I noticed one difference after the upgrade. My steady state coolant temperature is now displayed as 194 degrees, instead of 200.

 

The world map comes up when you pick time zone while setting the time.

 

Can anyone explain the rational for displaying a constant 194 deg. as opposed to the actual value?

Haven't checked the configurator lately; perhaps for a small fee you can order the PEDAV option (Porsche engine display actual values).

 

Sorry if my post was confusing.


The presented temperature is not completely constant at 194. The gauge shows the coolant temperature warming up, as always, from a cold start. After warm-up, it shows 194 as the constant steady state value. It used to show 200 as the constant steady state value after warm-up.


I have no idea what the actual steady state temperature is now, or what was prior to the software upgrade.

 

Was the update done at the same time as the service. Mine was not so it is off sync by miles and a year. I am thinking they reset the intervals when they do an oil change anyway so it would not be noticeable if the cluster was updated simultaneously.

Incidentally they updated the PCM to version 4.73, so far I can tell it is quicker and the sound system is better balanced. Aux bluetooth works again, but I was told it will only work when the iPod is not connected to the USB jack.

 

My Service Tech called on this last August during my 1st oil change because my car was the first he saw with this problem. Told me they were working on this fix, but recommended I wait until my next oil change (end of this month) to apply the fix and reset my service clock. Reason being. . . . The fix will reset the clock as if the vehicle is new. For some reason they can't (or aren't going to) reset my service clock beginning at my build completion/delivery date. At least this way, the clock will be set at the time of an oil change service and won't recommend or warn me of unnecessary service needed (since I only drive 2000-3000 miles per year). Hope this makes sense.

 

Makes sense, when I go for the second year service by calendar due date the yearly reminder will get back in sync, but what about the year, next service by computer is for 1st year service when it is due for a second year service (oil, brake fluid change etc...).

 

I'll get the specifics in a couple weeks when I get my oil changed and let you know (if someone on 6Speed doesn't educate us first). I'm not too worried about it, as my dealer is pretty good about notifying me of service needs, well in advance, and educating me on what my next service will require. The way I drive the car, unless there is a problem, my dealer will only see the car 1x per year.

 

 

Update....

I took my car in for this update yesterday and my service advisor told me that Porsche had "suspended" the update and that it would not be performed. He was unable to explain why it was suspended and whether or not it would be replaced with a new version or reactivated at a later date.

 

Thats good, I didn't have any issues before the update and now I do.

 

194 degrees Fahrenheit equals 90 degree Celsius. Made in Germany.

 

Had mine done last week. I now have the 194 constant temp reading, BUT I have also lost the message that the chassis is in sport mode. The "Sport" and/or "Sport Plus" still appears on the steering but not on PCM.

 

I have done this WE02 Campaign and it fixed my pre-mature maintenance alerts but my PCM version is still 3.70. Is this normal or should I expect what version?

Thanks

 

Also had WE02 done recently and my PCM shows 4.41 (which I don't believe is the latest). Can't tell if WE02 included a PCM update or not. Sure wish there was an easier way to determine which version is the most current.

One thing I noticed on my work order is "70POZ01 Porsche Special Program Vehicle." No idea what that's all about, but I do feel sort of special now.