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Every control module on the 2013-2017 Porsche 911 GT3 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Power Steering Control Unit (EPS)3.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, integrated into electric power steering assembly
🔧 PIWIS II/III
⚠️ Electric power steering standard on 991. Steering angle sensor calibration and adaptation required after replacement.
Transmission Control Unit (TCU)2.8 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission tunnel, center console area, accessible from interior
🔧 PIWIS II/III + PPN online
⚠️ PDK transmission standard on 991 GT3 (no manual option 2014-2016). Requires DME adaptation and online authentication.
⚠️ Mileage programming legally restricted and requires online authentication. Full TFT display on 991.2 (2017).
Gateway Control Unit (Gateway)1.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, left side near fuse panel, behind driver's side kick panel
🔧 PIWIS II/III + PPN online
⚠️ Full security gateway implementation. Controls access to all security-relevant modules. Online authentication required.
Sport Chrono Control Unit (Sport Chrono)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console area, integrated with PCM and steering wheel module
🔧 PIWIS II/III or Autel
⚠️ Optional. Lap timer and performance display. Basic coding for PCM integration. Standard on most GT3 models.
Seat Memory Control Unit (Seat Module)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver seat base, under seat, left side rail (each seat has own module if equipped)
🔧 PIWIS II/III or Autel
⚠️ Only on power seat option. GT3 often equipped with fixed-back sport seats with no module. Two modules if equipped.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
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🌧️ Wiper Blades
2016
26″
Driver side
26″
Passenger side
Attachmenthook
📝 991.1 generation GT3. Both blades same length typical for this generation.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE · 19V533000
2019-07-17
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Consequence: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 17V134000
2017-03-02
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
Wiper blades
991.1 generation GT3. Both blades same length typical for this generation.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 4.0L H6 and can vary by trim.
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