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Radio, Stereo, and Compact Disc: Service Precautions



General instructions/safety instructions
The following points must be observed during vehicle diagnosis:
- After the battery is connected, volatile memories must be reprogrammed. In the case of radio coding and tuning, the customer must be informed of decoding and the deleted tuner memory.
- After the battery has been connected, the instructions in the assembly - Work instructions after disconnecting the battery must be observed.
- Deactivate the 'automatic traffic announcement' before beginning the diagnosis on the PCM2. If this is not done, the system will crash (only for software version [<] 03).
- When working on the optical waveguide, please observe the instructions in assembly - Optical waveguide - MOST bus.
- After troubleshooting or repairs, erase the fault memory with the 9588 Porsche System Tester II and carry out a test drive.
- After the test drive, read out the fault memory with the 9588 Porsche System Tester II again.

DANGER:
Danger of injury through triggering of driver's airbag
- Never hang the 9588 Porsche System Tester" over the steering wheel.


CAUTION:
Danger of damage due to improper handling of the battery and the control module connectors.
- Never disconnect battery with engine running.
- Never start engine without securely connected battery.
- Never pull off or push on plug connections for the control modules or other electronic components when the ignition is switched on.