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Modify Coding



Instrument cluster diagnosis

Modify coding
In the menu item Modify coding, the following coding can be changed:
1. Mileage: miles (kilometres)
2. Clock mode 12 h (24 h)
3. On-board computer present (not present)

Procedure:
1. Connect PST2 and switch on the ignition
2. Select vehicle type Boxster (986) and start the automatic control module search.
3. Select Instrument cluster control module
4. Select menu item Modify coding
5. Select Coding from the function selection
6. Follow the instructions of the diagnostic tester
7. Confirm with the Coding (F8) key
8. Ignition off
9. Ignition on (coding is adopted)

NOTE: Information on the workshop which carried out the coding is recorded.
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