2017 Porsche Macan Technical Service Bulletins

585 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 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…
• 10127491Dec 12, 2017Electrical system. Optimized software for Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 4.0 has been used in standard production in order to further improve the general performance of the system. These optimizations must be implemented retrospectively even for vehicles manufactured before the date of introduction. Action Required: ? Update PCM software using an SD card ? Re-code the PCM using PIWIS Tester test software version 34.800.030…
• 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.
• 10117511Aug 23, 2017Steering, Equipment. Symptom: Customers complain about disturbing noises coming from the footwell area on the driver's side while steering. Cause: The surface of the foam rubber seal in the sealing sleeves starts to wear and crumble due to high temperatures. This effect causes the reported noise.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10119327Oct 14, 2016Equipment. With the introduction of the new Porsche Communication Management system (PCM 4.0), customers of vehicles with a navigation module will be provided with updated maps free of charge for a certain inclusive period as part of the Map Update service. The maps will be updated for the first time in theMap Update service using an SD card as part of this workshop campaign.
• 10119326Oct 14, 2016Electrical system. In the course of annual model improvements, various functionalities of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system have been enhanced, optimisations have been implemented and the general performance of the system has been further improved at the same time. These function enhancements and optimisations must be implemented retrospectively even for vehicles manufactured before the model improvement measures were…
• 10119323Oct 13, 2016Electrical system. Incorrect coding of vehicle data. The coding "9WU" = MIRRORLINK + RSE PREPARATION was set at the factory. ?Apple CarPlay? works when the coding is changed to "9WT" = MIRRORLINK (CARPLAY/GAL).
• 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.
• 10122089Sep 20, 2016Equipment. There is a possibility that the front anti-roll bar on the affected vehicles was fitted with connecting links froma defective batch on which themounting bushes can move out of the mounting eyes. This can cause rattling noises and can subsequently cause the anti-roll bar to stop working. If this happens, vehicle handling may be impaired, resulting in oversteering of the vehicle, for example. Check connecting links…
• 10165170Aug 23, 2016Body and structure. Instructions for installing the Porsche Bicycle Rack on applicable models with an already installed roof transportation system
• 10198529Apr 29, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Voice Control Switch Is Not Functional - The custoimer observes th at a long press of the voice control switch on the high beam stalk does not operate Siri via Apple Carplay.
• 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.
• 10198547Feb 23, 2016Wheels, Tires. This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 4, #1/16 dated Approved Wheel and Tires
• 10198520Feb 9, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Headlamp moisture - Headlamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere to accompdate changes in temperature with the assembly. The result of this is that humidity in the headlamp atmosphere can condense when the temperature falls below the dew point. It is cormal for a mist or fog of dmoisture to condense on the inside of the lens. Moisture levels in the headlamp become abnomals when there is a large amount of water…
• 10198515Dec 11, 2015Equipment. The Approval and Support Management Program (ASM)
• 10126449Aug 27, 2015Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. Information: The upper front hood latches have a fine adjustment not mentioned in the workshop manual. A fine adjustment to change the depth of the upper latch striker may be made at the bolt shown in the photo above. This is a useful adjustment for front latch issues that cause a warning in the instrument cluster for the front hood being open as well as fine tuning the closed height of the hood.
• 10198548May 4, 2015Tires, Wheels. This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 4 #5/15 dated May 4, 2015 Approved Wheels and Tires Approved status January 2016
• 10198524Apr 11, 2015Tires, Equipment. 2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.

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