Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 - User manual

InstallationandConversionInstructions 911(992)
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PORSCHE Dashcam 911
Information: Retrofitting
Information
Figure1
ModelYear: As of 2019
Note: ThePorschefrontcamera(dashcam
 Figure1)isaffixedtotheLEFTof the interior mirror(viewed in
directionoftravel)on the windshield and is connected to the vehicle electrical system.
It is ideal for making video recordings of driving situations and while parking. It can be configured and
operatedusinga relatedapp on your smartphone.
Recordedvideosarestoredon thesuppliedSDcardand previousrecordingsareoverwritten.
Ifthedashcamdetectsashake/vibrationoriftheradarsensoris triggered,therecordedvideoisstored
separatelyandnotoverwritten. Recordingscan be downloaded directlyfromtheSD cardor via theapp.
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Information
Important information for customers/customer advisors
• Askcustomers todownload and installthe"Porsche Dashcam App" fromtheAppStore(Appleor
GooglePlay)ontheir device (smartphone/tablet) inadvance.
For vehicle handover:
• Togetherwiththe customer,check whetherafirmwareupdatevia "Porsche Dashcam App" is
necessary. Perform the firmwareupdatetogether if necessary.
• Togetherwiththe customer,choose the"Region/State/Country"byselectingtherelevantflagand
formatthe SD card.
Other information for the customer:
• Thecustomeris responsiblefor choosingtheright "Region/State/Country"!
• Aftercrossinga national border: Updatethe "Region/State/Country"(see alsoconditionsof use for
thistopic)
Parts Info: 9Y0.044.930 PORSCHEfrontcamera(dashcam), set
992.971.859.B 1x Cablering eyelet
 Figure2-13-
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Parts List:
Figure2
——— 1x 3Mprivacy film (front& rearcamera)
 Figure2 -1-
——— 1x Frontcamera
 Figure2-2-
——— 1x MicroSDmemory card(32 GB, plugged into frontcamera)

Figure2 -3-
—— — 1x Frontcameraretainerplate assembly with wireharness
 Figure
2-4-
——— 1x Wireharness assembly with connector (3-pin, wireapprox. 4m
long)
 Figure2 -5-
——— 3x Protectivefoam (∅approx. 29x 74)
 Figure 2 -6-
——— 7x Tie-wrap,145x3.6x1.1
 Figure2-7-
N.907.326.01 4x Socketcontact,4.8 x ∅1.0mm²
 Figure 2 -8-
N.907.327.01 2x Socketcontact,4.8 x∅2.5 mm²(standardpower timer)

Figure 2 -9-
N.906.844.01 3x Socketcontact,2.8 x∅1.0 mm²(junior powertimer)
 Figure2
-10-
999.650.136.22 4x Socketcontact,5.0 x ∅1.0mm²
 Figure 2 -11-
N.017.506.5 2x Cablering eyelet, A6
 Figure2-12-
N.102.615.01 2x Blade-typefuse, 5 amp (mini)
 Figure2-14-
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N.017.131.16 2x Blade-typefuse, 5 amp  Figure2-15-
——— 1x PORSCHEdashcam operatinginstructions
 Figure2-16-
Repair kits: ONLY orderwhen replacingthe windshield/rearwindow:
9Y0.044.931 1x "Adhesivepad"repairkit, includes:
——— 1x Adhesivepadonfrontcameraretainerplate(grey)
——— 1x Adhesivepadforrearcamera(grey)
——— 1x 3Mprivacy film (front& rearcamera)
 Figure 2 -1-
ONLY order if frontcamera"wiringharness"is damaged:
9Y0.044.931 1x "Adhesivepad"repair kit
9Y0.044.932 1x Wiringharnessrepairkit, includes:
—— — 1x Frontcameraretainerplate assembly with wireharness
(WITHOUTadhesivepads,similarto
 Figure2-3-)
——— 1x Wireharness assembly with connector (3-pin, wireapprox. 4m
long)
 Figure 2 -4-
——— 3x Protectivefoam (∅approx. 29x 74)
 Figure 2 -5-
——— 7x Tie-wrap,145x3.6x1.1
 Figure2-6-
——— 1x Bagwithsocketcontacts, cableringeyeletsandfuses
 Figure
2-7 to 14-
Technical
details: • Video recording in Quad High Definition (QHD) • Lenswithpolarizationfilter to reducereflectionsandimprovecolorsand contrasts
• Audio recording (can be deactivated)
• Globalpositioningsystem(GPS)sensor
• Vibration sensor
• Radarsensorfor video recording when an object is approachingthevehicle
• Bracketforthe windshield forfixedmountingon thevehicle
Materials: ——— 1x Auxiliaryline(TekalanorTeflonhose) approx. 1,500mm long
——— 1x Wrapping/insulatingtape (commerciallyavailable)
——— 1x Cleaningcloth(commerciallyavailable)
——— 1x Isopropanol(commerciallyavailable)
Tools: 9900-PIWISTester3
Tablet, smartphoneor PC with Internetaccess
Markingpencil/chalk
Flashlight
Plasticsqueegee
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Installing: 1 Preparatory work
1.1 Cleaninsideand outside of the windshield.
1.2 Connectbattery charger.
 WorkshopManual'Chargebattery/vehicleelectricalsystem'.
1.3 Exposefrontroof/(interior)rear-viewmirrorarea
1.3.1 Remove cover forinteriormirror.
 WorkshopManual'Removing andinstalling
interiorrear-viewmirror'
1.3.2 Remove sun visor(leftand right).
 WorkshopManual'Removing andinstallingsun
visor'
1.4 ExposeA-pillar(right and left) and dashboardarea.
1.4.1 Remove A-pillar(right).
 WorkshopManual 'Removing and installingA-pillartrim
panel(upper part)'
1.4.2 Remove dashboardtrimpanel(leftand right).
 WorkshopManual'Removingand
installingdashboardtrim panel'
1.4.3 Remove lowercoverdashboard(left and right).
 WorkshopManual'Removing
andinstallingcoverfordashboard'
2 InstallPORSCHE frontcamera(dashcam) inthevehicle
Overviewof installationposition
 Figure6
Figure6
1–Interiormirror
2– Installationposition ofPORSCHE frontcamera(dashcam)
3– Electricwireharness
4– Fusebox on dashboard(at the left)
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2.1 Positionfrontcamera(dashcam) to theLEFT of the interior mirroronthewindshieldin the
directionoftravel
Figure 7
2.1.1 Installretainerplatewithwire
harnessonthe base ofthefront
camerauntilthe lockingmechanism
engages(
 Figure 7).
1– Retainerplatewith wire
harness
2– Frontcamerabase
Illustrationmay be different,
checkdimensions
2.1.2 Tracetheoutline of theinterior
mirror(
 Illustrationmay be
different,check dimensions -1-)on
theoutside of thewindshieldusing
amarkingpencil/chalk.
1– Outlineof interiormirror
2– Outlineof frontcamera
base
3–Interiormirror
4– Frontcamera
X– approx. 250mm
Z– approx. 55mm
2.1.3 Copydimensions XandZon the
windshield.
DimensionX= distancefromlower
edgeof outline offrontcamera
baseto edge of roof: Length 250
mm +/-5 mm
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DimensionZ = distancefrominneredge of outlineof frontcamera base to inner
edgeofoutline of interiormirror: Length 55 mm +/-3 mm
Information
Observethefollowingpoints during positioning/alignment:
• Sufficientdistancebetweenfrontcamera and interior mirrorbase: at least 5
mm/0.2in!
• Getanother person standingin frontofthevehicle to check andconfirmthe
horizontalalignment ofthecamerawiththe PORSCHE logo!
2.1.4 Positionfrontcamera with retainerplateinthevehicle at themarking on the wind-
shield.
2.1.5 Getanotherpersontotrace and shadein the outlineof the retainer plate on the
outsideofthe windshieldusingamarkingpencil/chalk.
2.1.6 Clean the inside of the windshield in the bonding area for the retainer plate (shaded
area)toremoveanydustandgrease.
2.2 Installfrontcamera(dashcam)onthe windshield
NOTICE
Adhesive films not prepared/installed correctly
•Damagetoadhesivefilms
• Inadequate adhesion of adhesive films
Carefully clean the areas on which you intend to stick the film to ensure that all traces
of oil, grease and silicone are completely removed.
Do not touch the bonding surfaces.
Object (adhesive film, vehicle, etc.) and ambient temperature: Minimum temperature
15°C / 59°F.
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2.2.1 Pull3Mprivacyfilmoffthebacking
sheet(
 Figure9).
1– 3M privacy film
2– Marked bondingsurface
3–Interiormirrorbase
2.2.2 Position 3M privacy film on the
markedbondingsurfaceon the
windshield(
 Figure 9) and stick it
on.
2.2.3 Carefullyaffix3Mprivacyfilmusing
aplasticsqueegee, startingfrom
the center andmoving towardsthe
edge.
Figure 10
2.2.4 Pullprotective film offthefront
camera retainerplate (
 Figure
10-top-).
1– Protectivefilm
2– Frontcamera
3– 3M privacy film
4–Interiormirror
Information
Observethefollowingpointsduring
positioning/alignment:
• Sufficientdistancebetween
frontcameraandinterior
mirrorbase: atleast 5 mm/
0.2in!
• Getanotherperson standing
infrontof the vehicletocheck
andconfirmthe horizontal alignmentofthecamerawiththe PORSCHE logo!
Alignfrontcamera with retainerplatesymmetricallywith respectto the3Mprivacy
film(
 Figure 10 -bottom-).
2.2.5 Press front camera with retainer plate firmly onto the 3M privacy film on the
windshield
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Figure 11
1–Interiormirror
2– InstallationpositionofPORSCHE frontcamera(dashcam)
3– Electricwireharness
4– Fusebox on dashboard(at the left)
5–Groundpin
Linerouting(
 Figure 11):
•Frontcamera→headliner/roofconsole →alongwindshieldframe→rightA-pillar(top) →
alongA-pillar →fuse carrierondashboard,right→overcenter tunneltofusebox and left
groundpin.
3.1 Routingwireharness
Figure 12
3.1.1 Onthe connector side,pushone
protective foam rollontothewire
harnessforthe frontcamera
retainerplate and the (3-wire)wire
harness.
1– Protectivefoamroll
2– Wireharness on front
cameraretainerplate
3– Wireharness (3-wire)
4– Connectionfor wire
harnesson retainerplate
3.1.2 Connectplug connection(3-pin)(

Figure 12 -Arrows-).
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3.1.3 Guidewireharnessforfrontcamera (dashcam)verticallywithrespectto the
headliner/roof console.
Figure 13
3.1.4 Pushprotectivefoam rolloverthe
(3-pin)plugconnection.
1– Wireharness for front
camera(dashcam)
2–Tie-wrap
3– Protectivefoamroll
Secure(3-pin)plugconnection
andconnectionfor frontcamera
wiringharnessto existing
components/lines under the
headlinerintheroofconsole area
withtie-wraps
 Figure 13 -2-.
Protectivefoam rollmustalsobewrappedaroundthe connection
 Figure 12 -4-.
 Figure 12 -4- mustbe installed behindtheconnection.
Figure 14
3.1.5 Route the restof the wireharness
 Figure 14 -1-totheleftfusebox
 Figure 14 -2- as follows,shorten
the wiring harness asrequiredand
then attach thecontacts.
1– Wireharness for front
camera(dashcam)
2– Fusecarrierondashboard
(left)
• Roofconsole →under
headlineralong windshield
frame→rightA-pillar(top) →
alongA-pillar →over center
tunnel→fuse carrier on
dashboard(left
 Figure 14
-2-)→BK0.5²line →ground
pin
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Function/line: Connection point - LHD
vehicle
Ground
Terminal31= BK; 0.5² Cable ringeyelet (992.971.859.B)on left
ground pinnext to fuse
boxunder carpet
Ignitionpositive
Terminal15= GN;0.5² Socket contact N 906.844.01 on fus-
eholder, Yellow C,fuseF5
OnGT vehicle with lap trigger, one double
connectoron bk/wt0.35 mm2 line.
5A fuse, small
Permanentpositive
Terminal30= RD; 0.5² Socket contactN 906.844.01 on fuse
holder,Black A,fuse F8
5A fuse, small
Figure 15
3.2.1 Removefuseholder and open
rows A and C.
 WorkshopManual
'Looseningand securing fuseboxin
front leftfootwell'
1– FuserowA, Blackfor
terminal15
2– FuserowB, Black for
terminal30
3– Fusecarrierondashboard
(left)
3.2.2 Connectpower supplyasshown in
thetable.
3.2.3 Closefuse holders in rowA and
Cand install intothefuse carrier.
Installfuse carrier.
 Workshop
Manual'Loosening and securing
fusebox in frontleftfootwell'
3.2.4 Protectfrontcamera powersupplybyinserting new small 5A fuses into slots F5
andF8.
Fuse: Required value 5 A
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3.2 Connectelectricwireharness

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Figure 16
3.2.5 Routeline
 Figure 16 -1- BK;0.5²
(terminal31) to thegroundpinand
installto thegroundpinusingcable
ringeyelet(
 Figure 16 -2-).
3.2.6 Installfuse holder.
 Workshop
Manual'Loosening and securing
fusebox in frontleftfootwell'
3.3 Secureroutedwireharness to existing
lines/componentsin the vehicle with
tie-wrapswithouttensilestressandsothat no
chafingoccurs.
Secureextra length of lineifnecessary.
Filedown the areaaroundtheline output
4 Concludingwork
4.1 Filedown mirrorcover usingaroundfile.
Manufactureacableguide
 Filedown the
areaaroundtheline output-1-.
4.2 Installcover for interior mirror.
 Workshop
Manual'Removing andinstallinginterior
rear-view mirror'
4.3 Installsun visors.
 WorkshopManual
'Removing and installing sun visor'
4.4 InstallA-pillar (right).
 WorkshopManual
'Removing and installingA-pillar trim panel
(upperpart)'
4.5 Installfusebox cover(leftandright).
 WorkshopManual'Removing andinstallingfront
side-sectiontrim panel'
4.6 Installlowerdashboardcover.
 WorkshopManual'Removing andinstalling dashboardtrim
panel'
4.7 Installdashboardtrim panel (leftandright).
 WorkshopManual'Removing andinstalling
dashboardtrim panel'
4.8 Cleaninsideand outside of the windshield.
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Figure 18
5.1 Preparatorywork
1–PORSCHEfrontcamera
2–MicroSDmemorycard(32GB)
3–Retainerplate
4– Powerbutton
5– WiFi statusLED display
6– PRESS (releasebutton)
5.1.1 Remove microSD memory card(32
GB,
 Figure 18 -2-)fromcardslot
forfrontcamera.
5.1.2 Withtheignitionswitched on, push
thefrontcamera(dashcam
 Figure 18 -1-) intotheretainerplateonthewind-
shield (
 Figure 18 -3-)
5.1.3 Pressthepower button(
 Figure 18 -4-) for 10 secondsuntilyou hear thesecond
doublebeepingsound.
5.1.4 Thefrontcamera (dashcam) startsin Dealermode: WiFi LED (
 Figure 18 -5-)
lightsup "yellow".
5.2 Connectthe frontcamera(dashcam) tothedevice(tablet,smartphoneor PC)
Information
The"Dealermode" network IDnameendswith a "D". A passwordis NOT required!
Thelanguage settingcanbe changed by followingthe menu promptsafteropening
thefirst page.
5.2.1 Searchavailablenetworks for Dealer mode WiFi.
5.2.2 OpenDealermodeonthe device (tablet,smartphone or PC) usinganybrowser.
To do this, enter "192.168.1.1/diagnostics" in thebrowser'saddressline.
5.2.3 Displaysin"Dealermode"main menu:
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Coding: 5 Codethe PORSCHE frontcamera (dashcam) inDealermode

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Options:
1–Browser'saddressline
2– "Options"menu item
Figure 20
Diagnostics:
1–Browser'saddressline
2– "Diagnostics"menu item
5.3 Basicsettings for frontcamera (dashcam) in
the"Options"menuitem
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5.3.1 Changethe defaultlanguage
"English"to the desiredlanguage:
1– Defaultlanguage"English"
2–German
Forexample: German
• Upto 19 different languages
canbeselected.
Information
Itis ONLY possible toselectthe country forthePORSCHE frontcamera(dashcam)
startingwiththe serialnumber"PDF2102*****"!
Forcameras with serial numbers "PDF2101*****",thecountrycan be selected
directlyvia theapp onthe customer'sdevice(smartphone/tablet).
Figure 22
5.3.2 Selectthecountry.
1– Serialnumber of front
camera(dashcam)
2– Country
3–GreatBritain
• Upto 48 countriesare
currentlyavailablefor
selection.
• TheCountryselectionscreen
includes,forexample: Units
ofmeasurement,frequencies
andalsolegal regulationsof
therespectivecountry.
•911: ChooseRegion/State/Countryby selectingtheappropriateflag.
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5.3.3 Select therequiredcamera
channel.
1– Channel
2–Front+Rear
•TEQUIPMENT:"Front Only"
(front camera)ispreset.
Information
Checkwhichvehicleelectricalsystem batteryisinstalledinthe vehicle ifnecessary
byenteringthe vehicle identificationnumber (VIN)inthePorsche Central Service
System(PCSS).
Background: The frontcamera shutsdownifthe correctbatteryvoltage
(switch-offthreshold)is notreachedoveraperiodof5 minutes.
• Switch-offthresholdforlead-acidbattery (PbAcid)= 11 V
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• Switch-offthresholdforlithium-ionbattery (LiFePO)=13 V

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Figure 24
5.3.4 Selecting thebattery type
1–Battery
2–PbAcid
• Selectthe vehicle electrical
systembattery installed in the
vehicle.
•911: Lead-acidbattery
(PbAcid)orLiFePo,please
checkequipment
Figure 25
5.3.5 SelectingParkmode
1–Parkmode
2–Off
• Dependingontheapprovalfor
therespectivevehicle.
•911: Select "On"ifLiFePo
battery is installed,otherwise
selectOff.
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5.3.6 Selectingthe time limit
1– Timelimituntil radar/video
isswitchedoff
2–1hour
• Turn off radar/videomoni-
toringinParkmode(battery
management). Afterthe
selectedtimelimit,fast
activationof the monitoring
systemONLYoccurs if the
vehicleshakes/vibrates!
•911 with LiFePo battery: 
Skip. Leavethedefaultsetting,
otherwiseOff
5.4 CancelDealer mode(WiFiLED is still yellow)
5.4.1 Closethe browserandswitch off
ignition.
5.4.2 Pullthe frontcamera (dashcam) off the retainerplateby pressing"PRESS" (release
button).
5.4.3 Insert microSD memory card(32 GB) inthefrontcamera(dashcam).
5.4.4 Installthe frontcamera(dashcam) intheretainerplate.
5.5 Thesettings configuredunderStep 5.3 aresetwhen theignitionisswitchedon again.
5.6 Formatthe microSD memory card(32GB)
5.6.1 Switchon ignition.
5.6.2 Pressthepowerbutton quickly 6timesina rowwithin 3 seconds.
Announcements via frontcamera speaker: "Formatting..."and"Formatting
complete."
Diagnostics: 6 Perform diagnostics on frontcamera(dashcam) – ONLY ifnecessary!
Informationcanbedisplayed,functiontestscanberun andresultscan be storedin the "Diagnostics"
menuitem.
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Figure 27
6.1 Informationaboutthemodelname,hardware
andsoftware version, radarand more.
1–Modelname
2–Hardwareversion
3– Softwareversion
Figure 28
6.2 Displayof liveimagesfromfrontcamera,
connectionstatus,memory cardstatus,GPS
andradarstatus andmore.
1– Frontcameralive image
2– Rearcamerastatus(ifinstalled)
3–MicroSDmemorycardcontents
4–GPSstatus
5– GPScoordinates
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6.3 Displayof radar status,possibletestsfor LED
lights,loudspeaker andmicrophone
1– Radarstatus
2–LEDLightstest
3– Loudspeakertest
4–Microphonetest
6.4 Thefault report canbestoredon themicro
SDmemorycard(32 GB). To do this,use
microSDmemory cardin Dealer mode and
select"Diagnostics" menu item in the front
camera.
Installing: 7 Concludingwork
7.1 Readout the faultmemories ofallsystems,
workthroughany existing faultsand erase
thefaultmemories.
 Workshop Manual
'0X03IN Diagnostic maintenance: diagnostic
systemand maintenance inter…'
7.2 Disconnectthe battery charger.
 WorkshopManual'2X00IN Workinstructionsafter
disconnectingthe battery'.
7.3 Vehicle handover to customer
Information
Pleasepass allthis informationonto the customer.
Alsogive the customer the PORSCHEdashcamoperatinginstructions.
Alsogive the first3pagesof these Installationand ConversionInstructionsto thecustomer.
7.3.1 Downloadtheapp from theApp Storeto thecustomer'sdevice
(smartphone/tablet).
7.3.2 SelectandsetRegion/State/Country(flag)intheapp onthecustomer's
smartphone/tablet.
7.3.3 Getthe customertoperform a firmwareupdate via theappifStep 5.3.2 (country
selection)could not be performed.
7.3.4 FormatmicroSDmemory card(32 GB).
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