2016 Porsche Macan Technical Service Bulletins

570 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Porsche Macan. 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.

• 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.
• 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
• 10163757Jul 2, 2019Equipment, Engine. Information about possible engine knocking and how to clean carbon deposits is they are dirty and causing knocking.
• 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.
• 10157106Mar 11, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outer seal on Panoramic roof is faulty, causing water to leak into vehicle.
• 10155170Feb 25, 2019Body and structure. The rear lid does not close normally.
• 10155171Jan 17, 2019Body and structure. The outside door handle may crack and break. It initially looks like the paint is cracking, but will grow to larger size cracks.
• 10147459Oct 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Concern: An oil leak can occur close to the connection point between the intermediate housing (? Oil leak on PDK transmission -item 1-) and cover (? Oil leak on PDK transmission -item 2-) on the PDK transmission due tomanufacturing tolerances.
• 10145560Sep 11, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Symptom: When locking the vehicle, the locking beep can sometimes be heard only once instead of twice. Cause: Insufficient communication between the horn and rear-end electronics control unit can cause the locking beep to sound only once.
• 10148787Aug 16, 2018Equipment. Service Information There was a parts supply error and incorrect parts were stocked. An order to correct this error has been initiated and the stock will be clean soon.
• 10143841Jul 3, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera). Subject: Front camera Symptom: The customer complains that certain functions of the front camera are not available at times: Lane Change Assist not available Porsche Dynamic Light System not available Traffic sign recognition not available Cause: Image sensor fault in the front camera. Insufficient contrast causes certain functions to fail at times. Remedial Action: Check front camera and replace it if necessary.
• 10143523Jun 27, 2018Engine, Equipment. Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work.
• 10143522Jun 27, 2018Equipment. Subject: Outside temperature sensor Symptom: The outside temperature display shows implausible values. Cause: The outside temperature display can show implausible values because the wire harness for the outside temperature sensor is too long.
• 10143299Jun 27, 2018Engine. Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work.
• 10143298Jun 27, 2018Electrical system. Subject: Outside temperature sensor Symptom: The outside temperature display shows implausible values. Cause: The outside temperature display can show implausible values because the wire harness for the outside temperature sensor is too long.
• 10188291May 30, 2018Equipment, Brakes. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.
• 10188290May 16, 2018Electrical system. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions for reworking the wire harness for the outside temperature sensor in the event that outside temperature display is implausible.
• 10188268May 16, 2018Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Information on fogging lighting components.
• 10142256May 15, 2018Equipment. Subject: Air-conditioning control unit (also control panel/switch console) Symptom: When starting the vehicle, an unsuitable air conditioning setting is preset in the rear air-conditioning control unit.
• 10142255May 11, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Subject: Transfer case and transfer case control unit (all-wheel drive control unit)
• 10142254May 11, 2018Brakes. Technical Background Front brakes are squealing with light pedal at low speed. The noise is primarily in the 8 kHz range. Service Information Test drive the vehicle and verify the noise with an FFT plot. Low speed, light pedal squeal is most easy to duplicate when the brakes are cooling. Make sure to attach the FFT plot and relevant photographs to the PQIS job as outlined in the brake squeal ATI (Group 4 - 1801).
• 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.
• 10138301Apr 17, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Subject: Transfer case and transfer case control unit (all-wheel drive control unit)
• 10134874Mar 13, 2018Electrical system. Model Line: Cayenne (92A) Macan (95B) 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.
• 10130120Feb 20, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. The "transfer case" is designed as an active all-wheel drive system that is dynamically adapted to the respective driving state. Power transmission between the front and rear axle is controlled electronically via the "all-wheel drive servomotor (transfer case)" and themulti-plate clutches integrated in the transfer case. ? On all-wheel drive vehicles, the drive train can become strained at low speeds and when the…
• 10130121Feb 13, 2018Engine cooling. Subject: Intake valves and intake ports Information: Carboned-up valves in the engine can be reworked and cleaned using cleaning equipment. If there is a complaint about knocking combustion, e.g. during acceleration at high load, the condition of the intake valves and portsmust be checked before doing any other work. If the check shows that the intake valves and intake ports have carbon deposits and are dirty, they…
• 10128661Jan 29, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. Subject: Air-conditioning control unit (also control panel/switch console) Symptom: When starting the vehicle, an unsuitable air conditioning setting is preset in the rear air-conditioning control unit. Only air conditioning settings from driver's key 1 are stored and applied to all other driver's keys. Cause: The last air conditioning settings from driver's keys 2-4 cannot be read out quickly enough. The last…
• 10127490Dec 4, 2017Exterior lighting. Symptom: Symptom 1: Right headlight has interior condensation. Symptom 2: One or both headlights has/have interior condensation Remedial action 1: The breather hose 95B.941.560.B (without corrugated hose) must be replaced by the breather hose 95B.941.560.C (with corrugated hose). It is important to check that the breather hose is routed without kinks.
• 10125206Nov 28, 2017Brakes. Information: It is possible that a faulty wheel speed sensor can be the root cause of the multiple warnings. Check the fault memory for the following types of faults for one or more wheel speed sensors. * Sensor Fault * Sensor Electrical Fault * Sensor Implausible Fault
• 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…
• 10119315Sep 21, 2017Electrical system. Concern: Coding failures of the instrument cluster. Information: Ensure the Auto Memory option is deselected prior to replacing or coding an Instrument Cluster on all Macan models. Due to the numerous options and software available to support those options, coding faults can occur. To turn off Auto Memory through the Instrument Cluster; Select Setting-> Locking-> Auto Memory. If the vehicle is not equipped with…
• 10119319Sep 12, 2017Electrical system. Subject: Outside temperature display in the instrument cluster Information: Customers complain that the outside temperature value in the instrument cluster is implausible and does not change.
• 10119318Sep 12, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Information: In certain driving situations, the transmission only switches from 1st to 2nd gear at a significantly higher engine speed when selector-lever position "D" is engaged.
• 10117507Aug 14, 2017Other or unknown, Electrical system. Information: A Cayenne with optional equipment no. 1D6 will come with a Trailer hitch receiver and wiring up to the receiver hitch that includes a control unit to operate the trailer parking lights, turn signals and brake lights. The Cayenne is also pre-wired for a brake controller. You will need to do the following to hook up the trailer electrics and/or an electric brake controller:
• 10117508Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Information: Very small leaks may not be found on a normal inspection. Extra effort to locate these leaks is required.
• 10119287Mar 23, 2017Wheels. Customer Concern: Vehicle has an issue that ends up requiring a wheel alignment. Technical Concern: The VAS 6918 adapters may be confused, resulting in an improper alignment. Service Information: There are two different diameter collars to use on the adapter. The smaller diameter collar is for the Macan (VAS 6918/3) and the larger diameter collar is for all other vehicles without center locks.
• 10182653Jan 23, 2017Body and structure, Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. RESUBMITTING AT THE REQUEST OF B HARDGRAVE. This bulletin from January 2017 contains instructions on how to eliminate noise symptoms in the Macan when opening the hood.
• 10125194Dec 13, 2016Equipment. Information: The customer complains that certain functions of the front camera are not available at times: * Lane Change Assist not available * Porsche Dynamic Light System not available * Traffic sign recognition not available Cause: Image sensor fault in the front camera. Insufficient contrast causes certain functions to fail at times.
• 10120622Nov 7, 2016Equipment. The customer observes a MIL and the HVAC controls are not functioning. Also, other Comfort CAN commodities may not function. PCNA is aware of this issue. The following part numbers are out of date and should be replaced if present on the vehicle: 95B 907 040 J 95B 907 040 K 95B 907 040 L
• 10119297Nov 7, 2016Equipment. The customer observes a MIL and the HVAC controls are not functioning. Also, other Comfort CAN commodities may not function. PCNA is aware of this issue. The following part numbers are out of date and should be replaced if present on the vehicle: 95B 907 040 J 95B 907 040 K 95B 907 040 L
• 10122098Sep 26, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. There is a possibility that covers on front and rear doors can become loose and start to stick up due to adhesion problems. In the event of a customer complaint, all four covers on front and rear doorsmust be replaced.
• 10122095Sep 20, 2016Electrical system. Due to incorrect fitting of the front hood lock cable, there is a possibility that the cable will rub against the microswitch for the hood lock. This will damage the microswitch. As a result, the warning "Hood open" will be displayed in the instrument cluster.

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