Outside test (headlights in auto - off at this point... sunny).

Car Off:

Car On:

Inside garage:

headlights off (you can see the red indicators off)...

headlights on (you can see the red indicators on, with green headlight indicator)...

it looks fantastic now...

 

BoooooM !!!! now to find this in LAUNCH
Way to go Run buh and SANTRIX !!!

 

BoooooM !!!! now to find this in LAUNCH
Way to go Run buh and SANTRIX !!!

Yeah, way to go folks.

Now, I don't mean to sound like a Luddite or something -- okay, I don't really care how I sound -- but is this (these steps, these internal function names, etc.) something that I can show to my local P-car dealership, and pay them to do this for me? Or does this require my buying (or somehow borrowing) a special device, one they won't have, to hook up to the car and do this myself?

Put another way, I've been following this thread, but I don't have any prior knowledge of any of the equipment or procedures (although I was a computer software geek in a prior life). For instance, I wouldn't know a "Launch" from a "Lunch."

 

BoooooM !!!! now to find this in LAUNCH
Way to go Run buh and SANTRIX !!!

I believe this is what you need - please confirm if you test this, and I'll add it to my larger list.
Instrument Cluster:
Dimming-general configuration-Configuration-Central dial white: NE
Dimming-general configuration-Configuration-All dials white: NE

 

Run Buh, so search on what ???

• Click on "System Selection"
• Click on "Instrument Cluster"
• Click on "Code/brush Hiding"
• Click on "Brush Hidden/Modified"
• Click on "Search for Coding Items"
• Type ????????

 

Is anyone running their PIWIS as a VM?

Thx!

 

Not mine... I have a dedicated Panasonic Toughbook. With a VM you’ll still need the interface (I’m sure you know this).


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Cool, I am going to try this tonight with my Launch. I created a Google Sheets document which we can used as a central repository.

Porsche Macan Coding

docs.google.com

 

Cool, I am going to try this tonight with my Launch. I created a Google Sheets document which we can used as a central repository.

Porsche Macan Coding

docs.google.com

SANTRIX, RunBuh, Sterod,
Confirmed worked with launch.

Here is the page to toggle from:

 

Are you V23.82 as well ?

 

Yes - I added a similar screen shot above so you could see mine.

 

Google sheet is online and editable by anyone with the link. Feel free to contribute.

Porsche Macan Coding

docs.google.com

 

The google sheet is an awesome place to collaborate, Thanks Sterod !!

 

The next great finding will be how to make sure PCM doesn’t go back to the 1st song in your library every time you connect your iPhone (this is very annoying). It would be nice if it can always go to the last song played.

 

Or.......ability to adjust AS....

 

While we're dreaming:

I'd like to know how to enable my static cornering lights as fog lights (gen 2 Macan's don't have dedicated front fog lights)

 

FYI, I tried enabling the Byte4-intersection lighting and when I did I immediately got the following error message on the cluster "Headlight range regulation defective. Service required"

Even after I disabled it and power cycled the car, the error came back. Ultimately I had to use the "special features" section of the LAUNCH to perform a headlight range adjustment and also wipe the error DTC.

My 2018 S is equipped with Bi-Xenon PDLS. I have GPS (Navigation) so I'm wondering if its a hardware problem because I don't have LKA (Lane Keep Assist) which may be the camera the intersection lighting needs.

 

I don't have the front camera, and I was able to activate it. The intersection lighting works with GPS apparently, not the front camera. You need front camera to activate the high beam assist.

 

Here are two pictures from the above video showing intersection lighting on, and intersection lighting off.

 

Wow.....they REALLY light it up.....was this a stock picture from somewhere , or you took it ?

 

Watch the video in my post just above the pictures. In my opinion, they aren't THAT bright, but they do help.

 

Yes, I do have those bulbs.

 

I think that video is with Bi Xenon and H8 static cornering bulbs, same as what Sterod captured.

What is the range before the intersection they trigger .....in feet.....I realize some of the NAV data may not be super accurate.....so this distance could vary.

 

....so this distance could vary.

That is exactly correct.

 

Okay so the intersection lighting does work on my car. Although I still got the error when I enabled it again, this time I left it enabled and ran the special function to do the headlight range adjustment. After it cleared the DTC, the error did not come back, So for my Bi-Xenon's I can tell you that little bulb does both duties, it is the bulb that illuminates when I turn the steering wheel for cornering and it is also the bulb that illuminates when I approach an intersection.

 

Exactly!

 

Excellent Smithers !!

 

Column added - anyone with the link has full edit btw

 

Column added - anyone with the link has full edit btw

Not sure about “full edit” ability.......some joker could potential add bad stuff.....

 

Anyone know where the Power Steering Plus, or whatever it’s called is located ?

Would like to test that on/off.
Thx

 

It's in there, I saw it. Check the Front End Electronics section. This may be one that requires "online" coding if its not already enabled, meaning it has to be purchased and installed with a PIWIS connected to Porsche HQ. My S has this and I love this feature, light steering at low speeds, heavy at higher.

 

I have a backup on my PC. I'll leave it open for now, after a few days when we've added everything cool we could find, I'll close it for edits. I don't imagine we will find much more useful stuff.

 

Pretty sure dealer will not enable the cluster light....as you are telling the car something it is not ( white dials )

Some dealers may do beeps, lowering, etc. YMMV

 

PIWIS 2 if you have 2017 or earlier, PIWIS 3 for 2018 and higher. Agreed, dealerships most likely won't do this for you, smaller independent shops might.

 

Thanks for the info (and I have a my 2018 Macan S).

I just started googling. Looks like I'd have to spend upwards of $700 to get the dash lights on? A little steep ...

 

@wspollack, you could get the Launch, not the PIWIS. I think is better value for what we want to accomplish here... I've been thinking about one as well, because the PIWIS is such a hassle with all the hardware...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WFZDLB5/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A35MJKSRDMB5RO&psc=1

 

It is what it is ....read the list for “enables” other stuff as well.......and more to come ?

 

I'd very much like to see proof of that procedure, and there isn't any. I found the post on the other forum you mentioned. It is vague and there are no photos or videos supporting the claim.

 

There are lots of threads about using PIWIS and other devices to turn OFF Power Steering Plus. There are no threads showing how to successfully turn it on without paying for the upgrade.

Bought it, had to get a code from Porsche:

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