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Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes



Obtaining Read-out And Saving Vehicle Data From DME Control Module

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch ignition on. >> to continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Using the ->| key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control units.
4. Select DME with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
5. Select "Control unit programming" with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
6. Select "Read-out control unit (vehicle data)" with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
7. The message "Vehicle data read-out complete" will appear on the screen of the Porsche System Tester.
8. After replacement of the DME control module, the vehicle data is installed in the menu "Program control unit".