Today I ventured a little bit into the engineering menu of the PIWIS, which as we all know is in German.

I found Goggle Translate app very helpful, when using the camera and active translation.

Select your language and thenPress on camera icon...

PIWIS II in engineering mode (German):

Looking at the computer screen through my phone with Google Translate. Much better than writing the words in the translator.

I successfully activated the automatic mirror folding option...


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Cool! Where did you source the PIWIS?

 

Thanks @Ray_S. I believe that in a suspension lowering thread it is noted that values were to be added to the current PIWIS
values when attempting to lower the suspension.

Apparently this was forgotten over time. One might think that dealership technicians would know about this, but apparently not.

Good info!

 

there are changers in the MFD as well possible.

 

 

I can't seem to activate this feature with the launch x431. Can you help? Have a 2016 Macan Turbo.

 

There is a Torque graph as well.

 

Yes, I activated those features as well... I don’t see much use to it, but it’s there and what the heck... I activated them. The G-Force meter is actually very cool though.

Also the automatic mirror retract, when pressing lock on the remote.

Now that my Macan is out of warranty, I started making a few modifications, and having fun with it.


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Can you make any sense of the graphs....why would they have made these ?

 

No. They are kind of silly. I guess the curve describe the standard performance/torque curves for the Macan vs engine RPM. These curves are fixed (do not change) and do not display any value in the vertical axis. The only thing that changes is the RPM dot. So, not sure how to interpret these.

 

I did those changes as well, mirror retract etc. Most interesting is the expert menu activation since it shows also values you cannot display anywhere else..

AdBlue level as an example (last for another 32k km in this case, freshly filled it up)

 

Hello!
How did you activate this ?

 

While those display functions are nice to have, the real fun started with my retrofits:

1. OEM backup cam
2. Upgrade PDLS to PDLS+
3. heated steering wheel (this one was the toughest I did)

 

While those display functions are nice to have, the real fun started with my retrofits:

1. OEM backup cam
2. Upgrade PDLS to PDLS+
3. heated steering wheel (this one was the toughest I did)

Cool. Mine are:

1. Front Spoiler (addition of the front spoiler - this was fun) --> Suncoast Sport front spoiler DIY

2. Painted my corroded undercarriage (OK, this was not a mod, but I had fun) --> Undercarriage Corrosion after 5 harsh Winters

3. Lowering the suspension by 20mm (which I did when I repaired my air suspension - very proud of this one... the dealer got it all wrong with the diagnosis saying it was a bad compressor - through my own diagnosis I determined it was a bad air bag - rear left - which I replaced myself - then I refilled the system with high purity N2 using PIWIS) --> Air Suspension Problems

4. CarPlay Retrofit (installed a module that added CarPlay to my PCM3.1) --> Retrofit 2015 with Carplay

5. Audio upgrade (in the middle of replacing crappy bose speakers with better ones... replaced all tweeters, center channel, front door midrange and subwoofer - front door woofer, rear door 3-way component kit and surround speakers are on their way - spacers / special fabrication required - this one is even more fun) --> Macan BOSE to BURMESTER Speaker Swap

6. Flat6 Motorsport wheel spacers: 10mm front / 12mm rear.

7. Pedal Commander: addition of pedal commander for better throttle response.

 

Great.

I did not mention the spacers (simple thing) and the CarPlay retrofit my dealer did.

CarPlay for a PCM4 can only be activated by a dealer (unless you can get a SWAP code and activate with Piwis yourself). It‘s already installed in a PCM4, so no HW required, just the activation code. I made the dealer activate it at the time i bought it. Only possible for MY17 cars (PCM4 or beyond).

I‘ve seen several folks retrofitting this external module to PCM3.1 systems, all are happy as you seem to be

 

Great.

I did not mention the spacers (simple thing) and the CarPlay retrofit my dealer did.

CarPlay for a PCM4 can only be activated by a dealer (unless you can get a SWAP code and activate with Piwis yourself). It‘s already installed in a PCM4, so no HW required, just the activation code. I made the dealer activate it at the time i bought it. Only possible for MY17 cars (PCM4 or beyond).

I‘ve seen several folks retrofitting this external module to PCM3.1 systems, all are happy as you seem to be

Forgot about my spacers too. added.

Those spacers certainly make the Macan look that more aggressive. Love them.

 

I have done those as well, well a kind member here did it for me , and also boost display to 22psi.

 

Would it be possible to get me the list of instructions in order to activate those features?

 

Launch X431 Pro series Tablet can code Porsche to activate some hidden functions, I am talking about some more useful functions such as using key fob to open and close windows and roof, using key fod to close tailgate, playing video in motion

 

IDK if its really a hidden feature, new 2 week owner here, but finally got around to changing the diamond button on the steering wheel ( function button) to turn my Sports exhaust on/off. Wish you could program the key to sports exhaust on turn onbut can't. Much easier short cut

 

Shout out to both @Santirx and @Ray_S! I’m visiting from the Panamera world. Nothing on our forums describing HOW to use the PIWIS 2 to lower through the air suspension. Thank you for the detailed play-by-play instructions of how to do it on the Macan. I can confirm it is exactly the same for the Panamera.

Thank you again gentlemen! I’ve been lurking in your world for a bit and you guys have a great “tone” on you forum. Cheers!

 

@burlow, one quick way to find out if it has PDLS+ is to look under the rear of the car at the diff assembly (that large finned aluminium housing between the rear wheels, if your mechanically challenged). The plus part of PDLS, is a locking differential which is enabled by an electronically switched solenoid which sits off the right hand (that's passenger side for LH drive) side of the diff housing just near the right hand drive shaft inner CV joint. It should have a couple of visible white labels on it. There is also an electronic module located inside the car, which is not readily accessible, just behind the left side storage bay panel, up about where the left rear seat top latch is.

 

I think you're thinking of PTV. I'm talking about the high beam assist (PDLS+). It sounds like my vehicle has the ability (I'm even willing to pay retail for it) just need to find out the right tools to enable it.

 

I believe your confusing PTV+ (Porsche Torque Vectoring) with PDLS+ (Porsche Dynamic Lighting System)...

One is for power to the wheels/tires, the other is for lighting...

 

D'oh how right you are Sir, lost in the acronym world of Porsche again ... will stand in the naughty corner for five!

 

burlow, the PDLS+ "High Beam Assistant" camera is behind the rear-view mirror. So this functionality cannot be activated without that camera. From the Porsche configurator:

High Beam Assistant
When a camera located inside the rear-view mirror detects the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the high beams are automatically turned off at a distance of approximately 2,600 feet. If the taillights of a vehicle traveling in front are detected, the high beam is then turned off at a distance of approximately 1,300 feet.

 

burlow, the PDLS+ "High Beam Assistant" camera is behind the rear-view mirror. So this functionality cannot be activated without that camera. From the Porsche configurator:

High Beam Assistant
When a camera located inside the rear-view mirror detects the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the high beams are automatically turned off at a distance of approximately 2,600 feet. If the taillights of a vehicle traveling in front are detected, the high beam is then turned off at a distance of approximately 1,300 feet.

That was my understanding of how it worked as well - I do have that camera, it is used for the rain-sensing wipers (and can also be used for PDLS+) I am trying to figure out the software needed to enable the high beam assist. The vehicle has the ability, the high beam assist package wasn't added at the time of the build.

 

There‘s different cameras, so you need one with high resolution and already active functions like traffic sign reading or lane assistant. Which cam is on board can be evaluated by comparing options and corresponding part numbers in PET.

if you have that, there‘s no SW required, just coding (e.g. w/ Piwis).

Park assist and rain sensing cam - I doubt it will be the right cam..

 

It does have lane keep assist, so I’m pretty sure it has the right hardware but I will double check. Other than that, I would just need to buy piwis 3 and configure? Almost sounds too easy

 

LED front heahlamps have been retrofitted to my Macan, and, i was told by an independent Porsche specialist which did all the retrofitting work that my Macan is PDLS+. The question is - how i can check if PDLS+ working properly? In my Boxster with PDLS+ i can see that the car automatically on and off the high beam depend on the how far vehicle traveling in front, but i can't see the same on my Macan.

 

well, if you‘re used to the auto high beam and it does not work the same way in your retrofitted Macan, my assumption is your independent mech did not the coding right.

He likely changed the lamps from Xenon to LED, but did not get the auto high beam part right.
Did you have that function before with the old headlights, and do you have the appropriate front cam required?

Each car is different. I tried the same mod with a second car and must say I failed. The car did throw all kind of errors (PSM I believe). It takes time to make sure HW components are suitable, comparing part numbers and browsing PET and options. Thus, no guarantee it works with all cars...

 

Hi all, decided to setup a YouTube channel. I am obsessed with cars so I thought what better way to share my passion....

One of my videos is how to enable PDLS+, for this to work you need at minimum xenon headlights and front camera(one used for Lane assist or traffic sign recognition)

Anyways heres the video, please subscribe to my channel if you also share a passion about cars:

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Anyways heres the video

Really nice. Any other PIWIS tips? How about adjusting the boost display to higher psi?

 

Thanks Don !!!
subscribed here !!!!

 

Wow, brilliant. If the difference btw. PDLS and PDLS+ is really just in the programming, are dealerships charging to activate high beam assist (provided one has the requisite front camera and xenons at minimum)?

 

How do you know if you have PDLS+?

 

You will have dynamic high beam assist, which once activated (pre Facelift, simply activating high beam using stalk, assuming setting is enabled in cluster) you will get the following symbol:

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Are you using PIWIS for this? If so, which one?

 

Piwis3.

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Self-edited due to TOU violation

 

Got a Launch x431 PROS Mini, coded off the seat belt chimes, and enabled the remote to open/close the windows and roof. Still trying to figure out how to enable the remote to close the hatch...

Care to share details on how you did it?