Removing and Installing Tire Pressure Monitoring System Control Module

WM 443419 Removing and installing tire pressure monitoring system control module





Removing tire pressure monitoring system (RDK) control module

Removing tire pressure monitoring system (RDK) control module

Warning
Risk of damage to electronic control modules.
^ If care is not taken, electrical and electronic components may be destroyed.

-> Before removing the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

The control module is located beside the brake booster in the luggage compartment.

1. Unscrew fastening nuts -1-.





Unscrew fastening nut -1-, loosen fastening nut -2-, release plug -3- and remove it.

2. Loosen fastening nut -2- and remove the control module.
3. Release the electrical plug -A- and fold up lock.
4. Remove control module.

Installing tire pressure monitoring system (RDK) control module

Installing tire pressure monitoring system (RDK) control module
1. Connect electrical plug to control module and lock plug -B-.





2. Position control module and secure with both fastening nuts.





Subsequent work

Rework on tire pressure monitoring system (RDK) control module

Programming tire pressure monitoring system (RDK) control unit

Control units - reading and writing replacement values

Note:
Follow the instructions on the Tester.

Later versions of the software may display slightly different text or require a slightly different procedure. The instructions you receive from the tester itself take precedence over this description.

If the control module for the tire pressure monitoring system is replaced, it must be programmed using the PIWIS Tester 9718. This will ensure that the control module is taught for the relevant vehicle, country version and equipment.

Warning
Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
^ Destruction of the control module.

-> During programming, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
-> Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on the ignition. Press >> to continue.
2. Select the vehicle type.
3. Switch from the vehicle type to the list of control units.
4. Select RDK with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
5. Select Control unit replacement with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
6. Select Read out values (codings) with the cursor keys and press >>.
7. The message Codes successfully read out appears on the screen of the Porsche System Tester. Press >>.
8. Switch off ignition and replace control unit.
9. Switch to the Special functions menu and perform the vehicle handover using the F8 key.
10. In the Special functions menu, erase All fault memories by pressing >>.
11. Carry out automatic search of control units.
12. In the menu Write in data >>, the data read-out is installed.
13. System Tester displays Coding write-in complete >>.
14. Quit menu, carry out a test drive, and read out fault memory.