Have bought a new car Macan, and I heard a friend say to brush some Porsche hidden functions, using the Porsche engineers version of the computer brush out, which a friend can help me brush out, computer engineer, who can brush out, please contact me, and I will thank you to the way you like.
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VERY helpful to know what is possible. I'm still waiting for a '23 S so any information you can share about how these, and the other options you've highlighted can be changed and actually work will be appreciated. I'd like to know whether it's reasonable to ask the dealership to help set all these functions during delivery.
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Hey David,
I would not do this at delivery. Here is how it will go
You will ask, SA looks at you like you are from Mars, then advises they cannot, and goes on a potential warranty rant
These changes are made with devices in “Development” mode…..the dealer does not have access to this.
Best suggestion is to buy one, and help your self. Fairly straight forward, and you can tweak away to your hearts content, AND, add them back if the dealer wacks any changes on subsequent visits ( likely )
I would not do this at delivery. Here is how it will go
You will ask, SA looks at you like you are from Mars, then advises they cannot, and goes on a potential warranty rant
These changes are made with devices in “Development” mode…..the dealer does not have access to this.
Best suggestion is to buy one, and help your self. Fairly straight forward, and you can tweak away to your hearts content, AND, add them back if the dealer wacks any changes on subsequent visits ( likely )
After changing the Light border/limit settings to 5 W/m2 (from 12, default value) I observed that the high beam assist is definitely working well before it's full dark night, which is great. I'm still on the fence about the impact on the headlights ON timing, I think it is switching to DRL with less light.
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Teddis/Kapetjar/anyoneHey David,
I would not do this at delivery. Here is how it will go
You will ask, SA looks at you like you are from Mars, then advises they cannot, and goes on a potential warranty rant
These changes are made with devices in “Development” mode…..the dealer does not have access to this.
Best suggestion is to buy one, and help your self. Fairly straight forward, and you can tweak away to your hearts content, AND, add them back if the dealer wacks any changes on subsequent visits ( likely )
Maybe I haven't read enough, or perhaps I've read too much, but I am still confused about all the different "computers" and updates done to them that you all use and recommend so all these various settings can be done or reset after some service. It appears some folks are looking to register their new battery while others are concerned with resetting oil change and brake changes. Now I see so many other settings that can be changed by some devices and not others.
Is the PIWIS unit the one to rule all the various settings/resettings or is there a new option for a '23 Macan that is just as good (does just as many things) but more reasonably priced?
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I've been using my launch and been able to change a few things:
1 - Turned on "teardrop" for front wipers - this allows for 1 extra wipe about 5 seconds after the last wipe after you use the washer fluids) - this helps get rid of the drips.
2 - disabled the annoying beep of rear lid when opening or closing
Failed at:
1 - enabling intersection lighting. When I did this, I kept getting a headlight fault when starting the car and disabling it didn't help. I had to go back in and re calibrate the lights to get the fault to clear. It must be tied to something I do not have on my car
Anyone know...
1 - Is there is a way to have high beam assist automatically come on by default and not have to press light bar forward once? Also wondering if I can reduce the speed it come on. Seems to come on at 38mph - I'd like to reduce that to 30.
2 - Is there a way to turn off seat belt chime warning?
I've been using my launch and been able to change a few things:
1 - Turned on "teardrop" for front wipers - this allows for 1 extra wipe about 5 seconds after the last wipe after you use the washer fluids) - this helps get rid of the drips.
2 - disabled the annoying beep of rear lid when opening or closing
Failed at:
1 - enabling intersection lighting. When I did this, I kept getting a headlight fault when starting the car and disabling it didn't help. I had to go back in and re calibrate the lights to get the fault to clear. It must be tied to something I do not have on my car
Anyone know...
1 - Is there is a way to have high beam assist automatically come on by default and not have to press light bar forward once? Also wondering if I can reduce the speed it come on. Seems to come on at 38mph - I'd like to reduce that to 30.
2 - Is there a way to turn off seat belt chime warning?
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just received a Launch x431 Pros Mini V3.0 and it worked, once, then after regular shutdown and new start, black screen, no charging LED illuminated any more.
- Anybody any idea for reset or your opinion?
There is only the on/off button on this device...maybe it´s really defective...
Thx
just received a Launch x431 Pros Mini V3.0 and it worked, once, then after regular shutdown and new start, black screen, no charging LED illuminated any more.
- Anybody any idea for reset or your opinion?
There is only the on/off button on this device...maybe it´s really defective...
Thx
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Intersection lighting requires NAV, I believe, as that's how it knows you're approaching an intersection.
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2023 owners would need to do the testing and the updates.
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I have navigation unless you mean a Porsher subscription or something similar?
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That should do it, so I guess you don't have headlights that are capable of intersection lighting. I defer to those who have more knowledge and experience around headlight options for 2018 models.
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You have to hold the button down for a long time to get it to turn on, or at least I do. Like 10 seconds or so.
Thx, of course I tried everything up to 3min. The issue is that charging doesn´t work either, so it´s defective in one or another way...also no significant current consumption when charged and/or power switch is depressed, as I can from a hi-res mains power meter.
I´m in the process of returning it...since it worked once, I guess the processor´s boot firmware is shot, but why?
Update: Got the money back, but the seller kept 49% for no specific reason. The bay did add the rest for refund after complaining, but only on goodwill basis. Had a more in depth look on the various offerings for this unit. They all ship from Franfurt, all sellers offers are quite similar and all are registered in CN. To me it looks like only one operator is behind all of them, so leave s.o. else holding the defective baby first...
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No, I haven't made time to hook it up again. It took me a couple hours last time poking around at the different options (a lot of which I didn't know what they meant so I didn't want to mess things up). Next time I change my oil and have it out to reset the maint light, I'll look again.
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