2018 Porsche Macan Technical Service Bulletins

570 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10171015Jan 9, 2020Electrical system. Technical information outlining the customer complaint that the locking "beep" not working as specified. The issue can be corrected by reprogramming the vehicle's rear end electronics.
• 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
• 10169744Dec 11, 2019Steering, Equipment. Instructions for replacing the intermediate steering shaft in the event that there are noise complaints from the customer.
• 10168693Nov 22, 2019Equipment. List of valid Advanced Technical Information bulletins (ATIs) as of 11/22/2019
• 10168690Nov 21, 2019Electrical system. Information about providing a map update on some vehicles' navigation system.
• 10168749Nov 19, 2019Equipment, Fuel system. Bulletin outlining parts withdrawal of an injector used in new Macan and Cayenne vehicles.
• 10166924Oct 30, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 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
• 10166922Oct 22, 2019Brakes, Equipment. Special tools bulletin for new brake fluid tester.
• 10166920Oct 22, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020
• 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.
• 10166915Oct 14, 2019Electrical system. New PIWIS tester updates 38.800.000 &.010
• 10166940Oct 10, 2019Equipment. Parts Withdrawal bulletin for the Ski Bag included with the Macan and Cayenne.
• 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
• 10165931Sep 17, 2019Body and structure. Instructions for how to treat a leaking paroramic roof
• 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.
• 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.
• 10166750Oct 10, 2018Fuel system, Equipment. Porsche Intranet posting about WH50 campaign, which seeks to replace fuel type stickers on affected vehicles.
• 10147460Oct 10, 2018Equipment. Stickers were affixed on the inside of the filler flap and charge port door (if fitted) on the affected vehicles, but the stickers are not sticky enough. As a result, there is a possibility that some stickers can become detached from the grained plastic surface.
• 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.
• 10143837Jul 25, 2018Equipment. Subject: Gateway control unit
• 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.

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