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Extended Identification



Extended Identification

Additional data present in the control module can be read out using this menu item.
1. Connect and start the 9588 Porsche System Tester II and switch on the ignition.
2. Select '911 (996)' in the Vehicle type menu and confirm with the [>>] key.
3. Select 'PCM' in the Control modules menu and confirm with the [>>] key.
4. Select 'PCM2 MMI' in the PCM2 function selection and confirm with the [>>] key.
5. Select "Identification" in the PCM2 MMI function selection and confirm with the [>>] key.
6. "Diagnosis software number; PCM2 parts number" appears on the display.
7. In the PCM2 - MMI identification function selection the extended identification can be read out using the [F8] key or the [>>] key.

The following data can be read out:
- CRIN (Car Radio Identification Number)
- Date of ECU Manufacturing (YYYY;MM;DD)
- Repair Shop Code or Tester Serial Number
- System Supplier ECU Hardware Number (cw, year)
- System Supplier ECU Hardware Version Number
- System Supplier ECU Software Number (cw, year)
- System Supplier ECU Software Version Number
- Vehicle Manufacturer Diagnostic Index
- Vehicle Manufacturer ECU Hardware Number
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)