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Antitheft and Alarm Systems: Service Precautions



General instructions/safety instructions
The following points must be observed during vehicle diagnosis:
- After the battery is connected, volatile memories must be reprogrammed. In the case of radio coding and tuning, the customer must be informed of decoding and the deleted tuner memory.
- After the battery has been connected, the instructions in the assembly - work instructions after disconnecting the battery must be observed.
- After troubleshooting or repairs, erase the fault memory with the Porsche System Tester II No. 9588 and carry out a test drive.
- After the test drive, read out the fault memory again with the Porsche System Tester II No. 9588.

CAUTION:
Danger of damage due to improper handling of the battery and the control unit connectors.
- Never disconnect battery with engine running.
- Never start engine unless battery is connected securely.
- Never pulloff or push on plug connections for the control modules or other electronic components when the ignition is switched on.