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Component Tests and General Diagnostics




Overview
- Identification
- Fault memory
- Erase fault memory
- Actual values
- Drive links
- modify coding

Identification
The diagnosis software number and control module part number can be read out under the Identification menu item.

Fault memory
Stored faults can be read out under the Fault memory menu item.

Erase Fault memory
Faults stored in the control module can be erased under the Erase fault memory menu item. Here, all stored faults are erased.

Actual Values
In the Actual values menu item, the current values of the following parameters can be read out.
- Control module supply voltage
- Sensor supply voltage
- Distance from outside sensor on right
- Distance from inside sensor on right
- Distance from inside signal sensor on left
- Distance from outside signal sensor on left
- Distance from sensor pair on right
- Distance from sensor pair on left

The distance from the obstacle to the sensor or sensor pair is measured and displayed in the Actual values menu item. This allows the sensors to be checked for correct functioning.

Drive Links
The loudspeaker in the instrument cluster can be checked for operation under the Drive links menu item. A continuous tone is emitted when this happens.

modify Coding
Under the menu item modify coding, the vehicle type Boxster or 911 Carrera (996) can be coded.

Procedure:
1. Start automatic control module search.
2. Select control module Park Assistant
3. Select menu item modify coding.
4. Select vehicle type and press the F8 key.