2020 Porsche Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 99/04 Date: 040922
Antitheft - Aftermarket System Installation Warning
Boxster
9/04 9668
9/21/04
Binder - 9, Electrical
Installation of After Market Theft Prevention Systems
Vehicle Type:
Boxster/Boxster S
Model Year:
As of '97 (V)
Concerns:
Installing additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking systems) can cause malfunctions in the vehicle electrical/electronic system.
Information:
After market anti-car jacking systems are electrical/electronic equipment in the vehicle which expand the existing theft protection of the vehicle and
also support and facilitate the location of a stolen vehicle. Typically, the stolen vehicle is located via GPS/GSM or radar.
Malfunctions:
Investigations based on complaints have shown that after installing such a system, the following malfunctions can occur in the vehicle
electrical/electronic system:
- remote control does not function,
- interference in or poor radio reception,
- increased current draw,
- incorrect triggering of the theft warning system (vehicles with I No. 534 or 535).
In some countries, additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking systems) must be installed for insurance/technical reasons. These systems are
not approved by Porsche.
Measures:
Installing additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking system).
If the customer would like to have such a system installed, the customer should be informed about the possible, above-mentioned known-to-date
malfunctions. Due to the increased current draw, it is recommended that the customer use the Porsche battery maintainer.
Repairs on vehicles with additional anti-theft protection (anti-car jacking system).
If there are customer complaints regarding the above-mentioned malfunctions, the customer should be asked if such a system is installed in the
vehicle. Repair work relating to such systems cannot be claimed under warranty.
Please inform your sales and parts department personnel accordingly.
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