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2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN R

3.4L H6RWDDCTgasMA1.20
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Dead battery / stuck in Park? Emergency neutral procedure for this Cayman R
Every control module on the 2011-2012 Porsche Cayman R — 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)2.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front trunk, center near steering column
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Electric power steering; steering angle sensor calibration required
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, behind touchscreen display
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Optional equipment; requires coding for vehicle-specific features
Anti-lock Brake System Control Unit (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front trunk, left side near fender
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Integrated with PSM; brake bleeding required after replacement
Instrument Cluster (KOMBI)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind instrument panel
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Mileage programming and VIN coding required; component protection
Sound Package Plus Amplifier (Amplifier)1.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front trunk, right side
🔧 PIWIS II or Durametric
⚠️ Optional Bose or Burmester system; basic coding possible with aftermarket
Door Control Unit (Door Module)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver door, inside door panel
🔧 PIWIS II or Durametric
⚠️ Window and mirror adaptation required
Digital Motor Electronics (DME)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, rear firewall left side
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Immobilizer pairing and VIN coding required; component protection active
Climate Control Unit (CCU)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, behind climate control panel
🔧 PIWIS II or Durametric
⚠️ Basic adaptation possible with aftermarket tools
Airbag Control Unit (ACU)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, below center tunnel
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Crash data must be cleared; component protection active
Gateway Control Unit (Gateway)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, left side near fuse panel
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Central communication hub; all modules may require recoding after replacement
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front trunk, near headlight assemblies
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Optional equipment; headlight aim calibration required
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front trunk, right side
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Optional equipment; requires calibration after replacement
Telephone Control Unit (Phone Module)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, near PCM unit
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Optional equipment; Bluetooth pairing and coding required
Transmission Control Unit (TCU)0.9 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, left side near battery
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ PDK transmission only; requires adaptation and VIN coding
Kessy Control Unit (KESSY)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, left side of steering column
🔧 PIWIS II
⚠️ Key programming and immobilizer synchronization required; security critical
Park Assist Control Unit (ParkAssist)0.8 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear trunk, left side panel
🔧 PIWIS II or Autel
⚠️ Optional equipment; sensor calibration may be needed
Seat Memory Control Unit (Seat Module)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under driver seat
🔧 PIWIS II or Durametric
⚠️ Optional equipment; basic adaptation possible with aftermarket tools
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