2011 Porsche Cayenne S Technical Service Bulletins

414 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S. 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.

• 10170997Jan 30, 2020Engine cooling. List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
• 10170996Jan 30, 2020Wheels, Engine cooling. List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
• 10170983Jan 7, 2020Wheels, Seats, Engine. Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.
• 10169762Dec 20, 2019Electrical system. Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010
• 10169761Dec 20, 2019Electrical system. Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.012
• 10169751Dec 20, 2019Equipment. Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.
• 10169758Dec 16, 2019Equipment. Information about new PIWIS Tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000
• 10169776Dec 13, 2019Equipment. Porsche Intranet posting outlining the Warranty Credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.
• 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
• 10168745Nov 25, 2019Engine cooling. Repair instructions for Timing chain repair. If an oil leak is identified from the timing chain cover and it has been found that any part on the timing cover has failed, then the engine must be removed and the entire timing chain cover resealed per the WM instructions.
• 10168693Nov 22, 2019Equipment. List of valid Advanced Technical Information bulletins (ATIs) as of 11/22/2019
• 10166908Oct 29, 2019Engine cooling. List of approved A40 engine oils for Porsche vehicles.
• 10166923Oct 24, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030
• 10166920Oct 22, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020
• 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.
• 10162219Jun 19, 2019Equipment. Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.
• 10145566Sep 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Cause: Clicking noises can come from around the transfer case when manoeuvring the vehicle (or driving slowly) due to activation of the transfer case servo motor. Remedial action: Before doing any other work, the symptommust be simulated using a test procedure. (Opening the door windows can be helpful when evaluating noises). 1 Conditions for the first test procedure: ? Activate the Start/Stop function and ?…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10134873Mar 7, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle Types: Cayenne/Cayenne Diesel/Cayenne S/Cayenne GTS/Cayenne S Hybrid/Cayenne Turbo/Cayenne Turbo S Concern: Current approval status: January 2018
• 10130118Feb 6, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Cause: Clicking noises can come from around the transfer case when manoeuvring the vehicle (or driving slowly) due to activation of the transfer case servo motor. Remedial action: Before doing any other work, the symptommust be simulated using a test procedure. (Opening the door windows can be helpful when evaluating noises). 1 Conditions for the first test procedure: ? Activate the Start/Stop function and ?…
• 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…
• 10125212Nov 2, 2017Steering. Cause: Clicking noises can come from around the transfer case when manoeuvring the vehicle (or driving slowly) due to activation of the transfer case servo motor. Remedial Action: Before doing any other work, the symptom must be simulated using a test procedure. (Opening the door windows can be helpful when evaluating noises). 1 Conditions for the first test procedure: * Activate the Start/Stop function and *…
• 10119317Sep 22, 2017Electrical system. Cause: Clicking noises can come from around the transfer case when manoeuvring the vehicle (or driving slowly) due to activation of the transfer case servo motor. Remedial Action: Before doing any other work, the symptommust be simulated using a test procedure. (Opening the door windows can be helpful when evaluating noises). 1 Conditions for the first test procedure: ? Activate the Start/Stop function and ?…
• 10119330Oct 20, 2016Equipment. Converting transfer cases that are still in stock to the new type before installing themin customer vehicles. The optimized transfer case is used during production from week 31/2016. If the transfer case needs to be replaced, check the part number of the new transfer case. If the transfer case is the old type, it must be converted to the new type before doing any other work. Conversion to the new type involves: ?
• 10188295Jul 26, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to check the cable routing in the front center console area and rework it if necessary in the event that the speedometer needle in the instrument cluster is shaking.
• 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.
• 10198525Mar 24, 2016Equipment, Brakes. Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
• 10198515Dec 11, 2015Equipment. The Approval and Support Management Program (ASM)
• 10198524Apr 11, 2015Tires, Equipment. 2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.
• 10055345Mar 14, 2014Fuel system, Engine. Porsche: information concerning poor vehicle drivability and/ or engine noise at low revs. The dme control unit must be re-programmed due to different quality fuel and poor vehicle drivability. Models panamera s (9700/panamera 4s(970)/panamera gts (970)/ cayenne s (92a)/cayenne gts (92a) model year: as of 2010.
• 10117466Mar 10, 2014Equipment. Concerns: Center armrest opener Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is a possibility that center armrest openers that do not conform to the high quality standards of Porsche AGmay have been installed on the affected vehicles. As a result, optical defects can appear on the release button of the opener for the center armrest over the service life…
• 10053563Oct 16, 2013Engine. Porsche: some vehicles may experience a pining rattling noise at 1100-1400 in the 4th-7th gears. Model cayennes (92a) model years include 2011 and up.
• 10052778Sep 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Porsche: information concerning the rear- differential lock control unit re-programming. Models include cayenne (92a)/ cayenne diesel (92a)/ cayenne s (92a)/ cayenne gts (92a)/ cayenne turbo (92a)/ cayenne gts (92a)/ cayenne turbo s (92a). Model years include 2011 to 2014.
• 10051876Apr 8, 2013Engine cooling. Wc-55 replacing oil separator. Porsche. Model years of 2013 also included. *kb updated 6/28/13. Models 2011-2013 cayenne s, cayenne turbo.
• 10109331Jan 22, 2013Electrical system. Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. New data records for the front-end electronics and rear-end electronics control units are available for the affected vehicles.
• 10109349Jan 10, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can even be overwritten in some cases.
• 10109327Sep 5, 2012Engine cooling. Information: Frequent complaints about "torn drive belts" following repairs or after workshop campaign WB19 is carried out. If the drive belt is removed and installed during repairs, particularly during "WB19Workshop campaign - Replacing coolant regulator (47/11)", the drive belt can be damaged as a result of incorrect handling
• 10109353Aug 8, 2012Electrical system. Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. New data records for the front-end electronics and rear-end electronics control units are available for the affected vehicles.
• 10048921Aug 8, 2012Electrical system. Porsche: vehicles with rear end electronics and front end electronics control units have issues with key not able to be inserted in the ignition switch and a possibility of not switch to energy saving mode with rear end electronics due to software error and must be reprogrammed with updated data record. Models 2011-2012 cayenne, cayenne diesel, cayenne s hybrid, cayenne s, cayenne turbo.

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