2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Technical Service Bulletins

503 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10169773Dec 13, 2019Equipment. Updated worksheet for Chassis and VIN numbering system. Updated to include 2020 Models including the Taycan.
• 10169772Dec 13, 2019Equipment. Updated bulletin with the full list of Porsche model type designations.
• 10169755Dec 12, 2019Electrical system. Information about PIWIS Tester update 39.000.020
• 10169763Dec 2, 2019Wheels. Instructions for retrofitting decorative wheel rim strips on 20 and 21 inch rims.
• 10168693Nov 22, 2019Equipment. List of valid Advanced Technical Information bulletins (ATIs) as of 11/22/2019
• 10166948Oct 31, 2019Equipment. Parts withdrawal for sealing grease used for sports cars.
• 10166924Oct 30, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Bulletin outlining SD card storage for PIWIS Testers.
• 10166908Oct 29, 2019Engine cooling. List of approved A40 engine oils for Porsche vehicles.
• 10166923Oct 24, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030
• 10166944Oct 23, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Parts withdrawal bulletin for the sun sensor on 718 and 991 911 models.
• 10166922Oct 22, 2019Brakes, Equipment. Special tools bulletin for new brake fluid tester.
• 10166920Oct 22, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020
• 10166919Oct 22, 2019Body and structure. Special tool summary for locking pliers for convertible top repair.
• 10166917Oct 21, 2019Equipment. Tools and equipment document highlighting new connector release tool set.
• 10166927Oct 18, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Information about retrofitting model designation on doors.
• 10166941Oct 14, 2019Equipment. Parts withdrawal bulletin for the wishbone on 718 models.
• 10166915Oct 14, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS tester updates 38.800.000 &.010
• 10165939Sep 18, 2019Electrical system. Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
• 10165938Sep 6, 2019Electrical system. Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3
• 10165167Aug 15, 2019Electrical system. Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
• 10165166Aug 7, 2019Electrical system. Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.
• 10165165Aug 5, 2019Electrical system. Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
• 10165173Aug 2, 2019Electrical system. Instructions for retrofitting Sport Plus Mode on vehciles without sport chrono package already installed. This bulletin is specifically for the new Porsche PCM4 which was new for MY17.
• 10165149Aug 1, 2019Wheels. List of approved wheel and tire combinations for the MY17 718 and newer.
• 10162222Jun 25, 2019Engine cooling. Announcement of new Special Tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718.
• 10162221Jun 25, 2019Engine cooling. Notice to dealers that coolants will be moved out of the special tool cabinet in the dealer service department in order to make room for new special tools. All coolant tools will be moved to the "Coolant Cart" because they need to be housed in the same place.
• 10162220Jun 20, 2019Engine cooling. Information on new model designation logos which can be purchased and applied to the rear exhaust area of a vehicle, displaying the model designation on the outside of the vehicle.
• 10162219Jun 19, 2019Equipment. Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.
• 10162214Jun 10, 2019Equipment. Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.
• 10188274Nov 19, 2018Wheels, Tires. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. List of approved wheels and tires for the 982 generation 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster.
• 10148792Aug 23, 2018Electrical system. Cause The control unit for the auxiliary alarm system has limited bus communication. Date of Introduction Control units for the auxiliary alarm system with updated software have been used in production since the beginning of December 2017.
• 10143519Jun 15, 2018Body and structure. Customer Concern The driver and/or passenger door may creak while opening and closing. Technical Background Dirt and moisture on the door guide can cause it to become noisy (See item #4 in Figure 2). Lubricant that is optimal based is best, not silicone. Optimal lubricant (000.043.020.00)
• 10143295Jun 15, 2018Body and structure. Customer Concern The driver and/or passenger door may creak while opening and closing. Technical Background Dirt and moisture on the door guide can cause it to become noisy (See item #4 in Figure 2). Lubricant that is optimal based is best, not silicone. Optimal lubricant (000.043.020.00)
• 10188291May 30, 2018Brakes, Equipment. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.
• 10188268May 16, 2018Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Information on fogging lighting components.
• 10142252May 10, 2018Equipment. Information: The Approval and Support Management system was created to offer assistance to the dealer organization with new and complex technical issues by utilizing the Support Specialists within Porsche R&D. As a result, this process has reduced vehicle downtime and repeat repairs substantially.
• 10134872Mar 29, 2018Air bags. Concern: Production change Information: There was a production change to the airbag system in sports cars (991 II/982) starting in CW22/2017. All Coupe versions now have a curtain style head airbag, as opposed to the head airbag previously (still in Cabriolet versions) found in the doors
• 10125215Nov 28, 2017Electrical system, Lane departure. Remedial action In the event of a customer complaint, re-program and code Lane Change Assist control units using 9900 - PIWIS Tester III.
• 10125213Nov 6, 2017Electrical system. Information: This document updates information previously published in EQ 1105, EQ 1105, and EQ 1401. To provide stable voltage and sufficient current throughout certain service operations, you should connect the vehicle to a battery charger (sometimes referred to as a power supply). However, you may experience ECU programming and coding issues if the chosen battery charger has insufficient power. Many workshop…
• 10125196Oct 5, 2017Engine cooling. Concern: Vehicle is stored for a long period of time in the sun and heat, typically 30 days or more. Several cases of compressors seizing have occurred at PDI. Please use the procedure below during the PDI as a precaution.
• 10119316Sep 26, 2017Electrical system. Technical Concern: By design, the vehicle gateway allows certain vehicle features to time-out, in stages. This allows the vehicle to sleep. One feature that can time-out is the 12 V DC power point (cigarette lighter) in the center console area. One of the recommended methods of using the battery maintainer is to plug the battery maintainer into this power point.
• 10119313Sep 12, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Information: This was caused by poor welding of the fixed gear. The fastening process has been changed. Resolution: Replace the transmission. Refer to WM343519 for the proper replacement procedure.
• 10120618Jul 27, 2017Brakes. Concern: Vehicle is stored for a long period of time in the sun and heat, typically 30 days or more. Several cases of compressors seizing have occurred at PDI. Please use the procedure below during the PDI as a precaution. Information: The oil in the AC compressor can migrate out of the compressor. This is due to temperature variations between components in the AC system.
• 10120794Jun 13, 2017Electrical system. Concerns: AGM starter battery (referred to below simply as 'battery') Situation: Support for the care andmaintenance of the AGMstarter battery (at the dealership): From the time the vehicle is delivered to the Porsche Centre until it is handed over to the customer, the battery must be maintained and charged regularly, depending on use.
• 10120793Jun 13, 2017Electrical system. Concerns: AGM starter battery (referred to below simply as ?battery?) Situation: Customer complaints concerning battery-related topics Recurring customer complaints concerning topics relating to battery capacity and quality.
• 10120603Feb 23, 2017Fuel system. There is a possibility that the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes on the affected vehicles can shear off due to stress corrosion cracking. If this happens, the high fuel pressure that builds up in the fuel injection system when the engine is running can press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the fuel injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Remedial Action: Replace…
• 10188267Dec 14, 2016Equipment. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Product knowledge information for the 982 Generation 718 Cayman. Includes info on Location of Identification Plate, Chassis/VIN, Paint and Engine Number.
• 10122092Sep 20, 2016Wheels, Steering. The features of the particularly sporty GT sports steering wheels in leather (I-no. 858) or Alcantara (XLL) include: ? Steering wheel diameter: 360 mm ? In conjunction with PDK: Gearshift paddles for changing gear manually ? Including multi-function operation and steering wheel heating (489)
• 10122078Sep 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. During diagnostic monitoring of the hydraulic control valves of the PDK transmission, a fault memory entry is stored in the PDK control unit if an implausible shift rod movement is detected. The PDK control unit therefore initiates a flushing measure in order to flush particles of dirt determined as the cause of the fault out of the hydraulic control valves.
• 10198523Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 1997 to Present - Vehicle Analysis Log Types - In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu.

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