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Reset Procedure


WM 033500 Diagnosis maintenance: resetting diagnostic system and maintenance interval

Reading out fault memory

The Porsche System Tester is connected to the vehicle via a 16-pin diagnosis socket. The diagnostic socket is located inside the vehicle below the dashboard near to the driver (left-hand drive vehicles) or the passenger (right-hand drive vehicles) -arrow-.





Connector on diagnostic socket

1. Start Porsche System Tester (PST) and follow the instructions on the Tester.
2. Select vehicle type with >> and perform the automatic control unit search.
3. If a # star appears in front of the relevant control unit, read out the fault memory. Follow the instructions of the PST.
4. => Resetting maintenance interval

Resetting maintenance interval

Information

If the engine oil is replaced at a service, the maintenance interval must be reset.

1. In the Porsche System Tester, select Instrument cluster , then press >>.
2. Select the Coding menu, then press >>.
3. Select Reset Service Interval Display menu, then press >>.

Information

Depending on the country, additional items are checked in the case of the V6 model. These items must be selected on a country-specific basis.

4. Select Reset menu and confirm with F8.
5. Quit menu, shut down PST and disconnect from vehicle.