(Solved) Porsche Piwis Tester 2 driver data lost

Some notes for you here to help you deal with Porsche PIWIS PIWIS Tester II driver data is lost or you are told no driver after first-time PIWIS software installation issues.

Solution:

Start your laptop

Go to the Porsche PIWIS menu

Then go to TOOLS->Online update

Click on the enter button in the top right corner

Enter “piwis22018”

Enter “devmgmt.msc”

Porsche PIWIS tester driver data lost issues are solved! You can diagnose or program your Porsche cars then.

Porsche PIWIS Tester II code Cayenne 92A 2011

Here is the detail instruction on how to coding Cayenne 92A year 2011 rear-end electronics by Porsche piwis tester ii.



Step-by-step instruction:


1.Open Porsche PIWIS Tester 2 software, select “Diagnostics” – “Cayenne” – “92A from MY 2011” ,
staring up Porsche PIWIS Tester 2

2.Come to “Control unit selection”, select “Rear-end electronics”

3.Click F12 [Next] at the right corner.

Get message reading “Control unit search has been completed”. Select control unit(s) and select
the required function via the menu.

4.Click “Fault memory” and clear ALL or selected warning-event entries with [F8].

5.Click “Codings adaptations”, select coding mode [Automatic coding]. Press [F12] to continue.

6.Coding has been completed successfully. Press [F12] to continue.

7.Done

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Porsche PIWIS Tester II Diagnostic System

Porsche PIWIS Tester II/Porsche PIWIS Tester 2

Porsche Piwis Tester II is the latest professional diagnostic and programming tester for all Porsche, support read/clear error code, catch data stream, computer programming match, component test, maintenance information consult, components site drawing, wiring diagram.

Latest software: V16.2 (V16.7 will released soon)
Update:

Software update by HDD

Firmware update online free

Languages:
English
Francais
Italiano
Espanol
日本语
中文
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Porsche Piwis Tester 2 Functions:

1. Works with Porsche car models after 2005 year. Equipped with the Panasonic laptop and original software. Porsche Piwis Tester II can help you diagnose and program the most new and old kind of Porsche cars. For example: 911(997)(991), Boxster/Cayman, (987), Cayenne up to MY 2010, Cayenne from MY 2011 and Panamera.

2. Read/clear error code, catch data stream, computer programming match, component test, maintenance information consult, components site drawing, wiring diagram.

3. New Panamera can only be diagnosed by using Porsche Piwis Tester II. Based on current project planning, all earlier vehicle models will gradually be changed over to the new Porsche Piwis Tester II by the end of 2010. Porsche Piwis Tester I must be used for older models in the Porsche workshop until end of 2010.

4. Support for Porsche Piwis Tester I will no longer be available once the earlier diagnostic programs have been transferred to Porsche Piwis Tester II.

5. When Porsche Piwis Tester II is distributed, it will contain one basic piece of software. This is necessary in order to start and configure the tester.

Supported Systems:

ENGINE automotive transmission, air-conditioner, SRS, ABS, ASR, MPL, GM, Original antitheft System,KEYLESS GO system, OBDII system.

Piwis II Vehicle Coverage:

1. 911(997) (991)

2. Boxster/Cayman (987)

3. Cayenne up to MY 2010

4. Cayenne from MY 2011

5. Panamera
6. Supports 2013 year Porsche car models

Panasonic CF30 laptop:

Condition: Second Hand

CPU: L7500 

RAM: 2G  

HDD:320G

Display: 13.3” HD LED 

Guarantee: 3 Months

How to update Porsche PIWIS Tester firmware online

How to tell different Porsche PIWIS Tester in obdii365.com?

Item Number	SP161-C	VX03	SP161	SP161-B	SP161-BS	SP161-W
Item Name	Original AllScanner VCX-Plus Multi Scanner for Porsche Piwis Tester II JLR with CF30 Laptop	VXDIAG MULTI Diagnostic Tool for Porsche Piwis Tester II JLR with CF30 Laptop Support Original Software	Piwis Tester II for Porsche Diagnostic Tool with CF30 Laptop and Latest software PIWIS II	YANHUA Porsche Piwis II without Laptop and software	Porsche Piwis Tester II Software plus CF30 Laptop	WIFI Porsche Piwis Tester II with CF30 laptop
Software Version	PIWIS V16.2; JLR V143	PIWIS V16.2; JLR V143	PIWIS V16.2	N/A	PIWIS V16.2	PIWIS V16.2
Brand	AllScanner	VXDIAG (Chinese Original Hardware; Original Porsche Software)	AllScanner (depends on QC label)	YANHUA	(Original Porsche Software)	AllScanner
Vehicles Coverage	Porsche cars 2005-2015 Jaguar Land Rover cars 2005 up	Porsche cars 2005-2015 Jaguar Land Rover cars 2005 up	Porsche cars 2005-2015	Porsche cars 2005-2015	Porsche cars 2005-2015	Porsche cars 2005-2015
Update	via HDD	VXDIAG Software Update via HDD VXDIAG Hardware Update with Hardware ID Update Authorization	via HDD	N/A	via HDD	via HDD
Language	German, British English, American English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch
Support System	Engine, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, SRS, ABS, ASR, MPL, GM, Original antitheft System, Keyless GO system, OBDII system.
Support Protocol	ISO-9141 K-Line ISO-14230 K-Line ISO-15765 CAN SAE-J1850-VPW (GM Class2) SAE-J1850-PWM (FORD SCP) ISO-11898-2 DWCAN ISO-11898-3 DWFTCAN SAE-J2411 Single Wire CAN (GMLAN) SAE-J2610 SCI (Chrysler) SAE-J1567 CCD BUS (Chrysler) SAE-J2740 GM ALDL SAE-J2809 (HONDA DIAG-H) CAN125/CAN250/CAN500/CAN1000 SAE-J1939 CAN SAE-J1708/J1587 On RS485 CAT DATALINK (Catepillar) ATA DATALINK (Catepillar)
Support Online Programming	NO	NO	NO	N/A	Yes, cost 220usd per time
WiFi Connection	No					Yes
Special Function (Recommendation)	N/A	VXDIAG support add more original software in feature, you only need buy authorization from us. Already released original software authorization has Toyota, Honda, LandRover, Jaguar, and Porsche. Software will release soon including: Volvo, Subaru, Chrysler, GM, Ford, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, GMC, Nissan, Suzuki, VAG, BMW, BENZ, FERRARI and Marerati.	Bluetooth,GPS and Navigation Function are available in case you pay for the authorization fee	N/A	Bluetooth,GPS and Navigation Function are available in case you pay for the authorization fee

Note: If you need online programming, we recommend you buy Yanhua version Porsche Piwis SP161-YH, it supports off-line programming, key programming as well.

And the online programming service cost 220USD per time.
If you need wireless connection, we recommend you buy WIFI version Piwis Tester II SP161-W.

Piwis Tester 2 II VCI Supports Develop Mode:

After Sales Service:

1. 1 year free maintenance

2. Long-term technical support

FAQ:

Piwis Tester II FAQ

Q: Can you offer a best quality tool for making Porsche keys?
A: You can buy Piwis Tester ii, the online program keys function is supported.

Q: What is the requirements of computer system?
A: We sell laptop together with piwis tester ii generally. The software is installed on the laptop by the factory. If you want to change the laptop after some time, you need to buy CF30 or CF31. Only these two laptops are ok.

Q: There is a tab "9300" on the laptop, is the password to start laptop?
A: No, it is not. You can try "piwis-3456" or "piwis-4567".

Q: What is the piwis tester ii (item number: sp161-c) logo after start the software? Just like the original factory logo?
A: Yes, just like the original factory logo.

Q: What is the difference between SP161-C and SP161?
A: The software function are the same. But with different laptop. The version can be the same. This is analized via current phenomenon.

Q: What is the difference between SP161 hardware and SP161-C hardware?
A: The hardware is differenct but they can achieve the same functions. SP161 is the copy version of the original one, while SP161-C is developed via Allscanner.

Q: Porsche Piwis Tester II support Porsche before 2010? Does it support the newer Porsche?
A: It supports Porsche before 2010 year.
The supported year between 2000 year to now, obd2 diagnostic interface
We do not test the older vehicles.

Q: Does Piwis Tester II contain HDD?
A: Yes, the software has been installed on the laptop.

Q: Does Piwis Tester II contain KTS520 software?
A: We do not know if there is KTS520 software in it, we do not test it. It should not be available of kts520. We have KTS520 on our web, you can have a check.

Q: Porsche Piwis Tester II (item number: SP161)
1. The language default is Chinese after I start Piwis Tester ii, so I change it to English, but when I restart it is Chinese again.
2. I would like to have bios password, because after start Piwis tester, sometimes after two long voice it keep at a interface and does not run diags.
I would like to confirm if it is the problem of ram.
A: Please send the ID beside the hard case to us, then connect the laptop with internet, because it needs the factory to do authourization.

Q: Can Piwis Tester ii do offline program and code?
A: No, it only can do online program.

Q: If my laptop is broken, can I reinstall on another computer?
A: You need to change to another CF30 laptop, and the laptop needs to be activated via the factory.

Q: Can Piwis Tester II work alone? No need to connect with internet?
A: If diagnose the vehicles between year 2012, there is no need to connect with internet.

Q: Just some special function needs to connect with the internet?
A: Program function needs to connect with internet, and you should have online account.

Q: What is the password for opening CF-30 Laptop?
A: You can check the following picture, they are on the tab on the laptop.
piwis-3456
OR
piwis-4567

Q: Can i buy just without laptop?
A: Yes, but you need to have CF-30 or CF-31, the other laptops are not ok.

Q: What's the request for computer when installing this software?i need to connect to computer when making diagnose?
A:  You need a professional windows XP system and need to connect to computer when diagnosing.

Q: How to accomplish Porsche Piwis Tester II online function?
A: Porsche Piwis Tester II online is via Team Viewer remote control, globally available.

Q: How to handle with 90 days locking about Porsche Piwis Tester II?
A: Porsche Piwis Tester II timing is unlimited, always showing 90 days.

Q: How much software update charges for per year?
A: The first year software update fee is free.

Q: How to update ?
A: By CD or HDD .

Q: What is the current software version for Porsche Piwis Tester?
A: Software Version: 13.7.

Q: If License area showing China or CN?
A: The License Area does not show China or CN.

Q: If there is manual available?
A: Yes. Provide electronic English manual for free. Please e-mail us to obtain it.

Q: If it is showing Porsche Logo when booting computer?
A: Yes, CF-31R, CF30K are with Porsche Logo when booting computer.

Q: License Validity?
A: To support ONLINE function, valid certificate must be available for Porsche Tester 2.

Free Download Porsche PIWIS Tester II V16.7 software

This is the newest Porsche PIWIS Tester II V16.7 with Development (Dev) mode. Come to free download V16.7 Porsche software here to update your PIWIS 2.

Software version: V16.700

Free download Porsche PIWIS v16.7.rar

https://mega.nz/#!hB8VAbKa!yPuoAHKRRgWk5naQ4GgRHdvmY2NCFFy1tdRp2FKeFK0

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NOTE: 
you have the windows\system32\IME folder (Chinese software).
you get an warning 0 days left IMPRINT message when you have a litetime licence.
you still have a “commasoft securuty solution” folder in program files.
you didn’t modify the usercontrol service (check with ctrl-alt-del that it runs with the piwis).

programs needed to be modified:
C:\Program Files\Porsche\PIWIS\Desktop\desktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Gigatronik\UpdateController\UpdateController.exe
C:\Program Files\Gigatronik\UpdateController\Tools\UpdateControllerClient.exe

Supplements in V16.700 Porsche PIWIS Tester — 981/991 Sports Car:
Control unit Model Changes
DME Carrera and Turbo from MY H Complete description of diagnostics
— Panamera:
Control unit Model Changes
DME Panamera S (V6 Turbo) from MY E (2014) Fault finding for fault code P053F, P1021, P1023, P1025, P1026, P1030, P1036, P1037, P12A1, P12A2 enhanced
— Cayenne 92A (from MY 11):
Control unit Model Changes
DME Cayenne S (V6 Turbo) from MY F (2015) Fault finding for fault code P053F, P1021, P1023, P1025, P1026, P1030, P12A1, P12A2 enhanced
DME Cayenne (VR6) from MY F (2015) Diagnostic information for fault code P11A900 enhanced
— Macan:
Control unit Model Changes
DME Macan S and Macan Turbo (V6 Turbo) Fault finding for fault code P053F, P1021, P1023, P1025, P1026, P1030, P12A1, P12A2 enhanced
— Basic system software

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How to tell different Porsche PIWIS Tester II scanners

There are several Porsche PIWIS Tester 2 diagnostic scan tools on the aftermarket. Here is the comparison table help you identify these scanners. 

Item Number	SP161-C	VX03	SP161	SP161-B	SP161-BS	SP161-W
Item Name	Original AllScanner VCX-Plus Multi Scanner for Porsche Piwis Tester II JLR with CF30 Laptop	VXDIAG MULTI Diagnostic Tool for Porsche Piwis Tester II JLR with CF30 Laptop Support Original Software	Piwis Tester II for Porsche Diagnostic Tool with CF30 Laptop and Latest software PIWIS II	YANHUA Porsche Piwis II without Laptop and software	Porsche Piwis Tester II Software plus CF30 Laptop	WIFI Porsche Piwis Tester II with CF30 laptop
Software Version	PIWIS V16.2; JLR V143	PIWIS V16.2; JLR V143	PIWIS V16.2	N/A	PIWIS V16.2	PIWIS V16.2
Brand	AllScanner	VXDIAG (Chinese Original Hardware; Original Porsche Software)	AllScanner (depends on QC label)	YANHUA	(Original Porsche Software)	AllScanner
Vehicles Coverage	Porsche cars 2005-2015 Jaguar Land Rover cars 2005 up	Porsche cars 2005-2015 Jaguar Land Rover cars 2005 up	Porsche cars 2005-2015	Porsche cars 2005-2015	Porsche cars 2005-2015	Porsche cars 2005-2015
Update	via HDD	VXDIAG Software Update via HDD VXDIAG Hardware Update with Hardware ID Update Authorization	via HDD	N/A	via HDD	via HDD
Language	German, British English, American English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch
Support System	Engine, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, SRS, ABS, ASR, MPL, GM, Original antitheft System, Keyless GO system, OBDII system.
Support Protocol	ISO-9141 K-Line ISO-14230 K-Line ISO-15765 CAN SAE-J1850-VPW (GM Class2) SAE-J1850-PWM (FORD SCP) ISO-11898-2 DWCAN ISO-11898-3 DWFTCAN SAE-J2411 Single Wire CAN (GMLAN) SAE-J2610 SCI (Chrysler) SAE-J1567 CCD BUS (Chrysler) SAE-J2740 GM ALDL SAE-J2809 (HONDA DIAG-H) CAN125/CAN250/CAN500/CAN1000 SAE-J1939 CAN SAE-J1708/J1587 On RS485 CAT DATALINK (Catepillar) ATA DATALINK (Catepillar)
Support Online Programming	NO	NO	NO	N/A	Yes, cost 220usd per time
WiFi Connection	No					Yes
Special Function (Recommendation)	N/A	VXDIAG support add more original software in feature, you only need buy authorization from us. Already released original software authorization has Toyota, Honda, LandRover, Jaguar, and Porsche. Software will release soon including: Volvo, Subaru, Chrysler, GM, Ford, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, GMC, Nissan, Suzuki, VAG, BMW, BENZ, FERRARI and Marerati.	Bluetooth,GPS and Navigation Function are available in case you pay for the authorization fee	N/A	Bluetooth,GPS and Navigation Function are available in case you pay for the authorization fee

Note: If you need online programming, we recommend you buy Yanhua version Porsche Piwis SP161-YH, it supports off-line programming, key programming as well.

And the online programming service cost 220USD per time.
If you need wireless connection, we recommend you buy WIFI version Piwis Tester II SP161-W.

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