2010 Porsche Panamera Technical Service Bulletins

451 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Porsche Panamera. 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.

• 10161395May 8, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin detailing new Special Tool, Flexray Vehicle Network Tester, which is now a required tool to communicate with the vehicles modules and the Porsche in-house tester known as the PIWIS Tester III.
• 10155170Feb 25, 2019Body and structure. The rear lid does not close normally.
• 10148792Aug 23, 2018Electrical system. Cause The control unit for the auxiliary alarm system has limited bus communication. Date of Introduction Control units for the auxiliary alarm system with updated software have been used in production since the beginning of December 2017.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10143299Jun 27, 2018Engine. Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work.
• 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.
• 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…
• 10128650Jan 8, 2018Engine cooling. Subject: Fastening screws for camshaft controllers Information: Due to influencing factors during the camshaft controller assembly process, the threaded connections can become strained to such an extent that the function of the camshaft controller cannot be guaranteed over the service life of the vehicle.
• 10125207Nov 30, 2017Fuel system. Information: FC00001E for right side rear lid strut is set in the Rear Lid Control Unit. The actual fault may be in the left rear lid strut. Information for Workshop: The cause could be software or moisture in the Rear Lid Control Unit. If moisture is suspected, check the lid thoroughly for leaks.
• 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…
• 10117508Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Information: Very small leaks may not be found on a normal inspection. Extra effort to locate these leaks is required.
• 10108675Jul 17, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Issue: Oil in the wiring harness. Information: 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.
• 10122093Sep 20, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. A fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look (designation in Tequipment Catalog: "Fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look") is available for the Panamera (970).
• 10122086Sep 19, 2016Electrical system. There is increased friction in the air spring compressor valves at temperatures below ?13° F (?25° C). This can result in a situation in which the maximum control current is not sufficient to actuate the valves. As a result, a warning message will be displayed in the instrument cluster and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) will stop working temporarily.
• 10122083Sep 16, 2016Engine cooling. There is a possibility that the function of the change-over valve for the sport exhaust system can fail as a result of water leaking in and causing corrosion. If this happens, the mode that was activated last will remain active.
• 10165170Aug 23, 2016Body and structure. Instructions for installing the Porsche Bicycle Rack on applicable models with an already installed roof transportation system
• 10081260Aug 9, 2016Seats. Supersessions to the seat adjustment motor on the spare parts requirements for the front power seat frame.
• 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)
• 10117446Apr 20, 2015Engine cooling. Concerns: Heat shield (also referred to as tunnel heat shield) Information: Modified heat shield If the cardan shaft needs to be replaced, the type of heat shield installed must be checked. Depending on which type is installed, the heat shield may have to be replaced.
• 10198524Apr 11, 2015Tires, Equipment. 2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.
• 10117491Nov 21, 2014Electrical system. Concerns: Power distributor Information: In the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if "Connections in power distributor corroded"? is discovered as the cause of the fault, the cover on the power distributor (? Figure 1) must be sealed using new sealant. Complaints can include various malfunctions in the vehicle electrics (fault in PCM, failure of power windows or similar…
• 10057134Nov 21, 2014Electrical system. Porsche: model year 2010-2013: cover on power distributor must be sealed to avoid corrosion.
• 10117463Aug 27, 2014Equipment, Engine. Concerns: DME control unit Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Certain environmental conditions and the quality of fuel available in themarket can cause combustion residue to build up on the throttle valve on the affected vehicles over the service life of the vehicle. This can impair the diagnostic function for the throttle valve and as a result, the…
• 10052601Jul 7, 2013Engine. Porsche: there may be oil in the wiring harness. The wiring harness and all affected areas may need to be replaced. Models include cayenne v8 my 2008 and up/panamera my 2010 and up/ sports cars 2009 and up.
• 10052278May 2, 2013Brakes. Porsche: information provided on successfully calibrating electronic parking brakes. Models 2010-2013 panamera, cayenne, sport cars(9x1).
• 10051671Jan 31, 2013Other or unknown. Porsche: the porsche traction management (ptm) is transmitting too much drive torque to front axle, and this increases wear on ring gear and pinion shaft toothing and front axle final drive makes noises.. Models 2010-2014 panamera 4, 4s, gts.
• 10109332Jan 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.
• 10109346Jan 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Concerns: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Various issues can occur in the PCM integrated systemon the affected vehicles, depending on vehicle equipment.
• 10109354Aug 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.
• 10048619Aug 8, 2012Electrical system. Porsche: rear end electronics control unit and front end electronics control unit need to be reprogrammed with updated data record. Models 2010-2012 panamera, 4, s hybrid, s, 4 s, turbo, panamera turbo s.
• 10109305Jun 14, 2012Steering. Concern: Power steering lines may be leaking at the power steering rack. Work Procedure: The power steering lines at the steering rack may leak due to a damaged o-ring(s). The o-ring damage results from an imperfection in the line. Replacing the o-rings alone is not sufficient to repair the concern; the line must be replaced as well. Note however that it is not necessary to replace the steering rack.
• 10044607Jun 14, 2012Steering. Porsche: due to damaged o rings, power steering lines may be leaking at the steering rack, resulting in an imperfection in the line.
• 10109301May 24, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Concerns: Brake light switch Information: Possible replacement of perfectly functioning components when complaint "Brake light stays on" is received/fault code 4340 in PSM control unit.
• 10044348May 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Porsche: the instrument cluster displays warning of brake light remains on.
• 10109300Apr 27, 2012Electrical system. Concerns: Coding values for the instrument cluster Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on certain 2010 to 2013 Panamera/4/S/4S/S Hybrid and Panamera Turbo/S vehicles. A new parameter set for the instrument cluster is available for the affected vehicles. Internal communication between various control units and the instrument cluster has been optimized with this parameter set.
• 10109296Apr 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10043268Dec 16, 2011Electrical system. Porsche: some model year vehicles are experiencing a reduction in comfort when engine starts after serveral attempts are made, using driver's key.
• 10038544Mar 2, 2011Other or unknown. Porsche: information on how to read the vin.
• 10198555Feb 15, 2011Equipment, Electrical system. Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment (PRSE III) Display Unit Replacement. The software in the new display unit is either V02.000 or V02.009. The previous software version was V01.xxx. A USB stick is enclosed with the new display unit. Use the USB stick to update V01.xxx of the other display unit to version V02.000. It is not possible to update software version V01.xxx and V02.000 Replacing display unit.
• 10075756Feb 15, 2011Electrical system, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10039733Nov 5, 2010Electrical system, Steering. Porsche: 2011 panamera. Information on reprogramming electronics in the rear, instrument cluster, and steering.
• 10034549Jul 21, 2010Engine cooling. Porsche: check engine light illuminated with various fault codes stored in the dme. There is a possibility of faulty splice points in the engine wiring harness which may cause various fault codes.
• 10033129Jul 1, 2010Vehicle speed control. Porsche: workshop campaign wa19-reprogramming dme and pdk control unit. The new data records have improved the start and drive off behavior of the vehicle when the start/stop system is activated and provide optimised idle speed control during turning/maneuvering as well as while driving slowly. Program the dme control unit. Pdk control unit must also be reprogrammed on vehicles with porsche doppelkupplung (pdk)…

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