NHTSA ID Number: 11028567
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSTR2604
TSB/Document Date: 2026-02-06
Summary
Information on PIWIS tester update 43.800.040. PIWIS tester updates applies all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
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TSB/Document ID: TSTR2604
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2026-01-27
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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Explanation of the overview:
n.A.
This control unit is not part of the validity check
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No new data available
Update available (minutes)
New data available. The expected programming time is given in brackets (minutes).
Important: New data is not necessarily available for all models.
Control unit
Acoustic simulator (J943)
Macan H2 (all MY)
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Airbag (J234)
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Brake electronics (J104)
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Charging communication 1 (J1245)
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Charging communication 1 (J1245)
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Charging communication 2 (J1246)
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Communication light for front right door (L384)
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Communication light front left door (L383)
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Communication light front passenger side dashboard
(L385)
Compressor (J1075)
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Display instrument cluster (J285)
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Distance measurement sensor for medium-range
radar (J850)
External communication (J949) (RoW)
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External communication (J949) (China)
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PT4G Diagnostic Technical Information
TSTR 2604
Porsche Tester Software Update Information
USA Only
Software Version: 43.800.040
Front air-conditioning control (E87)
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Front camera (R242)
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Front driver’s side door (J386)
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Front high-voltage pulse inverter (JX4)
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Front left anti-theft antenna (J1192)
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Front left corner radar (J1088)
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Front passenger side door (J387)
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Front PCM display and operator control panel (R238)
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Front right anti-theft antenna (J1193)
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Front right corner radar (J1089)
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Front seat adjustment on driver’s side (J1111, J1112)
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Front seat adjustment on passenger side (J1112,
J1111)
Function monitoring (J526)
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Gear selector (E313)
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Head-up display (J898)
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High-voltage battery (J1120)
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High-voltage central box (JX6)
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Inductive charger for mobile devices (J1146)
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Left auxiliary headlight (J1018)
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Left main headlight (A31)
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Left rear radar (J769)
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Long-range radar distance measurement sensor
(J428)
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PT4G Diagnostic Technical Information
TSTR 2604
Porsche Tester Software Update Information
USA Only
Software Version: 43.800.040
Loudspeaker amplifier (R184)
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Main control unit for drive and chassis (HCP1)
(J1312)
Main control unit body electronics HCP4 (J519) front car electronics
Main control unit for body electronics HCP4 (J519) A/C and spoiler
Main control unit for body electronics HCP4 (J519) thermal management
Main control unit for driver assistance HCP2 (J1274)
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Main control unit for gateway HCP5 (J1273)
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Main control unit for gateway HCP5 (J1273) diagnostic tester (vehicle)
Main HCP3 Infotainment control unit (J794) Android
Main HCP3 Infotainment control unit (J794) Infotainment
Main HCP3 Infotainment control unit (J794) - sound
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Main Infotainment HCP3 control unit (J794)
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Multifunction (J453)
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Panoramic roof (J245)
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Passenger’s side front display and control panel
(J145)
Power distributor (J1282)
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Power steering (J500)
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Rear axle steering (J1019)
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Rear differential lock (GQS) (J647)
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Rear driver’s side door (J388)
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Rear high-voltage pulse inverter (JX1)
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PT4G Diagnostic Technical Information
TSTR 2604
Porsche Tester Software Update Information
USA Only
Software Version: 43.800.040
Rear high-voltage pulse inverter (JX1)
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Rear left anti-theft antenna (J1194)
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Rear passenger side door (J389)
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Rear right anti-theft antenna (J1195)
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Rear right radar (J770)
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Rear view camera (J772)
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Rear-end electronics (J393)
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Right auxiliary headlight (J1023)
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Right main headlight (A27)
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Steering wheel electronics (J527)
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Surround View camera (J928)
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Tire pressure monitoring (J502)
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Trailer hitch (J345)
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PT4G Diagnostic Technical Information
TSTR 2604
Porsche Tester Software Update Information
USA Only
Release
History:
Software Version: 43.800.040
Porsche Tester IV Online Update
Release
Date
43.600.080
10/7/2025
43.600.085
10/9/2025
43.600.090
10/13/2025
43.700.000 & .005
10/20/2025
43.700.008, .010 & .011
10/27/2025
43.700.015
10/30/2025
43.700.018, .020 & .021
11/3/2025
43.700.027
11/6/2025
43.700.030 & .031
11/10/2025
43.700.035 & .040
11/17/2025
43.700.050
11/24/2025
43.700.055 & 43.800
12/2/2025
43.800.010
12/8/2025
43.800.020 & .022
12/17/2025
43.800.024
12/19/2025
43.800.026
1/12/2026
43.800.030
1/19/2026
43.800.040
1/26/2026
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PT4G Diagnostic Technical Information
TSTR 2604
Porsche Tester Software Update Information
USA Only
Software Version: 43.800.040
Porsche Tester IV (PT4G)
PT4G Tester New
Model Line
All Porsche Vehicles
Use
Vehicle Diagnostics
Workshop Manual
Multiple
Supplier
PCNA
Availability
Orderable
Note
The PT4G is orderable through the Special Tools Webstore
Ordering Process:
Special Tools / Testers Website:
https://porsche-cars-north-america.pointofrentalcloud.com/portal
To increase security and show prices that may be below the Minimum Advertised Price, Login is required to see/access the
storefront. Your Porsche Center will have a NEW single Username and Password for the Porsche Special Tools site.
To streamline the new process, we are using the existing Rental Website for Rental and SALE of all Special Tools and PT4G.
Support:
Special Tool:
Open a PRMS ticket. Technical Support >> Special Tools
Diagnostic Equipment:
Open a PRMS ticket. Technical Support >> Tester Support
Important Notice:
Technical Bulletins issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. are intended only for use by professional automotive technicians who have attended Porsche service training courses. They are written to
inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special tools may be necessary in order
to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the safe operation of your vehicle, and
may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and safely. Part numbers listed in these
bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a discrepancy, the work procedures in the
Porsche Tester are the ones that must be followed.
©2026 Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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