PASM Fault from nowhere
06-10-2021, 02:19 PM
#16
Drifting
Final update on my PASM issue............After inspecting all systems at the dealer, Sewickley Porsche in Pittsburgh, the fault was being thrown from the DSC Sport PASM control unit that I had upgraded to back in December. The headlight control fault is thrown at the same time because the headlight control module has lost communication with the PASM control, the DSC Controller in my case, and can't adjust the headlights based on the suspension attitude. Makes perfect sense.
I immediately contacted DSC support while at the dealership and when I returned home we tried to just re-flash the DSC Controller with the latest firmware and config files. We had an issue with the connection process so DSC support sent out a new replacement controller for me to install. Out with the old and in with the new, problem solved, good as new and works perfectly. From the stellar service received at Sewickley Porsche in Pittsburgh to the awesome tech support at DSC, I couldn't be a more happy Porsche owner!
The battery may not have been the issue afterall but since I had no idea of the age/health of the battery, it was money well spent to assure me of a safe start to my cross country trip.
Kudos to the Sewickley Porsche Team led by Service Manager Duane Smith and Jeremy at DSC Tech Support.............you guys rock!
Tom in Reno
I immediately contacted DSC support while at the dealership and when I returned home we tried to just re-flash the DSC Controller with the latest firmware and config files. We had an issue with the connection process so DSC support sent out a new replacement controller for me to install. Out with the old and in with the new, problem solved, good as new and works perfectly. From the stellar service received at Sewickley Porsche in Pittsburgh to the awesome tech support at DSC, I couldn't be a more happy Porsche owner!
The battery may not have been the issue afterall but since I had no idea of the age/health of the battery, it was money well spent to assure me of a safe start to my cross country trip.
Kudos to the Sewickley Porsche Team led by Service Manager Duane Smith and Jeremy at DSC Tech Support.............you guys rock!
Tom in Reno
Did you keep your stock PASM controller by any chance? I always swap my OEM controller when taking my car into a dealership as I know the dealer likes to update software and get all complainy about non porsche things.
06-10-2021, 02:26 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
I on the East Coast and the stock PASM is in my garage in Reno. Duane, the service manager, had no issues withers DSC as he is familiar with the unit. He just couldn’t get me a firm diagnosis.
06-10-2021, 03:59 PM
#19
Rennlist Member
Final update on my PASM issue............After inspecting all systems at the dealer, Sewickley Porsche in Pittsburgh, the fault was being thrown from the DSC Sport PASM control unit that I had upgraded to back in December. The headlight control fault is thrown at the same time because the headlight control module has lost communication with the PASM control, the DSC Controller in my case, and can't adjust the headlights based on the suspension attitude. Makes perfect sense.
I immediately contacted DSC support while at the dealership and when I returned home we tried to just re-flash the DSC Controller with the latest firmware and config files. We had an issue with the connection process so DSC support sent out a new replacement controller for me to install. Out with the old and in with the new, problem solved, good as new and works perfectly. From the stellar service received at Sewickley Porsche in Pittsburgh to the awesome tech support at DSC, I couldn't be a more happy Porsche owner!
The battery may not have been the issue afterall but since I had no idea of the age/health of the battery, it was money well spent to assure me of a safe start to my cross country trip.
Kudos to the Sewickley Porsche Team led by Service Manager Duane Smith and Jeremy at DSC Tech Support.............you guys rock!
Tom in Reno
I immediately contacted DSC support while at the dealership and when I returned home we tried to just re-flash the DSC Controller with the latest firmware and config files. We had an issue with the connection process so DSC support sent out a new replacement controller for me to install. Out with the old and in with the new, problem solved, good as new and works perfectly. From the stellar service received at Sewickley Porsche in Pittsburgh to the awesome tech support at DSC, I couldn't be a more happy Porsche owner!
The battery may not have been the issue afterall but since I had no idea of the age/health of the battery, it was money well spent to assure me of a safe start to my cross country trip.
Kudos to the Sewickley Porsche Team led by Service Manager Duane Smith and Jeremy at DSC Tech Support.............you guys rock!
Tom in Reno
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