3. Connect the Porsche System Tester 2 (PST2) to the diagnostic socket (Figure 4) and switch on the ignition.
3.1 Switch on the tester and select vehicle type "Boxster". Begin the control module search.
3.2 After the control module search is complete, select the menu point "Air Bag" (or "POSIP" for vehicles equipped with side airbags).
3.3 From the "Air Bag" or "POSIP" menu, select "Identification". Verify the airbag control unit part number (per parts microfiche), and
determine that the software version is B04 or later. Afterward, return to the air bag main menu.
3.4 From the air bag menu select "Modify Coding".
3.5 Select "Child Seat Occupancy" and change from "Not Active" to "Active". Confirm by pressing F8.
3.6 Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key. After a 4 second pause, switch on the ignition again and press the [>>] key on the PST2
tester. Communication with the airbag control unit will then be re-established.
3.7 Select "Read Out Fault Memory". After the fault memory is read out, return to the air bag menu and select "Erase Fault Memory".
Note:
Faults may have been stored during the deactivation crossbar installation process.
3.8 Check that the fault memory has been successfully erased by reading out the fault memory again. If necessary, repeat steps 3.6 and 3.7.
Important:
Ensure no faults have recurred. If any faults do recur, repair as necessary.
3.9 Switch off the PST2 tester and disconnect from the diagnostic socket. Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
Function Check
4. Place the Porsche child seat in the passenger seat. Connect the Porsche seat belt tongue into the crossbar buckle and switch on the ignition.
4.1 With the belt inserted into the crossbar buckle and the ignition switched on, the air bag control unit performs a self test. With the Porsche
child seat in place, the air bag warning light should flash at 1 Hz intervals for approximately 10 seconds. This indicates system readiness and
deactivation acknowledgment.
4.2 If the cross bar with seat belt buckle is no longer desired and is removed, the air bag control unit must be re-coded to "Child Seat Occupancy"
"Not Active" status with the PST2 tester.
Labor:
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, groups 0, 6/7, Sections 69 01 - Diagnosis, 72 01 19 - Remove and install front seat
DisclaimerTechnical Service Bulletin # 1/03 Date: 030627
Restraint System - Air Bag Service Information