Originally Posted by Ken718B

My 718 came but a multifunction wheel so I have not swapped one in . However, try the joker button in the instrument cluster that @josepaq mentioned. see attached. You may also have to enable the multifunction wheel in the steering wheel electronic module. See attached.

Did you need to enter an activation code?

Originally Posted by drcarver

The wheel is in the mail, so I’m just gathering data. I did enable multifunction in steering wheel electronic module in preparation, but that’s as far as I’ve gotten. I’m not sure if the activation code is necessary based on some other posts. It would be cool to get the menu for easy joker button assignment.

Originally Posted by joserpaq

I tried this but in my case I can change the coding for that same line and that change is not reflected on MF display. So my joker button is currently set to “vehicle display” using MF controls. When i change that line of coding to “PCM source” there’s no change on cluster.

Originally Posted by Ken718B

The code definitely changes when I change the choice in the MFD but not right away. If I check with the thinkdiag it still shows the old code. If I turn off the car and give it a little bit it then shows the correct code.

I am still testing whether I can change the code with the thinkdiag. So far, it doesn't seem to work. Even after I change the code the diamond button seems to continue to use the old function.

Originally Posted by joserpaq

That's the same thing I saw. When using thinkdiag I can see all the option that I can assign to the joker button but no matter which one I picked for Key 1-4 it made no change on the function that the joker button was programmed to using the MF display to set that setting.

Originally Posted by wkearney99

I'm guessing the wheel settings are saved with the rest of things (hvac, radio, seat) with the memory system? As in, you change it but if you don't use the [set][key] buttons on the door the car reloads the previously stored value. The next question would be whether the saving function allows for saving a non-standard use of the button or not.

Originally Posted by Jim981CS

I am part of the 981/991 group that have been unsuccessfully trying to activate the added Sport Plus button with my PIWIS2. I installed the SC clock and with a hacked code tied to my vin I was able to activate the SC timing functions in the PCM3.1. I was also successful in assigning the SPORT PLUS button to the proper location but ran into the same roadblock others have while to activate sports chrono in the air con module. Some 981’s with early 2013 build date have been successful but it appears that Porsche made a change in late 2013 to complicate the unlocking of the Sports Plus function???

My 981 is still in winter hibernation and I have spent some time in PIWIS simulation mode searching the different modules besides the BKE (air con), cluster and the PCM. The front BCM (body control module) has a line “Coding value: Equipment Sport Chrono Package” that I have not yet attempted to see if it can be activated in hopes of eliminating the roadblock in the Sport Plus activation on the 981/991. If anyone with one of the other coding tools could check to see if the front BMC has that option and if it can be activated and with the other established coding steps, will ultimately allow activation of the Sport Plus functionality.
Jim

Originally Posted by Ken718B

Originally Posted by Jim981CS

Ken,
Six years ago my first upgrade was the Suncoast PSE kit that came with a new console switch panel that was universal and included switches for all the possible options. I proactively added the sports plus switch while adding the PSE switch. IIRC Suncoast and other dealerships sell them for about $275. I was able to successfully code and assign the SPORT PLUS button in the console with my PIWIS2 following @Visual post but then ran into a snag trying to activate SC after entering the 16 digit hacked code. My 981 does not have the steering wheel mode switch that you have on the 718 and only has the console switch.
I’m not familiar with the Sport Plus switch on the 718’s. If your car came with the Sport Chrono option does it only come with the steering wheel mode switch or does it also include the console Sport Plus switch?
Jim

I just got my car out of winter hibernation today and will now have access to it to start playing with the with PIWIS in hopes to try some coding projects. I have a list of maintenance items to do also including oil change, PDK clutch fluid/ gear oil change and brake fluid flush and hopefully ABS flush if I can figure out how to do it with PIWIS.🤔

Originally Posted by Ken718B

Nice idea. Unfortunately, I tried saving to both the button memory and key memory and still no luck. I also tried changing a second code for factory setting and did not have any luck with that either.

Originally Posted by wkearney99

Then I'm guessing the software that handles the load/save from the memory system is only designed to do so with values it's known to be able to set itself. Bummer.