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1997 Porsche 911 TSBs

151 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Software & Calibration

54 bulletins
10251154

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020

10251135

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.008

10249916

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.500.005

10246417

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052

10246374

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041

10246372

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035

10246369

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032

10244982

Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050

10243631

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045

10243630

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042

10243625

Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040

10243617

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032

10243616

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030

10243615

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025

10243598

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022

10243576

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 42.200.012

10240414

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011

10240397

Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051

10240389

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048

10240374

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040

10240352

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035

10232442

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046

10227379

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022

10222550

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.

10222545

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050

10222533

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.

10222515

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040

10219459

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012

10198977

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.

10198957

Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.

10198930

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040

10198792

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.

10194795

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.

10194761

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.

10189696

Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.

10180508

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.030

10180495

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020

10180482

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012

10176881

Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.

10172095

Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035

10172059

Bulletin outlining PIWIS tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017

10169773

Updated worksheet for Chassis and VIN numbering system.

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Updated to include 2020 Models including the Taycan.

10169772

Updated bulletin with the full list of Porsche model type designations.

10169762

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010

10169761

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.012

10169758

Information about new PIWIS Tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000

10169755

Information about PIWIS Tester update 39.000.020

10166923

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030

10166920

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020

10166915

New PIWIS tester updates 38.800.000 &.010

10165167

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.

10165166

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.

10165165

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.

10008065

SOFTWARE UPDATE PST2 VERSION 24.0 NOT FOR PIXIS.

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PORSCHE BOXSTER. MODEL YEAR 1997. *MJ

Engine

41 bulletins
10246387

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils

10246385

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils

10246384

Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils

10243588

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.

10243587

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.

10243586

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.

10243585

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.

10240439

Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils

10233941

Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.

10232393

Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.

10232392

Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.

10232391

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.

10217276

Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

10217275

Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

10217271

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.

10217270

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.

10217171

Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair

10209855

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the valve spring.

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Part numbers affected are PAB109623 and 958109623.

10208683

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020.

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(starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.

10200776

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.

10200775

List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.

10200773

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

10189886

List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.

10189704

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

10189703

List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

10189702

List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.

10189698

List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.

10185093

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.

10185091

List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.

10180488

Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils

10176847

List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.

10175902

List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.

10174598

List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche models since 1984.

10173051

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.

10171001

List of approved C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

10170997

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

10170996

List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

10166908

List of approved A40 engine oils for Porsche vehicles.

10148790

Subject: Cleaning cooling system.

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Information: Engine oil in cooling system (coolant warning light comes on).

10018155

HANDLING PTFE CRANKSHAFT SEALS.

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8JB

10010766

EXCHANGE ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS FOR WARRANTY.

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THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN WTY0203 DATED 2-15-02. *TT

Other

29 bulletins
609901

INSTALLATION OF DUAL TAILPIPE.

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YD

10252578

Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera

10243597

Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models.

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Diagnostic equipment standards.

10243573

Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality

10242140

Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code

10242132

Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump

10238776

Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237

10232416

Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.

10229617

Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function

10229611

The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".

10227393

Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.

10227337

Special tools information for the 9282 supersedes to the PNA9282NAR.

10227334

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway

10219403

Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.

10203103

Special tools information for a new contact surface cleaning set.

10202984

Instructions on the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus - PCCM Plus

10198802

Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.

10198523

1997 to Present - Vehicle Analysis Log Types - In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the...

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vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu.

10189921

Historical information on Porsche product evolution.

10182276

Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.

10180465

Information on Classic 993 generation 911 crankcases.

10177973

Information on improving documentation or visual and/or acoustic repairs with pictures and/or sound files.

10176897

Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.

10172096

Bulletin outlining new blitz table replacement castors due to a high rate of failure reported by dealers.

10168693

List of valid Advanced Technical Information bulletins (ATIs) as of 11/22/2019

10165939

Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should...

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have an urgent issue

10038544

PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN.

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*RM

10025186

PARTS WITHDRAW; PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS TO PCNA: PART NUMBERS 955 628 320 00...

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AND 955 628 321 00; DESCRIPTION TIP SWITCH. *PE

10010768

SECONDARY OIL FILTER BLEED BACK.

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P/N - 993 107 203 03. *TT

Brakes

6 bulletins
10209901

Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.

10198559

As of 1994 up to 1998 Replacement shock absorbers (strut inserts) the respective chassis no longer available.

10198558

Replacing shock absorbers (Strut inserts)

10198525

Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.

10188291

Resubmitting at request of Mr.

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Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.

10117512

Information: Shock absorber for the respective chassis no longer available

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
10217266

Special tools and equipment for the VAG 1561 storage kit in foam with blades

10176905

Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.

10170983

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

10169776

Porsche Intranet posting outlining the Warranty Credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.

Lighting

3 bulletins
10251139

Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems

10233920

Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.

10165938

Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3

Body & Paint

3 bulletins
10246366

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY

10219463

Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.

10166948

Parts withdrawal for sealing grease used for sports cars.

Tires & Wheels

3 bulletins
10199869

List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 911, for models years 1994 to 1998.

10186489

Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.

10007718

OVERVIEW OF SUMMER TIRES, WHEELS AND SPACER RINGS.

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*MR

Fuel System

2 bulletins
10222527

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap

10025182

PARTS WITHDRAWN. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERIC REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNIT TO PCNA, BUT ONLY IN CASES WHERE THE...

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DEFECT IS VISIBLE: PART NUMBER 955 110 235 01, DESCRIPTION FUEL LINE. *PE

Electrical

2 bulletins
10191742

Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.

10169751

Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
10162219

Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.

10162214

Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.

Air Bags & Safety

1 bulletin
600189

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PORSCHE CHILD SEAT SYSTEM.

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*YC

Infotainment

1 bulletin
10179274

Information on Classic Radio options for the 996 and 986 models.