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Drive Links



Drive Links

Drive links of the CDR23 can be activated with this menu item. This allows the function of the drive links to be assessed very quickly using the 9588 Porsche System Tester II

The following drive links can be activated:
- All On display test
- Loudspeaker test

NOTE: The activated drive link is automatically switched off after approximately 20 seconds.

Menu item Function

- All On display test You can check the function of the CDR23 display segments using this menu item.
- Connect and start the 9588 Porsche System Tester II and switch on the ignition.
- Select '911 (996)' in the Vehicle type menu and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Select 'CDR23' in the Control units menu and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Select 'Drive links' in the 911 (996) CDR23 function selection and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Select 'All On display test' in the CDR23 drive links function selection and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Press the [F8] key to start the test.
- All segments of the CDR23 display are activated and can be checked for operation.

- Loudspeaker test You can check the function of the loudspeakers connected to the CDR23 using this menu item.
- Connect and start the 9588 Porsche System Tester II and switch on the ignition.
- Select '911 (996)' in the Vehicle type menu and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Select 'CDR23' in the Control units menu and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Select 'Drive links' in the 911 (996) CDR23 function selection and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Select 'Loudspeaker test' in the CDR23 drive links function selection and confirm with the [>>] key.
- Press the [F8] key to start the test.
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