Accessories - Unintentional Comfort Functions Activation

Technical Information

Boxster (987)

2/06 EMU 9662

Unintentional Activation of Comfort Functions Via The Vehicle Key

NOTE: This Technical Information replaces the TI dated April 20, 2006. Changes/additions compared to the previous Technical Information:
> Changes: "Action Required" and "Work Procedure" sections.

Vehicle Type:
Boxster (987)/Boxster S (987)

Model Year:
As of 2005

Concerns:
Remote control (radio remote control)

Situation:
Unintentional activation of comfort functions

Due to complaints regarding such issues as windows and/or the front lid opening by themselves when the buttons on the vehicle key are pressed unintentionally, for example, the following measures have been implemented on vehicles manufactured as of the specified date of introduction:

- Deactivation of the "Windows" comfort function.

- Extension of the delay time after pressing buttons 2 and 3 (until the lid opens) from 471 ms to 700 ms.

The "Windows" comfort function can be reactivated in the PAS control unit using the PIWIS Tester before the vehicle is returned to the customer, or at a later time if requested by the customer.

Please inform your sales department so that the customer is informed accordingly.

Tools:
PIWIS Tester P 9718

Date of introduction:
Deactivation of the comfort function as of February 24, 2006, as of the following VINs:
9876U71 2361 Boxster
9806U731461 Boxster S

Action Required:
- The delay time for "Opening the front lid using the remote control" must be changed and set afterwards using the PIWIS Tester.

As of PIWIS software version 15.0, the delay time can be changed afterwards. In the event of a complaint, the delay time allowed after pressing the button, which is stored in the PAS control unit, can be changed from 471 ms to 700ms on vehicles manufactured before the specified date of introduction.

As of PIWIS software version 16.0 (available approx. calendar week 37), two additional delay times "long (900 ms)" and "extra long (1100 ms)" will be available as options. We recommend that you

- Reactivating "Open window" comfort function:

The "Open window" comfort function can be reactivated using the PIWIS Tester if requested by the customer.

NOTE: If a customer wants to retain the "short" delay time (471 ms) or reactivate the "Open window" comfort function, please inform him/her of the problems that may arise.

Work Procedure:
- Subsequently changing the "lid" delay time:

Using the PIWIS Tester (software version 15.0 or higher), select the setting "normal (700 ms) recommended" or "short (471 ms)" in the PAS control unit -> 'Coding' -> 'Response time for key-operated buttons 2 and 3' and save this setting by pressing - F8".

- Subsequently activating the "Open window" comfort function:

Using the PIWIS Tester:
- Select the setting "active" in the PAS control unit -> 'Coding' -> 'Comfort opening via remote control' and save this setting by pressing - F8",

- select the setting "active" in the PAS control unit -> 'Coding' -> 'Comfort function window' and save this setting by pressing - F8",

- select the setting "Off" in the Driver's door control unit-> 'Coding'-> 'Comfort opening and save this setting by pressing - F8 " and

- select the setting "Off" in the Passenger's door control unit -> 'Coding' -> 'Comfort opening' and save this setting by pressing - F8 ".





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