2001 996 C4 Tiptronic Adaptive Reset, Etc.

[Capt Ron]

2001 996 C4 Cabriolet w/Tiptronic

 

Short version:  My transmission has been rebuilt professionally including the pump, torque converter, and valve body and also has a new input shaft sensor.  Nobody rebuilds these in my area, and no shops would take it out and wait for it to get back.  So, I've taken it in and out several times and shipped it off.

      

It runs ok at low RPM though all the gears when I first start it.  When it warms up, I feel it starting to slip when the torque converter should be locking up, and it goes into limp mode.  I've checked and rechecked the fluid levels at the proper temperature.

 

I want to reset the adaption values.   I have these tools:

 

1. Enthusiast-level Durametric - No help
2. Autel MaxiCOM MK900B - No help
3. Schwaben by Foxwell Professional Porsche Scan Tool - No Help
4. Cloned version of PIWIS 3 - Can't find the adaption reset if it's there

 

Has ANYONE ever reset their TIP adaptive settings on a 1999-2001 model?  If so, how?

 

Also, I looked for the TCU in front of the rear passenger seat under the carpet, but no luck.  That's where the shop manual says to look,  Where else would it be?

The photos are of the transmission out of the car and going up the ramps into my SUV.  On the plus side, I've gotten quite good a taking it out and putting it back in.

[Loren]

You will likely need a Porsche tool to do that easily.

It is a 5 minute job with the old PST2 or any of the newer PIWIS testers. I am not sure about some of the cloned versions as some have many missing functions.

The most a shop should charge you is one hour.