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Removing And Installing Control Unit For Alarm System [996]







Removing Control Unit For Alarm System










NOTE:
- Only remove the control unit with the battery disconnected.
- Code numbers from IPAS are required.
- In order to prevent possible complications when teaching the transponder and radio codes, use the spare key as well.
- The control unit for the alarm system can only be taught for one vehicle; a transfer to a different vehicle is not possible.

Installing Control Unit For Alarm System










NOTE: Only install the control unit with the battery disconnected.

Teaching Control Unit For The Alarm System

NOTE:
- In order to prevent possible complications when teaching the transponder and radio codes, use the spare key as well.
- The control unit for the alarm system can only be taught for one vehicle; a transfer to a different vehicle is not possible. As soon as the immobilizer code has been entered and confirmed, it can no longer be changed.
- The described teaching process was implemented with Tester version 12.0. Later software versions may feature expanded contents.
- The instructions or prompts of the Porsche System Tester have highest priority.
- Code numbers from IPAS are required.

1. Switch on the ignition, connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester.
2. Select the menu -Vehicle type-, -Alarm system-, then -Learning functions-.
3. Select the menu -Read out remote controls-, enter the key learning code and confirm with F7.
4. The Tester confirms that the remote controls have been read.
5. Ignition off, disconnect the battery and remove the control unit.
6. Install the new control unit, connect the battery, switch on the ignition, Alarm system menu, >>, Learning functions menu.
7. Select the menu -Immobilizer-, enter the immobilizer code and confirm with F7,
8. Select the menu -Transfer remote controls-, enter the key learning code and confirm with F7.
9. Select the menu -Transponder key-, enter the key learning code and confirm with F7.

NOTE: As the transponder coils must be taught individually, make sure that the allocation of the position is taught as shown in the IPAS printout.

10. The Porsche System Tester shows four positions. Under -Current key-, the transponder code of the inserted key is shown. Check this code is in the same position as on the IPAS print-out and confirm with F8.
11. Withdraw the key and repeat steps 9 to 10 for the remaining keys.
12. In the menu -Alarm system-, select -Coding-; in the menu Country coding, the respective country in which the vehicle is used and the vehicle model (sliding roof, Cabrio) can be coded with F8.
13. In the menu -Version coding-, the locking of the doors can be adjusted.
14. In vehicles with the M-number 536, an alarm siren/tilt sensor is also installed, which must be activated in the menu -Alarm siren/tilt sensor-.
15. The teaching process has been completed; start the engine.