there are customer complaints regarding the above-mentioned malfunctions, the customer should be asked if such a system is installed in the vehicle. Repair work relating to such systems cannot be claimed under warranty.

Please inform your sales and parts department personnel accordingly.





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