Need to reflash 996 Tune

[hotdawwgman]

Hello everyone. I am about to jump into doing the 987 Airbox swap and I will be pairing it with a 987 MAF Sensor, 997 Throttle Body, and the 997 T-Plenum. I will also be doing the secondary CAT Delete during this time. I understand that I will need a 996 tune. My question/misunderstanding is, I have a 2002 Boxster S. Do I get a 996 Tune from a 2002 996? And I was told I need a VIN number so the Independant Mechanic can flash the tune. Do I just find a 2002 996 VIN and we just get the access codes from Porsche? It’s a bit confusing.

[NewArt]

The 996 changed its motronics to 7.8 in 2002 (2003 for the Boxster).

[hotdawwgman]

Originally Posted by NewArt

The 996 changed its motronics to 7.8 in 2002 (2003 for the Boxster).

So basically a 2001 Tune shall work on my 2002, right?

[maytag]

I have a PST2 for sale, if you;d like to do the flash yourself.
I [i]might[i/] also have the rest of what you'll need for your planned mod, as well.

See this thread:
Maytag's Modified '03 S for Sale

[Paul]

Originally Posted by hotdawwgman

Hello everyone. I am about to jump into doing the 987 Airbox swap and I will be pairing it with a 987 MAF Sensor, 997 Throttle Body, and the 997 T-Plenum. I will also be doing the secondary CAT Delete during this time. I understand that I will need a 996 tune. My question/misunderstanding is, I have a 2002 Boxster S. Do I get a 996 Tune from a 2002 996? And I was told I need a VIN number so the Independant Mechanic can flash the tune. Do I just find a 2002 996 VIN and we just get the access codes from Porsche? It’s a bit confusing.

You need the VIN number of the car that the DME came from so you can obtain the DME's password from Porsche's IPAS system (dealer will give you this if you are the owner). The PST-2 will allow you to load the 996 code, I would use the ROW version.

[hotdawwgman]

Originally Posted by Paul

You need the VIN number of the car that the DME came from so you can obtain the DME's password from Porsche's IPAS system (dealer will give you this if you are the owner). The PST-2 will allow you to load the 996 code, I would use the ROW version.

Great to know. I am thinking I could use a 2001 996 VIN, since they are the same DME. Just need the tune and want the ROW tune.

[BrokenLinkage]

For the record, the dealer in Birmingham AL flat refused to share the DME programming codes for my car. In fact the service manager was rather an ass about it. They lost a lot of my business over this issue.
So you might want to make sure your local dealer is on board with this, or find one that is.

BTW- Is there a more friendly dealer that anyone knows of in the southeastern US, or one that might be willing to provide IPAS DME programming codes by phone or email after sufficient verification of ownership?

[Paul]

Originally Posted by hotdawwgman

Great to know. I am thinking I could use a 2001 996 VIN, since they are the same DME. Just need the tune and want the ROW tune.

If you are going to use your existing DME, you need your VIN. Each DME has a password that is listed by VIN on the IPAS system.

A 986 VIN does not keep one from loading a 996 flash. The PST-2 or PIWIS has all available factory flashes for all Porsches worldwide for the model years that each cover.

[hotdawwgman]

Originally Posted by Paul

If you are going to use your existing DME, you need your VIN. Each DME has a password that is listed by VIN on the IPAS system.

A 986 VIN does not keep one from loading a 996 flash. The PST-2 or PIWIS has all available factory flashes for all Porsches worldwide for the model years that each cover.

Perfect! Thank you so much!!!! This helps me tremendously! I have a local Porsche Independent shop who is willing to assist with the reflash for free. He wants to know more as he is a retailer for IPD. When I shared with him what I was doing, he gave me the 997 Throttle Body and the T-Plenum in support of learning more. Once I get the 987 airbox and MAF installed, I will circle back with the results.