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Originally Posted by muledog
I am interested in the comment that Porsche didn’t publish any service or repair manuals.
How did they disseminate the necessary information to Porsche dealer technicians? Was it distributed only via CD’s or online? Considering the IT technology from 1997 to 2004, it would seem some printed material would have been available.
I am interested because I am traveling to Germany soon and have a factory tour reserved. My German is decent so am interested in a tech manual both for practical use and as a souvenir.
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When Porsche updated their PIWIS factory diagnostic system in 2003-4, they moved from printed manuals to an entirely online system called TSI. Because the PIWIS system went from a free-standing unit to a 100% networked system (to prevent cloning or theft of their intellectual property) that was lease only, they included the TSI part of the $20,000 (first year) lease cost.
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Last edited by JFP in PA; 03-18-2026 at 06:12 AM.
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