2015 Porsche 911 Technical Service Bulletins

505 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Porsche 911. 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.

• 10166947Oct 23, 2019Vehicle speed control. Parts withdrawal for the speed sensor on the 991 and 992 911 models.
• 10166944Oct 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Equipment. Parts withdrawal bulletin for the sun sensor on 718 and 991 911 models.
• 10166920Oct 22, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020
• 10166942Oct 14, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Parts withdrawal bulletin for the coolant pump on 991 and 992 911 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
• 10165156Aug 28, 2019Wheels, Tires. List of approved wheel and tire combinations for the MY14 through MY16 Porsche 911 GT3, GT3RS, and 911R models.
• 10165167Aug 15, 2019Electrical system. Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
• 10165176Aug 8, 2019Air bags. Notice of parts withdrawl of Porsche Part Number 99161820108.
• 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.
• 10165172Aug 2, 2019Electrical system. Instructions for retrofitting Sport Plus Mode on vehciles without sport chrono package already installed.
• 10165171Aug 2, 2019Electrical system. Instructions for retrofitting Sport Plus Mode on vehciles without sport chrono package already installed.
• 10165169Aug 1, 2019Body and structure. Instructions for installing the Porsche Roof Box on applicable models with an already installed roof transportation system
• 10165162Aug 1, 2019Brakes. Technical bulletin detailing clicking noise from the front Carbon Ceramin Brakes (PCCB) on 911 Turbo and Turbo S models in the 991 generation. Bulletin advises dealers to submit a Technical Support request immediately due to the customer sensitivity of the issue.
• 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.
• 10162219Jun 19, 2019Equipment. Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.
• 10162226Jun 17, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Instructions for carrying out Workshop Campaign WJ90, Checking Hinge for Convertible top Compartment Lid. Due to unfavorable tolerances, there is a chance that the end position in the actuating mechanism for the convertible top compartment lid may not be reached. This could result in the convertible top being partially released.
• 10162214Jun 10, 2019Equipment. Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.
• 10166870Jun 5, 2019Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Porsche intranet posting for WJ90 campaign, which seeks to check the convertible Targa Top hinge on affected vehicles and adjust if necessary.
• 10166866Apr 3, 2019Tires, Wheels. Porsche intranet posting for WKA0 campaign, which seeks to send a letter to affected customers and reprogram their instrument cluster if necessary. The measure is to make sure the tires on the vehicle are logged correctly in the vehicle's computer.
• 10188273Nov 20, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to do instrument cluster coding on the MY15 911.
• 10153573Nov 20, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Subject: Shift lever Information: The shift lever can move in longitudinal direction during load changes in 4th gear.
• 10188272Nov 19, 2018Equipment, Tires, Wheels. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. List of approved wheels, tires, and wheel spacers for the 991 Generation 911 - (4WD models).
• 10188271Nov 19, 2018Tires, Wheels, Equipment. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. List of approved wheels, tires and wheel spacers for the 991 generation 911 Carrera.
• 10188278Nov 6, 2018Wheels, Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced Technical information for center-locking wheel nut tightening.
• 10148784Aug 16, 2018Wheels. Symptom: During and after race track use, loud noises can sometimes come from the wheel assembly on the rear axle - particularly on bends. Cause: Particles of dirt on the contact surfaces can cause micro-movements in the wheel assembly on the rear axle (rim/brake disc/wheel hub) and this can result in loud noises. Remedial Action: In the event of a customer complaint, clean the wheel assembly on the rear axle as…
• 10148783Aug 16, 2018Engine. Complaint - Incorrect Allocation of Fault Code (P0153/P0133) for Oxygen Sensor (upstream of Catalytic Converter): Replacing both oxygen sensors (upstreamof catalytic converter) (89/18)
• 10148789Aug 14, 2018Engine cooling. Cause The noises can occur if there is excessive spring force tolerance in the oil separator Date of introduction The optimized oil separators are used in production from November 25, 2015. Remedial action In the event of a customer complaint, check the part number of the installed oil separator and replace the oil separator if necessary.
• 10143831Jul 24, 2018Electrical system. Cause If the Hall sensor is not positioned correctly or if it becomes slightly detached, there will be too much of a gap between the sensor and component and an error message will be displayed.
• 10143521Jun 28, 2018Engine, Electrical system. Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
• 10143297Jun 28, 2018Fuel system. Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
• 10143520Jun 5, 2018Body and structure. Customer Concern Customer complains that the top does not open. Technical Background Adjustment of the top may cause its movement to be slower than the control unit expects. If the control unit does not see a changing signal from the rotation angle sensor within 3 seconds of the pump activation, FC 000042 may be set. Internal or external leaks in the system can also cause the issue (Internal check valve, lines…
• 10143296Jun 5, 2018Fuel system. Customer Concern Customer complains that the top does not open. Technical Background Adjustment of the top may cause its movement to be slower than the control unit expects. If the control unit does not see a changing signal from the rotation angle sensor within 3 seconds of the pump activation, FC 000042 may be set. Internal or external leaks in the system can also cause the issue (Internal check valve, lines…
• 10188291May 30, 2018Equipment, Brakes. 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.
• 10130112Feb 7, 2018Engine. Information: Subsequent performance increase to 316 kW(430 HP) Engine Type: Standard engine MA103 with engine power of 294 kW (400 hp) General: A parts kit is available for increasing the performance of the standard engine. Increased performance is achieved by implementing the following measures on the engine: ? New cylinder heads with flow-optimized intake ports, valves and valve springs. ? New intake camshafts. ?
• 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…
• 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.
• 10120600Feb 17, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Cause: Noises can be caused by excessive relative movements between the individual components. Remedial Action: Rework sliding roof seal.
• 10188263Dec 20, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions for addressing cracks on the heat shield on the catalytic converter.
• 10165170Aug 23, 2016Body and structure. Instructions for installing the Porsche Bicycle Rack on applicable models with an already installed roof transportation system
• 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.
• 10198505Apr 18, 2016Electrical system. WF86 - Re-Programming DME Control Unit (Workshop Campaign)
• 10198525Mar 24, 2016Equipment, Brakes. Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
• 10074883Feb 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10198515Dec 11, 2015Equipment. The Approval and Support Management Program (ASM)

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