also to enable the "menu" option it is usually a yes/no option and not numeral. are you sure you enabled it by changing this option for 0 to 1?

 

Meanwhile I did a little research on the relock feature and came to the conclusion that the a. m. non-working settings relate to the keyless go system (Entry & Drive).
Look at this clip , it shows exactly these strange 60s settings, which do not work in my Macan w/o keyless option...I doubt that there is a specific onboard menu option to control the relock time after fob unlock and not opening a door...

 

... I guess radio reception means the keyless fob´s radio connection with the car...

 

Attached are the codes from the instrument cluster from my 718 based on a search for relocking (other than the code I already posted to enable the menu). All of the codes for relocking time, with door after locking (the left side) are set to 60 s. This is odd because the car relocks after 30 s when I unlock the doors with the key fob. Also, it appears to me that relocking doesn't happen with entry and drive. If I use the door handle to lock the car and then hit it again to unlock, the red lock light will start flashing shortly thereafter (and I don't hear the door lock like I did with the key fob) if I don't open the door with the handle. When I do eventually open the door I can hear the doors unlock.

 

half of these are to do with different keys (key1, key2 etc) the other half are to do with the boot (trunk). Are they all set to 60? have you tried adjusting them to see if it makes a difference?

The byte10 one at the bottom what is that set to?

What is it you are trying to achieve? do you want the relocking time delayed? if so for what purpose. If you have entry and drive why would you even be unlocking it with the key?

 

I looked to "reduce" the ARM Chirp volume......could not find that.

 

On the Rennlist site, 718socal on the Rennlistsite says that coding the PCM with a PIWIS often causes the PCM to go dark and it is necessary to deactivate Production Mode to turn the screen back on. In corresponding with him, he said that when coding with an X431 we may or may not experience the same issue with the screen going dark.

Has anyone made changes to the PCM with an X431? If so, did the screen go dark? Were you able to deactivate Production Mode with your X431 (it is in the PCM system)?

If no one has done this, is there anyone who has access to both an X431 and a PIWIS that is willing to try this since said that he knows that Production Mode can be deactivated with a PIWIS?

 

I have used both to toggle options in the PCM. I don’t recall if the screen went dark…….but that may be normal during a diagnostic hook up. Be very careful with production mode. It’s been said many times……don’t go there.

 

What 718socal said is that the PCM goes dark when coding the PCM with a PIWIS most of the time and the only way to fix the black screen is to deactivate Production Mode. Why do you say be careful with Production Mode? What is the concern?

PIWIS 3 Coding Retrofit and Feature Request - Page 29 - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

 

Hello All! I hope my question doesn't start a debate... 🤣 I've been on this forum for last 2+ hours searching and reading posts to try and sort out what would be the best diagnostic tool for my 2017 Macan GTS (I've also spent numerous hours comparing Autel, Launch and iCarSoft via other websites, youtube, etc.).

I would any appreciate feedback/recommendations from the experts here on which tool (make and model) would best suit my needs.

Here are the top reasons for pursuing a diagnostics tool:
1. Want to start doing my own general maintenance (oil changes, brakes, etc.).
2. Need to replace my battery soon and have read that I will need to register the new batter to the Macan.
3. Would like to do some coding for things like windows, sunroof via fob, and adjusting air suspension height.
4. Would like a unit that covers multiple manufacturers (we also have Honda and Subaru vehicles currently).

Would appreciate any feedback/recommendations (model #s would really be helpful too!!)
Thanks!

 

Hello All! I hope my question doesn't start a debate... 🤣 I've been on this forum for last 2+ hours searching and reading posts to try and sort out what would be the best diagnostic tool for my 2017 Macan GTS (I've also spent numerous hours comparing Autel, Launch and iCarSoft via other websites, youtube, etc.).

I would any appreciate feedback/recommendations from the experts here on which tool (make and model) would best suit my needs.

Here are the top reasons for pursuing a diagnostics tool:
1. Want to start doing my own general maintenance (oil changes, brakes, etc.).
2. Need to replace my battery soon and have read that I will need to register the new batter to the Macan.
3. Would like to do some coding for things like windows, sunroof via fob, and adjusting air suspension height.
4. Would like a unit that covers multiple manufacturers (we also have Honda and Subaru vehicles currently).

Would appreciate any feedback/recommendations (model #s would really be helpful too!!)
Thanks!

I have PIWIS, a 2021 Launch X431 Pro 3S+, and a month ago I got a 2024 Otofix D1 Max (the Otofix is built by Autel under this brand name and is aimed to the DIY market… it is cheaper than equivalent Autel, but same capabilities as it runs the full Autel software).

So, as far as capabilities:

1. PIWIS: Is a very powerful tool and will run everything you need for a Porsche, including adaptations and module programming when adding new hardware (like new headlights - which you can’t do with an aftermarket OBD scanner). But, this doesn’t address one of your requirements, which is having the ability to diagnose multiple brands.

2. Launch X431: Great tool for diagnosing faults and coding ECU. It is a hit and miss with adaptation and calibration. I downloaded Volvo and BMW as those are my other car brands… and you can download basically everything. You get 2 years of free downloads.

3. Otofix D1 Max (powered by Autel): It is very fast, great at diagnosing faults. Less intuitive for ECU coding but maybe is because I’m still learning how to get there, but relatively easy to do. It seems Otofix (Autel) uploads a backup of all your codes to the cloud before it allows you to code (after first upload, you can decide if you need to upload again or not). This is different from X431 in which you don’t need to upload your codes in order to get into coding. It’s been great with adaptation and calibration so far. I downloaded BMW and Volvo as well. With Otofix you also get 2 years of free downloads, while you get only 1 year with Autel.

In my case, I use PIWIS for serious stuff, like refilling suspension system, height calibration, installing and programming headlights, etc…

For coding, I used X431, but since I got Otofix, I’m preferentially using it for everything I’m not using PIWIS for and haven’t used X431 since I got it. Still too early to tell, but I do like Autel environment better than X431.

I just recently used Otofix to perform a full PDK calibration successfully.

I’m planning on doing a comparison video on this, but it will probably be in a few months.

 

Agreed as well, also my Launch CRP919x doesn't support several coding items I was trying. To me it looks like there are well supported modules/ECUs by Launch, one can even identify them before coding by their proper english implementation. Others just look like some students had been engaged to sniff functions from manufacturers tools and implement them w/o verifcation&testing.
Also, I personally detect some general significant price drop in this tester business. One year ago, one had to pay >600bucks for an ECU-coding capable device, now it tends to approach half. Looks like a selling-out...eventually Autel tries to protect their "IP" by making ECU-coding available online only, as I understood...

 

I'd be interested to know which models people are recommending from autel that's an equivalent to the recommendation of the x431 v+

 

Looks like autel does have the oil fill function, it's a shame I spent a grand in this x431 when the 808s is only 429 and does more fml

 

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Another area I had fun poking around in this time last year was the heated steering wheel parameters. Check those out ! I raised target temp a few degrees and adjusted a few other params

 

Look what just showed up, going to go see if I can code pse right now

 

 

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Just curious, does your Macan have rear exhaust valves already or did you code PSE with the standard exhaust - pop, crackle only?

 

I'll see if they added in the remote hatch opening from fob as well because that was one of the tickets that were open as well.

Edit: it does not remote close hatch, cannot code still write failed

 

Yeah, just downloaded brand-new Porsche V24.25 into my Launch CRP919x.

Launch claimed to have corrected the A/C system with engine start/stop memory function in there...

...and they delivered!

Took less than 2month after opening a ticket (not sure how many complained before), but they took care - Great, Thanks!

 

Yeah, just downloaded brand-new Porsche V24.25 into my Launch CRP919x.

Full release notes in case anyone is interested...

 

Has anyone been able to successfully code the lane keep assist on a 2017-2018?

I have lane departure warning and the front camera and everything capable, but just didn’t know what the coding changes should be.

Thanks.

 

4 Point LEDS (Headlight Assembly)
Has anyone seen a setting to increase the light intensity of the 4 point LEDS in the Headlight assembly ? I see other P cars on the road......and wonder if my 4 points leds are as bright when i look at mine. thx

 

Ah, interesting...wonder if it is possible to modify the DME only, to get some pop & crackle with the regular exhaust (...w/o blowing it...)?
...a kind of PSE row button...

 

This exists via Sport mode already and a "stock" non PSE exhaust

 

Yeah this just opens and closes the valve without sport or sport + @TigerMac so at least if I did a pse retrofit this portion would be covered without having to be in sport mode.

I may set it back to none from sga though, noticed zero sound difference on the base but hey it works through the x431 now at least

 

Yeah this just opens and closes the valve without sport or sport + @TigerMac so at least if I did a pse retrofit this portion would be covered without having to be in sport mode.

I may set it back to none from sga though, noticed zero sound difference on the base but hey it works through the x431 now at least

Just tried the exhaust sound difference from normal to sport+ setting in my model T, incredible, I didn't notice the bubble noise so far, coming back from high rev's.
Well it's no pop and crackle like with PSE, but really sounds nice.
If the PSE button can be enabled and nothing happens, then it would be interesting to find the settings which let it happen in normal mode, as if the car had a PSE.
- Anybody found sthg to alter, e.g. in the DME module???
Somewhere, the sport+ motor settings must be hidden, maybe then activatable in normal mode by the PSE button, but without the agressive PDK setting...

P.S. Looks like Porsche calls this noise "backfire" in the German manual. It is automatically activated in sport and sport+ modes.
It seems it has nothing to do with the PSE button (in case PSE is installed). The PSE is activated automatically in sport and sport+ modes and can be activated in normal mode by the PSE button...means no backfire controllable by the PSE button in normal mode...or is there a trick???

 

Hello everyone, can anyone tell me how to turn off the rear fog lights?
I have PIWIS, I would be grateful if you tell me the name of the encoding

 

Im looking to activate the feature of pulling both PDK paddles to get neutral at a stop or during coasting. Been looking through some coding changes in Launch x431 and have come across the term “Sailing” in several instances. I’ve concluded sailing is what Porsche refers to as coasting during deceleration when the PDK goes into neutral or decouples the clutches.

I found this coding option in the steering wheel that makes reference to it. What I’m trying to achieve is to pull both paddles and get neutral, Iike the manual states and how some 718 and 911 have. Hence the term “sailing”… pull both paddles and get neutral.

Does any one have a 718 or 911 with this feature that can look through some of the coding values and maybe we can get it on the Macan Also?

 

This is enabled automatically here in the uk, however what I have found is certain conditions need to be met. The car needs to be up to full operating temp and also start/stop needs to be on. Then when in the highest gear and "coasting" the car will automatically put you into neutral until you either accelerate or brake, if it does not do it automatically then you can as you say pull back both pedals and it will put it in neutral. It will sometimes do it automatically again I'm guessing when certain criteria is met but you can also "force" it to do it by pulling back the two pedals as long as the above conditions are met.

 

My 718 doesn’t seem to have this option I’m afraid…

My option is limited to YES/NO.

I haven’t tested it while driving.