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Locking Triggering Unit For the Airbag






Note: This operation requires Porsche System Tester 2.

The Airbag Triggering Unit can be locked under the menu point "Locking".

CAUTION: A locked triggering unit cannot be unlocked again.

If a triggering unit is not locked, the airbag warning light flashes. The triggering unit must then be locked.

Replacement triggering units are not locked.
1. Select "Driver's/Passenger's Airbag" Or "Driver's Airbag" according to the vehicle equipment.
2. Select Vehicle Type.
3. Select "Locking"

CAUTION: The vehicle type cannot be changed again.

If there is no fault, the following message is displayed after a short waiting period:
- Airbag Was Locked

This ends the locking procedure.

The following messages can be displayed in a fault state:
- Airbag Was Already Locked
- Not A Porsche Control Unit
- Wrong Vehicle Type
- Wrong Data Record Version
- Wrong Equipment

In the event of a fault, the triggering unit cannot be locked.

In the case of the "Wrong Equipment" message, select the correct equipment.

Replace the triggering unit if any of the other conditions exist.