Porsche 911 Service Bulletins

1,867 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 5, 2018•Document ID: 10143296

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-F8Y6M-07

  Date Added:

  July 30, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Customer Concern Customer complains that the top does not open. Technical Background Adjustment of the top may cause its movement to be slower than the control unit expects. If the control unit does not see a changing signal from the rotation angle sensor within 3 seconds of the pump activation, FC 000042 may be set. Internal or external leaks in the system can also cause the issue (Internal check valve, lines, rams).

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• May 30, 2018•Document ID: 10188291

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-S6Q2R-06

  Date Added:

  March 6, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.

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• May 16, 2018•Document ID: 10188268

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-K9M7R-06

  Date Added:

  March 6, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Information on fogging lighting components.

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• May 10, 2018•Document ID: 10142252

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-B9V4V-06

  Date Added:

  June 25, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  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.

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• May 7, 2018•Document ID: 10142251

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-X3R3E-06

  Date Added:

  June 25, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Information: Due to an allocation error, there is a possibility that the air guides for the brake discs on the front axle were not supplied with the affected vehicles during the production process. As a result, the air guides may not have been fitted during the sales check at the dealership. Remedial Action: Fit air guides for brake discs in the front wheel housing

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• May 4, 2018•Document ID: 10142257

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-N9H2B-06

  Date Added:

  June 25, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Subject: Window cleaning fluid Information: The affected vehicles were not filled with window cleaning fluid at the factory because the window cleaning fluid is not currently available. For this reason, the washer fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles was only partly filled with water. Remedial Action: Before vehicle delivery to customers, the washer fluid reservoir must be filled with a window cleaning fluid listed in the EPA Inventory during the sales check.

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• April 24, 2018•Document ID: 10138294

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-Z8F7K-05

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Symptom: Creaking noises coming from between the headliner covering frame and sliding roof frame on vehicles with sliding roof (I-no. 651 and 653) while driving. Cause: Noises can be caused by excessive relative movements between the individual components. Remedial Action: Apply adhesive tape between the headliner covering frame and sliding roof frame.

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• April 20, 2018•Document ID: 10138293

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-H3M7J-05

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Subject: Exhaust system Information: Themonolith in the catalytic converter may be damaged. Remedial Action: To verify catalytic converter damage, both oxygen sensors ? Installation overview of oxygen sensors on engine side, cylinders 1-3 (shown on the 911 Carrera) -1 and 2- can be removed and the catalytic converter examined using a video endoscope prior to any disassembly.

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• April 17, 2018•Document ID: 10138295

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-N7T9K-05

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar design. A spring plate (compensation part)may also have to be used (see Part Info table). The new coil spring has the same function as the coil spring installed in the vehicle. A faulty coil spring must always be replaced on both sides of the axle. Existing sets containing a coil spring that is no longer available will be interpreted into new sets. Parts Info: The table below shows how the old coil springs (sets) are interpreted into the new coil springs (sets) and which spring plate (compensation part) may also have to be used:

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• March 29, 2018•Document ID: 10134872

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-S2H7Q-04

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Concern: Production change Information: There was a production change to the airbag system in sports cars (991 II/982) starting in CW22/2017. All Coupe versions now have a curtain style head airbag, as opposed to the head airbag previously (still in Cabriolet versions) found in the doors

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• March 29, 2018•Document ID: 10134871

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-R8A3S-04

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Service Information: The 40 A lightweight lithium-ion starter battery (part number 99161104052) is not approved for the 991-II GT3 from model year 2018 (J) on. Please refer to PET page 902-06. (Figures 1 and 2).

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• March 13, 2018•Document ID: 10134870

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-X8U7Y-04

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Subject: Sun blind Symptom: Sun blind will not open completely and is creased. Cause: A plastic foam strip on the headliner can shrink as a result of ageing and high fluctuations in temperature and can become detached. The plastic foam strip catches in the sun blind and damages it.

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• March 7, 2018•Document ID: 10134869

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-V7S2D-04

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Concern: Approval status: January 2018 Sizes: Permissible tire and wheel sizes

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• March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10134862

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-L5E2R-04

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Subject: Replacing brake booster during repairs Information: If the brake booster on the 911 Carrera 2/Targa/Speedster (964) needs to be replaced, the replacment brake booster will be a 911 (993) version. During conversion, the brake master cylinder, mounting saddle and (push rod) joint screw must be replaced (? Figure 1). The power steering pressure and return linesmay also have to be replaced.

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• February 13, 2018•Document ID: 10130114

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-H3J6T-03

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Subject: Symptom: Cause: 911 Carrera/S/4/4S/GTS (991) 911/S/4/4S/GTS Cabriolet (991) 911 Targa 4/4S/GTS (991) 911 Turbo/S Coupe/Cabriolet (991) As of 2017 up to 2018 Rear supporting mount Creaking noise from chassis area at the rear of the vehicle. The spring force of the coil spring may be outside of the tolerance range. The increased transverse force as a result of this can overload the insert in the supporting mount. The piston rod may no longer be guided in centrally and touches against the supporting mount housing. ? This produces the metallic noise.

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• February 13, 2018•Document ID: 10130113

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-Z6Y2F-03

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Subject: Coolant pump Information: Due to amanufacturing error, the coolant pump can leak into the vacuum area. The warning "Engine too hot" can also be displayed in the instrument cluster in some cases. In the event of a complaint about coolant loss and if the fault diagnosis indicates a leak in the coolant pump, all vacuum lines for the coolant pumpmust be checked for traces of coolant. If traces of coolant are found in the vacuum lines:

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• February 7, 2018•Document ID: 10130112

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-L7V6H-03

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Information: Subsequent performance increase to 316 kW(430 HP) Engine Type: Standard engine MA103 with engine power of 294 kW (400 hp) General: A parts kit is available for increasing the performance of the standard engine. Increased performance is achieved by implementing the following measures on the engine: ? New cylinder heads with flow-optimized intake ports, valves and valve springs. ? New intake camshafts. ? New resonance intake manifold with switching flaps (material: aluminum sand cast). ? Modified maps for the DME control unit.

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• January 31, 2018•Document ID: 10128654

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-D2H5N-02

  Date Added:

  February 12, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Concern: The GT3 fin accessory kit (part number 99150445581) should NOT be installed on a 2018 911 GT3 (991) Touring during PDI.

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• January 26, 2018•Document ID: 10128655

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-N7L9D-02

  Date Added:

  February 12, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Customer Concern: The driver receives an airbag warning in the instrument cluster. Technical Concern: The workshop confirms the customer?s observation along with one or more of the following fault codes: ? 002502: Key-operated switch circuit 1, short circuit to B+ ? 002602: Key-operated switch circuit 2, short circuit to B+

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• January 22, 2018•Document ID: 10128649

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  122-G7K8V-02

  Date Added:

  February 12, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PORSCHE

  Summary

  Concern: Replacing air-conditioning compressor during repairs Notes: If a faulty air-conditioning compressor (? Figure 1) for the 911 needs to be replaced, an air-conditioning compressor of similar design is available. The new air-conditioning compressor must ONLY be used with the new V-belt. Please remember this when ordering parts! All connections and fastening points are the same as on the standard air-conditioning compressor. There is no need to change the high-pressure/low-pressure lines!

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