Launch X431 and PIWIS which is better for Porsche Macan Coding?
First of all, check Porsche Macan coding capabilities between Launch X431 and PIWIS
| LAUNCH X431 | PIWIS | |||
| Front End Electronics | BCM vorne | Value | Related | Description |
| WWS Coding | WWS-Codierung | |||
| WWS-coding-Teardrop Function active | WWS-Codierung Traenenfunktion aktiv | Yes | Enable automatic delayed extra wipe to clean windshield | |
| Coding | ||||
| Coding_0 | ||||
| Coding-Comfort functions-Window comfort opening | Yes | Enable automatic window roll down by pressing and holding unlock on keyfob | ||
| Coding-Comfort functions-Window comfort closing | Yes | Enable automatic window roll up by pressing and holding lock on keyfob | ||
| Coding-Comfort functions-Roof system comfort opening | Yes | Enable automatic sunroof open by pressing and holding unlock on keyfob | ||
| Coding-Comfort functions-Roof system comfort closing | Yes | Enable automatic sunroof closing by pressing and holding unlock on keyfob | ||
| Exterior lighting DRL with marker light | Außenbeleuchtung TFL mit Begrenzunglicht | Yes | Enable DRL with Markers On | |
| Coding-Exterior lighting-DDL Specification | No | Disable DRL with Light Switch Off | ||
| Coding-Exterior lighting-Exterior lighting: SML flashes in sync | Aussenbeleuchtung SML mitblinkend | Yes | Enable side marker blinker with turn signal | |
| Coding-General-Acoustic feedback for locking | Yes | Enable acoustic feedback on locking (No disables lock chirp) | ||
| Exterior lights parameters-One Touch flashing cycles | Number | Change number of One Touch Flashing Cycles (Default 3) | ||
| Extended Codings | ||||
| Extended codings-FLA codings-High beam assistant (FLA) present | Yes | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| Rear End Electronics | BCM ruck | Value | Related | Description |
| Codiertabelle | ||||
| Exterior lighting | ||||
| Exterior Lights, DD lights as marker light | Yes | Enable DRL 4-Point LED’s when headlights on | ||
| Exterior lights parameters | ||||
| Dimming value for DD lights as marker light | 100 | Dimming value, set to 100 for full intensity | ||
| Instrument Cluster | Kombiinstrument | Value | Related | Description |
| Extended codings | ||||
| Extended codings_0 | ||||
| Extended codings-Max. boost pressure | Weitere Codierungen: Max. Ladedruck | 1.66 | BAR | Raise max boost gauge reading to 24PSI (for aftermarket tunes) |
| Extended codings-Sport boost pressure | Weitere Codierungen: Ladedruck Sport | 1.66 | BAR | Raise max boost gauge reading to 24PSI (for aftermarket tunes) |
| Board computer display configuration key 1_0 | ||||
| BC Configuration byte 8-Door unlocking setting | On | Enables the unlocking of all doors with single press of keyfob | ||
| BC Configuration byte 9-locking-mirror fold-in | On | Auto fold mirrors when doors locked (requires additional coding) | ||
| BC Configuration byte 10-locking relocking time, after door unlocking | 30 | Change delay for the auto door re-lock if you unlock and don’t open a door (Max 90) | ||
| Board computer display configuration key 1_1 | Bordcomputer Menukonfiguration | |||
| BC Configuration byte 4-BC Role G-Force | Performance-Anzeige -> aktiv | On | Enable the G-Force menu (requires additional coding) | |
| BC Configuration byte 13-high beam assistant | On | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| BC Configuration byte 13-Performance Display | Performance-Anzeige -> aktiv | On | Enable HP & Torque menu (requires additional coding) | |
| BC Configuration byte 22-BC Role Performance Display | On | Enable HP & Torque menu (requires additional coding) | ||
| Board computer display configuration key 2_1 | ||||
| BC configuration byte 13 – high beam assistant | On | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| Board computer display configuration key 3_1 | ||||
| BC configuration byte 13 – high beam assistant | On | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| Board computer display configuration key 4_1 | ||||
| BC configuration byte 13 – high beam assistant | On | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| Board computer display configuration factory setting | ||||
| BC configuration byte 13 – high beam assistant | On | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| Board computer menu configuration | Bordcomputer Menukonfiguration | |||
| Board computer menu configuration_0 | ||||
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Board computer menu configuration byte 0-boost pressure (bargraph)
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Yes | Enable Boost Pressure Bargraph in Vehicle Menu | ||
| Board computer menu configuration byte 2-mirror fold-in | Byte 2 Siegel einklappen -> aktiv | Yes | Auto fold mirrors when doors locked (requires additional coding) | |
| Board computer menu configuration byte 4-expert menu | Yes | Enable the Expert menu (readout of engine sensors & running values) | ||
| Board computer menu configuration byte 4-G-Force | Byte 4 G-Force -> aktiv | Yes | Enable the G-Force menu (requires additional coding) | |
| Board computer menu configuration byte 7-Performance Display | Auswahl Performance-Anziege -> aktiv | Yes | Enable HP & Torque menu (requires additional coding) | |
| Board computer menu configuration 2_1 | ||||
| Board computer menu configuration 2 byte 2-Joker Sport | Yes | Enable Sport Mode activation with Diamond button | ||
| Board computer menu configuration 2 byte 2-Joker Sport exhaust | Yes | Enable Sport Exhaust activation with Diamond button | ||
| Board computer menu configuration 2 byte 0-high beam assistant | Actuated | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| Warning lamps | ||||
| indicator lamps coding-High beam assistant | On | Enable High Beam Assist | ||
| Dimming-general configuration | Dimmung – allegemeine Konfiguration | |||
| Configuration-All dials white | Konfiguration zentrales Zifferblatt Weiss | Yes | Code 1st | Enable backlight on RPM dial (value may also be Not Running) |
| Konfiguration alle Zifferblatter Weiss | Yes | Code 2nd | Enable backlight on Speedometer dial (value may also be Not Running) – only if RPM dial enabled | |
| Kodierwert | ||||
| Kodierwert-Coding byte 2-Driver seatbelt warning | Deactivated | Disable seatbelt warning (Driver) | ||
| Kodierwert-Coding byte 2-Passenger seatbelt warning | Deactivated | Disable seatbelt warning (Passenger) | ||
| Kodierwert-Coding byte 2-USA seatbelt warning | Deactivated | Disable seatbelt warning LED | ||
| Kodierwert-Coding byte 2-Acoustic seatbelt warning | Deactivated | Disable seatbelt warning Chime | ||
| PCM | HeadUnit | Value | Related | Description |
| Coding value | ||||
| Coding value_1 | ||||
| VW Coding Value Textual-Bit field (4)-byte_23_Initial Disclaimer | Off | For older models with PCM3, disable initial disclaimer | ||
| VW Coding Value Textual-Bit field (4)-byte_23_Legal Disclaimer | Off | For older models with PCM3, disable navigation disclaimer | ||
| PCM/CDR Automatic mirror fold in function | Yes | Add Mirror Retract in PCM 3.1 | ||
| PCM/CDR Handset settings – Ring tone volume | % | Adjust ring volume from Default 50% | ||
| Driver-side Seat Memory | Value | Related | Description | |
| Comfort Entry/Exit adjustment travel-E/A adjustment travel in | Number |
Changes distance seat moves back in mm from driving position on entry. Default is “26”, I made it “40”.
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| seat fore/aft adjustment | ||||
| Rear Lid | Heckdeckel | Value | Related | Description |
| System selection REAR LID, for both open and close | Additional Options (F8) -> Change ms value to 0 | Deactivated | Disable Hatch/Trunk open and close beeps | |
| Set FFB,ST,FIT,HKIT to INACTIVE | ||||
| Front Camera | Value | Related | Description | |
| Coding | Kodierwert | |||
| Coding value-Lighting assistant coding | Bank 2-AFS_coding_Light_Assist | HBA | Enable High Beam Assist |
In sum:A PIWIS will do everything the X431 will do, and more. But the coding is all in the Engineering menu, and is in German. Not insuperable, but a pain none-the-less.Launch X431 is easier to use, but it does not have as much as coding functions than PIWIS. PIWIS has its specific uses. When you swap Macan headlights from BiXenon to LEDs, headlight commissioning and module coding can only be done with PIWIS. When replace air suspension compressor and rear suspension air bag, you can refill and recalibrate with PIWIS.
If you screw up coding with X431 and can’t go back, PIWIS module auto coding will fix it.
PIWIS language is set to German. Language in X431 for coding is English.
PIWIS will probably have more abilities than you will ever need, and do a few things that X431 will not.
X431 will still do all the basic maintenance functions that you will need, and then some. X431 will also work on other makes, so if you also have need to do maintenance functions on other cars, X431 will work on them too.
Keep both Launch X431 and PIWIS. If don’t have budget for x431 tablets, get a CRP919 series instead. It has the same software and can do all the same stuff as tablet.
Launch X431 is good for daily use and you also need PIWIS.
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