Campaign - KESSY/PAS Control Unit Replacement

Boxster (987)
8/05
Section 9, Electrical

September 16, 2005

W563 - Replace KESSY/PAS Control Unit (Workshop Service Action)

Vehicle Type:
Boxster (987)/Boxster S (987)

Model Year:
2005 (5)

Concern:
Replace KESSY/PAS control unit.

Information:
This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Service Action on certain 2005 model year Boxster (987) and Boxster S (987) vehicles. There is the possibility that depending on the ambient temperature, the range of the radio remote control can be extremely limited.

To remedy the situation, replace the KESSY/PAS control unit.

Affected Vehicles:
A total of 26 U.S. and 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





Tools

Administrative Procedure:
See Attachment "C"





Attachment "A" VIN List

Attachment "B" Work Procedure: Replace KESSY/PAS control unit.

Note!
To guarantee the function of the KESSY/PAS control unit, the coding value in the control unit to be replaced must be read out with the PIWIS Tester and programmed back into the new control unit after the new control unit has been taught.

1. Remove KESSY/PAS control unit according to instructions in, Workshop Manual '966619' Removing and installing KESSY control unit - section on "Removing".

2. Install new KESSY/PAS control unit according to instructions in, Workshop Manual '966619' Removing and installing KESSY control unit - section on "Installing".

3. Enter the workshop service action in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

Attachment "C" Administrative Procedure, Workshop Service Action W563

Warranty claims should be submitted via e-DCS

Note:
Always check for open recall status under the appropriate e-DCS menu options.

Affected VINs: See Attachment "A"

Damage Code: W563 066 000 2

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





Time Allowance





Parts Information

References:

Workshop Manual '966619' Removing and installing KESSY control unit.





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