Piwis 3 Coding

Introduction to PIWIS 3 Coding: Enhancing Automotive Diagnostic Capabilities

• Retrofitting (Conversion): If you install a new genuine Porsche part (e.g., a new headlight unit, a sport exhaust button, or a trailer hitch), the car will not recognize it until you perform a "Conversion" in PIWIS 3. The system writes the new "Equipment Code" into the gateway.
• Feature Enable/Disable: You can adjust parameters in specific modules. Common examples include:

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  3. Component Protection & Drive Authorization

  • DPD (Drive Authorization System): If you replace the ECU (Engine Control Unit), PIWIS 3 allows you to "teach" the new ECU to the car’s immobilizer system.
  • Component Protection Removal: Many parts (like amplifiers or infotainment units) are locked to a specific VIN. PIWIS 3 can remove this protection via online connection to the Porsche server, allowing you to install used parts.

  : Coding for PCM (Porsche Communication Management) upgrades, such as adding CarPlay or Android Auto functionality to older systems. Windows & Locking Retrofitting (Conversion): If you install a new genuine