Porsche Taycan User manual

InstallationandConversionInstructions Taycan (Y1A)
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PORSCHE Dashcam – Taycan
Information: Retrofitting
Information
Figure1
ModelYear: As of 2020
Note: ThePorschefrontcamera(dashcam
 Figure1)isaffixedtotheLEFT of the interior mirror(viewedin
directionoftravel)onthewindshieldandisconnectedtothevehicleelectricalsystem.
It is ideal for making video recordings of driving situations and while parking. It can be configured and
operatedusingarelatedapponyoursmartphone.
Recordedvideos arestoredonthe supplied SD cardandpreviousrecordingsareoverwritten.
Ifthedashcamdetectsashake/vibrationorif theradarsensoristriggered,the recordedvideois stored
separatelyandnotoverwritten. Recordingscanbedownloadeddirectlyfromthe SD cardorviatheapp.
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Important information for customers/customer advisors
• Askcustomerstodownloadandinstallthe "Porsche Dashcam App" fromthe App Store(Appleor
GooglePlay)ontheirdevice(smartphone/tablet) inadvance.
For vehicle handover:
• Togetherwiththecustomer,checkwhetherafirmwareupdatevia "Porsche Dashcam App" is
necessary. Perform the firmwareupdatetogether if necessary.
• Togetherwiththecustomer,choosethe"Region/State/Country"byselectingtherelevantflagand
formatthe SD card.
Other information for the customer:
• Thecustomerisresponsibleforchoosingtheright "Region/State/Country"!
• Aftercrossinganationalborder: Updatethe"Region/State/Country"(seealsoconditionsof use for
thistopic)
Parts Info: 9Y0.044.930 PORSCHEfrontcamera (dashcam), set
Parts List:
Figure2
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——— 1x 3Mprivacyfilm(front&rearcamera)
 Figure2-1-
——— 1x Frontcamera
 Figure2-2-
——— 1x MicroSDmemory card(32GB,pluggedintofrontcamera)

Figure2-3-
—— — 1x Frontcameraretainerplate assembly with wireharness
 Figure
2-4-
——— 1x Wireharnessassemblywithconnector(3-pin,wireapprox. 4m
long)
 Figure2-5-
——— 3x Protectivefoam(∅approx. 29x74)
 Figure2-6-
——— 7x Tie-wrap,145x3.6x1.1
 Figure2-7-
N.907.326.01 4x Socketcontact,4.8 x ∅1.0mm²
 Figure2-8-
N.907.327.01 2x Socketcontact,4.8x∅2.5 mm² (standardpowertimer)

Figure2-9-
N.906.844.01 3x Socketcontact,2.8x∅1.0 mm² (junior powertimer)
 Figure2
-10-
999.650.136.22 4x Socketcontact,5.0 x ∅1.0mm²
 Figure2-11-
N.017.506.5 2x Cableringeyelet,A6
 Figure2-12-
992.971.859.B 2x Cableringeyelet,M8
 Figure2-13-
N.102.615.01 2x Blade-typefuse,5amp(mini)
 Figure2-14-
N.017.131.16 2x Blade-typefuse,5amp
 Figure2-15-
——— 1x PORSCHEdashcamoperatinginstructions
 Figure2-16-
RepairKits: ONLY orderwhenreplacingthewindshield/rearwindow:
9Y0.044.931 1x "Adhesivepad"repairkit,includes:
——— 1x Adhesivepadonfrontcameraretainerplate (grey)
——— 1x Adhesivepadforrearcamera(grey)
——— 1x 3Mprivacyfilm(front&rearcamera)
 Figure2-1-
ONLY orderiffront camera "wiringharness"isdamaged:
9Y0.044.931 1x "Adhesivepad"repairkit
9Y0.044.932 1x Wiringharnessrepairkit,includes:
—— — 1x Frontcameraretainerplate assembly with wireharness
(WITHOUTadhesivepads,similarto
 Figure2-3-)
——— 1x Wireharnessassemblywithconnector(3-pin,wireapprox. 4m
long)
 Figure2-4-
——— 3x Protectivefoam(∅approx. 29x74)
 Figure2-5-
——— 7x Tie-wrap,145x3.6x1.1
 Figure2-6-
——— 1x Bagwithsocketcontacts,cableringeyeletsandfuses
 Figure
2-7 to 14-
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Technical
Details: • VideorecordinginQuadHighDefinition(QHD) • Lenswithpolarizationfiltertoreducereflectionsandimprovecolorsandcontrasts
• Audio recording(canbedeactivated)
• Globalpositioningsystem(GPS)sensor
• Vibration sensor
• Radarsensorforvideorecordingwhenanobjectisapproachingthevehicle
• Bracketforthewindshieldforfixed mounting on the vehicle
Materials: ——— 1x Auxiliaryline(TekalanorTeflonhose)approx. 1,500mm/59in
long
——— 1x Wrapping/insulatingtape(commerciallyavailable)
——— 1x Cleaningcloth(commerciallyavailable)
——— 1x Isopropanol(commerciallyavailable)
Tools: 9900-PIWISTester3
Tablet,smartphone or PCwithInternetaccess
Markingpencil/chalk
Flashlight
Plasticsqueegee
Installing: 1 Preparatory work
1.1 Cleaninsideandoutsideofthewindshield.
1.2 Exposefrontroofarea
1.2.1 Remove roofconsole.
 WorkshopManual'Removing and installingfrontroof
console'
1.3 ExposeA-pillar(left)anddashboardarea.
1.3.1 Remove A-pillar (left).
 WorkshopManual'RemovingandinstallingA-pillartrim
panel'
1.3.2 Removedashboardtrim panel (attheleft).
 WorkshopManual 'Removing and
installingdashboardtrimpanel'
1.3.3 Loosenleftfusecarrier.
 WorkshopManual'Looseningandsecuringfuse box in
footwell'
2 InstallPORSCHEfront camera(dashcam)inthevehicle
Overviewofinstallationposition
 Figure6
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Figure6
1–Interiormirror
2– InstallationpositionofPORSCHEfrontcamera(dashcam)
3– Electricwireharness
4– Fuseboxondashboard(attheleft)
5–Groundpin
2.1 Positionfrontcamera (dashcam) totheLEFToftheinteriormirror on the windshieldin
directionoftravel
Figure7
2.1.1 Installretainerplate withwire
harnessonthebaseofthefront
camerauntilthelockingmechanism
engages(
 Figure7).
1– Retainerplatewith wire
harness
2– Frontcamerabase
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Illustrationmaybedifferent,
checkdimensions
2.1.2 Tracetheoutlineoftheinterior
mirror(
 Illustrationmaybe
different,checkdimensions-1-)on
theoutsideofthewindshieldusing
amarkingpencil/chalk.
1– Outlineofinteriormirror
2– Outlineoffront camera
base
3–Interiormirror
4– Frontcamera
X– approx. 210mm/8.27in
Z– approx. 100mm/3.94in
2.1.3 CopydimensionsXandZ on the
windshield.
DimensionX = distancefrom lower
edgeofoutlineoffront camera
basetoedgeofroof: Length 210
mm +/-5 mm
DimensionZ=distancefrom inner edgeofoutlineoffront camera base to inner
edgeofoutlineofinteriormirror: Length 100 mm +/-3 mm
Information
Observethefollowingpointsduringpositioning/alignment:
• Sufficientdistancebetweenfrontcameraandinteriormirrorbase: atleast5
mm/0.2in!
• Getanotherpersonstandinginfrontofthe vehicle tocheckandconfirmthe
horizontalalignmentofthe camerawiththePORSCHElogo!
2.1.4 Positionfrontcamerawithretainerplateinthevehicle atthemarkingon the wind-
shield.
2.1.5 Getanotherpersontotrace andshadeintheoutlineoftheretainerplateonthe
outsideofthewindshieldusinga marking pencil/chalk.
2.1.6 Clean the inside of the windshield in the bonding area for the retainer plate (shaded
area)to removeanydustandgrease.
2.2 Installfrontcamera(dashcam)onthewindshield
NOTICE
Adhesive films not prepared/installed correctly
•Damagetoadhesivefilms
• Inadequate adhesion of adhesive films
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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.
Figure9
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(
 Figure9)andstickit
on.
2.2.3 Carefullyaffix3Mprivacyfilmusing
aplasticsqueegee, startingfrom
the center andmoving towardsthe
edge.
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Figure10
2.2.4 Pullprotectivefilmoffthe front
camera retainerplate(
 Figure
10-top-).
1– Protectivefilm
2– Frontcamera
3– 3M privacy film
4–Interiormirror
Information
Observethefollowingpointsduring
positioning/alignment:
• Sufficientdistancebetween
frontcameraandinterior
mirrorbase: atleast5mm/
0.2in!
• Getanotherpersonstanding
infrontofthevehicleto check
andconfirmthehorizontalalignmentofthe camerawiththePORSCHElogo!
Alignfrontcamerawithretainerplatesymmetricallywith respecttothe3Mprivacy
film(
 Figure10-bottom-).
2.2.5 Pressfrontcamerawithretainerplatefirmlyontothe3Mprivacyfilm on the wind-
shield.
3 Routeandconnectelectricwire harness
Figure11
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2– InstallationpositionofPORSCHEfrontcamera(dashcam)
3– Electricwireharness
4– Fuseboxondashboard(attheleft)
5–Groundpin
Linerouting(
 Figure11):
•Frontcamera→headliner/roofconsole→alongwindshieldframe→leftA-pillar(top) →along
A-pillar→fusecarrierondashboardattheleft→leftgroundpin.
3.1 Routingwireharness
Figure12
3.1.1 Ontheconnectorside,push one
protectivefoamrollontothe wire
harnessforthefrontcamera
retainerplateandthe(3-wire)wire
harness.
1– Protectivefoam roll
2– Wireharnessonfront
cameraretainerplate
3– Wireharness(3-wire)
4– Connectionforwire
harnessonretainerplate
3.1.2 Connectplugconnection(3-pin)(

Figure12-Arrows-).
3.1.3 Guidewireharnessforfrontcamera(dashcam)verticallywithrespectto the
headliner/roofconsole.
Figure13
3.1.4 Pushprotectivefoamrolloverthe
(3-pin)plugconnection.
Secure(3-pin) plug connection
andconnectionforfront camera
wiringharnessto existing
components/lines under the
headlinerintheroofconsolearea
withtie-wraps(
 Figure13-1-).
Installevenlyspaced foamrolls
undertherooflining.
 Figure13
-2-
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Figure14
3.1.5 Route the restofthe wireharness
 Figure14-1- totheleftfuse box
 Figure14-2- asfollows;shorten
the wiring harness asrequiredand
attach contacts.
1– Wireharnessforfront
camera(dashcam)
2– Fusecarrierondashboard
(left)
• Roofconsole→under
headlineralongwindshield
frame→leftA-pillar(top)→
alongA-pillar→fusecarrieron
dashboard(left
 Figure14
-2-)→BK0.5²line→ground
pin
3.2 Connectelectricwireharness
Function/line: Connection point - LHD
vehicle
Ground
Terminal31=BK;0.5² Cablering eyelet (N.017.506.5)onleft
groundpinnexttofuse
boxunder carpet
Ignitionpositive
Terminal15=GN;0.5² Socketcontact N.907.326.01 in fuse
holder, White fuse latch D, fuse 2
5 amp fuse, small
Permanentpositive
Terminal30=RD;0.5² Socket contact N.907.326.01 in fuse holder,
BrownfuselatchB,fuse 8
5 amp fuse, small
3.2.1 Removefuseholderandopen rowsDandB.  WorkshopManual 'Looseningand
securingfuseboxinfootwell'
3.2.2 Connectpowersupplyas shown inthetable.
3.2.3 Protectfront camera power supply by insertingnew small 5 amp fuses inslots2
and8.
Fuse: Required value 5 A
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Figure15
3.2.4 Loosenfusecarrier
 Figure15
-1- androutelineBK; 0.5² (terminal
31)totheground pin
 Figure15
-2- andinstallon the groundpin
using a cable ring eyelet.
3.3 Secureroutedwireharnesstoexisting
lines/componentsinthevehiclewith
tie-wrapswithouttensile stressand so thatno
chafingoccurs.
4 Concludingwork
4.1 Installleftfusecarrier.
 Workshop Manual
'Looseningandsecuringfusebox in footwell'
4.2 Installdashboardtrimpanel(attheleft).

WorkshopManual'Removingandinstalling
dashboardtrimpanel'
4.3 InstallA-pillar(left).
 WorkshopManual
'Removing and installingA-pillartrimpanel'
4.4 Installroofconsole.
 WorkshopManual'Removing and installingfrontroofconsole'
4.5 Cleaninsideandoutsideofthewindshield.
Coding: 5 CodethePORSCHEfrontcamera (dashcam) inDealermode
Figure16
5.1 Preparatorywork
1–PORSCHEfrontcamera
2–MicroSDmemorycard(32GB)
3–Retainerplate
4– Powerbutton
5– WiFi statusLED display
6– PRESS (releasebutton)
5.1.1 Remove microSDmemorycard(32
GB,
 Figure16-2-)fromcardslot
forfrontcamera.
5.1.2 Withtheignitionswitchedon,push
thefrontcamera(dashcam
 Figure16-1-)intothe retainerplateonthewind-
shield (
 Figure16-3-)
5.1.3 Pressthepower button(
 Figure16-4-)for10secondsuntilyouhearthesecond
doublebeepingsound.
5.1.4 Thefront camera(dashcam)starts in Dealer mode: WiFiLED(
 Figure16-5-)
lightsup"yellow".
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5.2 Connectthefront camera (dashcam)tothedevice(tablet,smartphoneorPC)
Information
The"Dealermode" networkIDnameendswitha"D". ApasswordisNOT required!
Thelanguagesettingcan be changed byfollowingthemenupromptsafteropening
thefirst page.
5.2.1 Searchavailable networks for Dealer mode WiFi.
5.2.2 OpenDealermodeonthedevice(tablet,smartphone orPC)usinganybrowser.
To do this, enter "192.168.1.1/diagnostics"inthebrowser's addressline.
5.2.3 Displaysin"Dealermode"main menu:
Figure17
Options:
1–Browser'saddressline
2– "Options"menuitem
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Figure18
Diagnostics:
1–Browser'saddressline
2– "Diagnostics"menu item
5.3 Basicsettingsforfrontcamera(dashcam)in
the"Options"menuitem
Figure19
5.3.1 Changethedefaultlanguage
"English"tothedesiredlanguage:
1– Defaultlanguage"English"
2–German
Forexample: German
• Upto19differentlanguages
canbeselected.
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ItisONLY possible toselectthecountryforthePORSCHE frontcamera(dashcam)
startingwiththeserialnumber "PDF2102*****"!
Forcameraswithserialnumbers"PDF2101*****",thecountry can be selected
directlyviatheapponthecustomer'sdevice(smartphone/tablet).
Figure20
5.3.2 Selectthecountry.
1– Serialnumberoffront
camera(dashcam)
2– Country
3–GreatBritain
• Upto48countriesare
currentlyavailablefor
selection.
• TheCountryselectionscreen
includes,forexample: Units
ofmeasurement,frequencies
andalsolegalregulationsof
therespectivecountry.
•Taycan: Choose Region/State/Country byselectingtheappropriate flag.
Figure21
5.3.3 Selecttherequiredcamera
channel.
1– Channel
2–Front+Rear
•TEQUIPMENT:"FrontOnly"
(frontcamera)is preset.
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Information
Checkwhichvehicleelectricalsystembatteryisinstalledinthevehicleifnecessary
byenteringthevehicleidentificationnumber(VIN)inthe Porsche CentralService
System(PCSS).
Background: Thefront camerashutsdownifthecorrectbatteryvoltage
(switch-offthreshold)isnotreached overaperiodof5minutes.
• Switch-offthresholdfor lead-acid battery (PbAcid) = 11 V
• Switch-offthresholdforlithium-ionbattery(LiFePO)= 13 V
Figure22
5.3.4 Selectthebatterytype
1–Battery
2–PbAcid
• Selectthevehicleelectrical
systembatteryinstalledinthe
vehicle.
•Taycan: LiFePo
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Figure23
5.3.5 SelectParkmode
1–Parkmode
2–Off
• Dependingontheapprovalfor
therespectivevehicle.
•Taycan: Off.
Figure24
5.3.6 Selectthetime limit
1– Timelimituntilradar/video
isswitchedoff
2–1hour
• Turnoffradar/video moni-
toringin Parkmode(battery
management). Afterthe
selectedtimelimit,fast
activationofthemonitoring
systemONLYoccursifthe
vehicleshakes/vibrates!
•Taycan: Off
5.4 CancelDealermode(WiFiLED is stillyellow)
5.4.1 Closethebrowserand switchoff
ignition.
5.4.2 Pullthefrontcamera(dashcam)off
theretainerplatebypressing"PRESS" (releasebutton).
5.4.3 Insert microSDmemorycard(32GB)inthe frontcamera(dashcam).
5.4.4 Installthefront camera(dashcam)intheretainerplate.
5.5 Thesettingsconfigured under Step 5.3areset when the ignitionisswitchedon again.
5.6 FormatthemicroSDmemorycard(32GB)
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5.6.1 Switchonignition.
5.6.2 Pressthe power button quickly6timesinarowwithin3seconds.
Announcements via frontcameraspeaker: "Formatting..."and"Formatting
complete."
Diagnostics: 6 Perform diagnostics on frontcamera (dashcam) –ONLY if necessary!
Informationcanbedisplayed,functiontestscanberun andresultscanbestoredinthe"Diagnostics"
menuitem.
Figure25
6.1 Informationaboutthe model name, hardware
andsoftwareversion,radarandmore.
1–Modelname
2–Hardwareversion
3– Softwareversion
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6.2 Displayofliveimages fromfrontcamera,
connectionstatus,memorycard status,GPS
andradarstatusandmore.
1– Frontcamera live image
2– Rearcamerastatus(ifinstalled)
3–MicroSDmemorycardcontents
4–GPSstatus
5– GPScoordinates
Figure27
6.3 Displayofradarstatus,possibletests for LED
lights,loudspeakerandmicrophone
1– Radarstatus
2–LEDLightstest
3– Loudspeakertest
4–Microphonetest
6.4 Thefaultreport canbestoredonthemicro
SDmemorycard(32 GB).Todothis,use
microSDmemory cardinDealermodeand
select"Diagnostics"menuiteminthefront
camera.
Installing: 7 Concludingwork
7.1 Readoutthefaultmemoriesofallsystems,
workthroughanyexistingfaultsanderase
thefaultmemories.
 Workshop Manual
'0X03IN Diagnostic maintenance: diagnostic
systemandmaintenanceinter…'
7.2 Disconnectthebatterycharger.
 WorkshopManual '2X00IN Workinstructionsafter
disconnectingthebattery'.
7.3 Vehiclehandovertocustomer
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Information
Pleasepassallthis informationontothecustomer.
AlsogivethecustomerthePORSCHEdashcam operatinginstructions.
Alsogivethefirst3 pages of these InstallationandConversionInstructionstothecustomer.
7.3.1 DownloadtheappfromtheAppStoretothecustomer'sdevice
(smartphone/tablet).
7.3.2 Selectandset Region/State/Country(flag)in theapponthecustomer's
smartphone/tablet.
7.3.3 Firmwareupdate by thecustomervia the app.
7.3.4 FormatmicroSDmemorycard(32GB).
91632340: –RetrofittingPORSCHEfrontcamera(dashcam) (1 x)–
Includes: InstallingretainerplateforPORSCHEfrontcamera(dashcam)
onwindshield.
Routingandconnectingelectricwireharness.
CodingPORSCHEfrontcamera(dashcam)inDealermodeand
formattingmicroSDmemorycard.
Readingoutfaultmemoriesandcorrectinganddeletingfaults.
Labortime: 295 TU
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