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PDK calibration Process

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S
Year:
2015 - 2023
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PDK Clutch Calibration - 2015 Porsche Macan S

I’ll be performing a periodic calibration of the PDK going forward. It is required that PDK fluid is changed for calibration. Hence, I’ll be performing this PDK clutch calibration after a fluid change. Although I’ll be performing a full calibration, only a clutch bite point recalibration / adaptation is recommended.

The clutch bite adaptation adjust clutch plates for any wear that might had occur in between oil changes.

A full PDK Calibration includes (1) calibration of the selector level position and transmission range sensor; (2) calibration of the distance sensors and (3) adaptation of the clutch bite points.

This video document my experience with the calibration process.
 
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Hey Santrix, happy to see you here. Yes, I thought I used the VAG tool, but then I called my mechanic, who lend it to me, just to double check, and he confirmed it's not VAG, but Launch :(
I’m santirx DIY from YouTube…☺. Yes, I failed to ask about the tool… As you can see in the video, I do the calibration with PIWIS. I have done it with Autel, but results are mixed (meaning I end up with the PDK that is not as smooth shifting) and always go back to PIWIS.

I have never tried Launch X431. But it seems that by your experience and others, it doesn’t work.

I thought you said you used VAG Tool.
My calibration failed 3x due to the fact that you need to read the message within the window to complete the process of shifting and brake at the correct time. Don’t look at the top of window to see instructions, look within the window.