THIS IS HUGE!!! Adding Sport Plus and Launch Control to my Porsche Macan for less than $200
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- I spec'd my 2015 Porsche Macan S with no Sport Chrono, hence, I didn't have Sport Plus installed. But, it seems Sport Plus and Launch Control are currently an active function in 2015 Porsche Macan (possibly other year models as well), but with no way to switch it on.
In this video, I describe my experience adding the Sport Plus switch to my Porsche Macan center console to make it possible to switch sport plus on. I also show how to activate the switch using Launch X431 and Otofix/Autel coding capabilities. In addition, if you don't want to add the button in the center console, I show you how to quickly add Sport Plus/Launch Control to the steering wheel joker button.
I would like to suggest to remove the dust boot, clips into place, then removing the chrome trim completely. Then you need to remove the center stack completely by pulling up the bottom and pulling the unit out from the front. Disconnect the wires and flip over to remove the 4 screws.
Comment pinned. Thanks Jerry! Yeah, I took quite a difficult way to install. Removing the whole center panel would have made more sense to make it easier…
BTW everyone, Jerry was a huge help before and during this project.
Are you by chance going to make a video for servicing the water pump, thermostat, and pulleys? There's almost no room to work on them without removing the radiator fan.
@@RubberChickenMan007 Yes. In editing. I just changed pump and thermostat without putting the Macan in service mode. Because of limited space, some specific tools are needed.
@@porscheDIY I'm excited to watch it. Your videos have been so incredibly helpful. Thank you for putting in all the time, effort, and energy into them. I just picked up a 2017 Turbo model, joined the Macan forum 3 weeks prior, and if it wasn't for these videos I would have bought a no frills Lexus rx350. Glad I got this specific vehicle. I'll be completing a full service of the car once parts come in. I ordered all of the items you've recommended in the various videos. Wish I could thank you in a more meaningful way.
I called the dealer and asked them if they could order me the button module for my 2019 Porsche Macan S and then program the sport plus button to work like you showed. The dealer called me back after a few hours and told me that they could NOT program this afterwards as it is a factory only option and must be ordered from the factory with the sport plus package to work. They mentioned that it is not possible on the models 2019 and newer. Therefore, I went and purchased a OBD2 programmer and spent about 2 hours playing around with it. Needless to say that after watching your video and playing around with the programmer I was able to get it to work. Now I have normal mode, sport mode (button) and sport plus + (programmed to the diamond key on the steering wheel) and it works perfectly! Kudos to you for showing us how. Anyone who says it does NOT work is not knowledgable and doesn't have the determination to figure things out like you did! Thanks so much!
Thanks for your kind words. Glad you were able to do this.
I have the 2020 gts and they told me they couldn’t do it either. But I am able to use launch control with my Cobb tune. But I want the sport plus button
Thank you so much for this video. I have a 2021 Macan S, and it worked perfectly using the X431. I have an aftermarket exhaust, flat 6 motorsports intake and H&R springs. Having sport+ really sharpened the throttle response. This is what was missing on this car. Keep up the good work.
Good! And it is great to know that this also works on second generation Macan. Thanks for confirming!
@porscheDIY Also, I forgot to mention that it also unlocked "launch control." Im very happy about that as well.
@@NsUtubechannel Yup… I was able to launch my Macan for the first time a few months ago after almost 10 years of ownership.
This man still has his office attire, while working on his beloved Macan. This, folks, is what dedication is all about.. Well done, Sir. 👍
Haha… yes, came out of work and started doing this mod…. Hey, thanks!
Thank you for another informative video! This has convince me to get the Launch x431 to start ECU coding. I miss using the (lower cost) VAGCOMM software and cable by RossTech for my VW/Audis.
lol I completely agree, as I've been using VagCom for close to 20 years (Still do in my B9 S4). I'll go check out this Launch x431 and its features..
Thanks man. Yes, X431 is a powerful tool. It is overall a good investment.
Hello.
Do you know if the X431 also can code away start/stop function? Have just bought a 2015 Macan S diesel and would like to get that function gone😂
@@terjewadahl9173 Yes. The start/stop function is also in the AC module. You can code it to be completely off all the time. To start in off when you turn car on. To start in ON when you turn the car on. And to remember last state. In the 2015 Macan, the coding from factory is to remember last state, hence I haven’t changed it since I never turn it on. In my 718 however, it was code to ON every time I turn my car on, and it was driving me crazy. I changed coding so that it always turn itself off when I turn car off. I never turn it on, so, now there is no issues with my 718 either.
@@porscheDIY Thx for your quick reply. Then I have ordered the X431👍🏻 I will see if I can find the sport + function as well on my diesel. And also having the mirrors close when the car is locked.
Great video - thanks for all your help in the macan community, we're all very lucky you share your knowledge with us! One question I had was the 95B-907-041-AD-DML part number shows 'no sport exhaust' even though the PSE button is always on the right. Having a macan turbo WITH PSE but the same left side buttons as you, would this module work for me? I also have the rare-er option of the composs instead of the sport chrono clock - think that's an issue? (PS : Mars and Teddis say hello! )
In our model year, the PSE button is on the right and is coded on the right. So, in my opinion it will work. When you go and code it, and select LEFT (or Links), there are only the alternatives related to the Left switch for our model year. PSE will be available in the RIGHT, and you won’t lose that.
I don’t believe that the clock would have anything to do with this. As a matter of fact, I have the normal clock, not the sport chrono or compass clock. It still worked in mine as you could see.
Hope this helps. Thanks for your kind words. And hello back to my dear friend Teddis and to Mars. I talk to Teddis almost every day…☺️
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Confirming this worked on my 2020 S.
Thanks for sharing! And thanks for your support!
Great video again! What is the spinning wheel in the middle for? Looksike another custom hack from you 😎
That’s the Audiotec Fischer conductor. It is used to control some parameters of my aftermarket amplifier. I designed and 3D-printed the plate…. Yes, that’s a nice hack!
thank you very much for your videos and your response! I have a Chrono option on my Macan, but I can't find the Sport plus shortcut while driving, the menu only offers me Stop engine 😳
Hmmm. If you go to steering wheel ops, vehicle functions, it only let you see Start/Stop? You could probably solve this with coding. Adding those options through coding, just like I show in the video.
just when i thought i was going to NOT have any projects for awhile you come out with this 😡 i think i might have to look at another brand of vehicle since this one is under constant modification 🧐
Haha! Nah, you like the Macan too much!
@@porscheDIY all I do to it is projects so the wife can enjoy it, why don’t you buy a Ram diesel so I can get some use outta our projects… 🤠
@@meseahunt😂
Amazing, makes you wonder what else is buried in there and somewhat accessible. I have a 718 Spyder with 18 way seats but there is no memory button. But I'm sure the functionality is there somewhere? Any ides?
First, you would need the hardware (the buttons)… I have to think that once you have the buttons, they can be coded. But I haven’t checked that.
I have a question regarding the consult button? Now, the consult button you purchase with the sport, sport plus, pasam, psm off, chase? Would that matter if i don't have psm, chase, pasam !
Hi. Thanks for your question. Technically, it doesn’t matter. If you only have Sport and Sport+ (and BTW, I think PSM is standard, so you would have that as well). What would happen is that the 3 first buttons of your keypad will work, with the last two doing nothing. The signal is sent by the order in the keypad, no matter what it says in the label. So I can technically use my new keypad with the 5 buttons, and assign only 4 functions. If that is the case, I would lose sport+ which is the second button, and that button would now be chassis, etc… with the last button on the keypad being nonfunctional. So, the buttons in the keypad are just buttons. The functionality of these buttons is stored in the module.
I just coded my 2018 Macan GTS and it worked beautifully! Thank you also on another note what is that knob where your cigarette charger/lighter should be?? I’m so puzzled by that
Good to know! I do answer the knob question in other posts. But this is an Audiotec-Fischer Conductor. Is used to control my aftermarket Audiotec-Fischer Helix V Twelve amplifier. I designed and 3D printed the plate…
@@porscheDIYthanks for the response my buddy and both asked ourselves the same question. Do you have suggestion for coding a 2017 Base 718 without vehicle functions option in the joker button.
@@MattandJessieFraasandKlos If you are asking about adding the sport plus function to the joker button in a 718, it seems that is not possible. My 718 had Sport Chrono, hence I could not test that. But I asked the 718 community in the 718forum for someone with a non-sport chrono 718 to test this. A couple of volunteers tried, but were not successful. It seems this is a loophole in the Macan, but not in the 718.
Excellent video! I have Porsche Macan S 2018. Can I please ask what tools I need in total to accomplish this feat?
X431 and the switch - that’s it?
Thanks so much!
Yes. A OBD2 diagnostic tool with ECU coding capability (like the X431 or Otofix D1). Also, the torx screws that hold the switch are really small (computer-like small), so you’ll need a computer screwdriver set with torx tips. And obviously the switch. You also will need to remove some bolts to release the control panel, if I remember correctly those are Torx T25.
Thanks for watching!
@@porscheDIY Thanks so much! I wish I could drive to you, pay you, do this. Please let me know if it’s possible.
Hello I’m here from the Macan forum, would love a bit of advice on raising a Macan that’s slammed itself after incorrect calibration
Will reply on Macan Forum.
Santrix need you help pls sir!
I was able to go in with my Autel and active the (Joker sport plus) but my joker button doesn’t work still. Thoughts?
Ty sir! Great video we are all stoked
Did you go to the MFD under vehicle settings, vehicle functions and assign the Sport Plus function to the joker button? Is kind of a two step process. Activate the option with Autel so that it displays as an option. And then assign the option to the joker button via MFD.
@@porscheDIY you are so smart I didn’t do that but just did and voila!! We love you dude keep it moving! My 17 S will do its first launch shortly!!
Thanks!
Thanks man! Much appreciated.
Hi
That is a great find , had no idea about this additional options , do you know anyone, (installers) in the palm beach county area, fl area that can do this ?
Great info
Thanks
I don’t, but this is not a difficult DIY honestly. I can guide you through it. The only issue is access to a OBD2 diagnostic tool with ECU coding capabilities if you don’t have one.
I have a base Macan and this did not work for me as the Launch x431 could not write after the sport + was enabled. I tried several times, but received the same write error. The chrono sport package was an option on the base, so why will it not work?
I found a solution. You first have to enable SPORT mode, then SPORT plus. All good.
@@jamiet4992 Thanks for this. This is interesting. So, in your case, you didn’t have SPORT mode? I thought all Macan come with SPORT mode as standard. But thanks for trying until you found a solution. This will be useful information for others, for sure. Thanks for watching and I hope you are a subscriber…
@@porscheDIY Sport mode is standard - activating it with the diamond button is not. I only have Start/Stop in the Vehicle options menu.
How can I active launch control? I didn't see that in the video?
@@krumtsochev2973 for launch control, follow the normal process described by Porsche. There are also multiple videos on this. My video was specifically to describe how to enable the capability. Once you have sport plus, you can activate launch control following the normal launch control procedure.
I don’t have that menu on my 2015 Macan S. I only have PCM and Cluster functions. No vehicle function on mine.
Hmmm. Maybe this could be solved with coding. Is strange that you don’t have that.
Does this hack work on the diesel macan as well or just the petrol version?
If your Macan can be configured with Sport Chrono and Sport Plus as a diesel. I’m assuming that there are Macan diesel with sport chrono option, then it should work.
What PCM do you have in your Macan? i think mine is going out.
I have an aftermarket 12.3’ unit. If you look at my channel (and you can subscribe while there) you’ll see a couple of videos where I install and review a couple of these units.
Where did you buy the sport plus button pad?
ECS Tuning. Check the video, I show it there and explain how you identify which specific switch you would need to buy.
Do you need both the x431 and the ottofix or just one or the other
@@djy3shi291 one or the other. In the video I wanted to demonstrate how you do the exact same thing in the 2 different platforms. You can also do this with PIWIS is you have it. Good
Luck!
What is that knob you have in the cigarette port area? Can you send link?
That knob controls my aftermarket amplifier. Is a Audiotec-Fischer Conductor. The plate is one I designed and 3D printed. This is used to control a Helix V Twelve amplifier. So, if you don’t have that, you won’t have use for it….
www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/brax/accessories/conductor
www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/helix/amplifiers/v-twelve-dsp-mk2
I'm curious as well
@@slimp5041 see my reply above
Anyone know if there are other OBD scanners / programmers that are not $1K USD that can perform such functions?
I'd love to do that, but feels like an overkill to buy this X431 scanner only for that
You can check the Otofix D1. It is basically a rebranded Autel, manufactured by Autel and using the same software. The D1 is about $589 and has bidirectional and coding capabilities…
@@porscheDIY Thank you, there is the D1 Lite that now sells for roughly 350$, can it work as well?
@@blancA4blanc I’m not sure about the D1 Lite. I can’t find anything definitive on its capacity to code. You can definitely code with the D1. I’m asking someone I know have the D1 Lite to see if he has been able to code with it. Stand by…
@@blancA4blanc Confirmed with the person I know owns a D1 Lite that you can’t code with it. To code, you need the D1 or above.
@@porscheDIY Thank you for confirming
Can you do this with a 2015 diesel?
I’m sure you can. If you can get a diesel with sport chrono from factory, then you can add this feature after the fact.
Hello you have the part number we can use from control Switch??
I’m not clear on your question. But if you are asking for the part number of the control switch I used, I show it in the video. But you need to look for the specific switch combination for you. I don’t have all part numbers. But I’ll try to provide a part list in the description. Give me a couple of days.
Hi! Can I stop by for a beer and some joker button coding?!?!
Haha…. Sure.
I dont think the sport plus hack actually does anything. It’s a combination of mechanical and electrical changes that makes sport plus more responsive and aggressive
@@Bon-mz5kb I guess I don’t understand your statement. Your statement seems to contradict itself… can you please explain what you mean, in technical terms, and what is the information you are using to draw your conclusions?
But, isn’t that the whole purpose of Sport Plus to begin with? The hack is just a way to activate Sport Plus (the real sport plus, not some fake sport plus… this can be confirmed by the ability of the Macan to activate launch control, which is a feature only present with sport chrono/sport plus). Sport Plus does change the throttle dynamics and ECU mapping in the Macan to accomplish the more aggressive response you describe.
The only thing that is not activated with this hack is the PCM/MFD sport chrono functions. The rest of the sport chrono functions, and what I would say is the most important which is the activation of sport plus and launch control, is activated with this hack.
Thanks for watching and for your support!
can the otofix D1 Lite do this?
Yes. I believe the D1 Lite can code ECU.
Is there a reason to attempt the joker button hack on a 21 S with no PASM? I also have the Launch and Autel, nerds lol!
Sure. The only thing you don’t get is the automatic stiffening of the suspension. But you get the sport plus map which is more aggressive than sport.
No harm in trying.
Hello i wanted to contact you to know how did you upgrade your pdls to pdls+ please
I didn’t upgrade my headlights from PDLS to PDLS+. I had PDLS BiXenon headlights and I upgraded them to LED PDLS. With some aspects of PDLS+ that I was able to code.
In order to upgrade your current headlights from PDLS to PDLS+, you need two things… (1) intersection light; (2) automatic high beam assist.
If you have PCM3.1 and I guess 4.0, you can code intersection light using X431, PIWIS or Autel.
For high beam assist, in addition to coding, you need the front camera that sits behind the top center part of the windshield. That camera usually comes with 2 features, lane departure option or PDLS+. If you have lane departure, you can code high beam assist.
The process is explained in a Macan Forum thread. Go into Macan Forum and search for PDLS+.
If you are only interested in LED headlight upgrade, let me know and I can direct you to the right information.
Just to clarify, one thing doesn’t have to do with the other. You can have PDLS or PDLS+ with both BiXenon or LED headlights. Hope this helps…
And BTW, thanks for watching and your support!
@@porscheDIY ok can you do a video please ?
@@bilelchemli9597 I don’t have lane change assist in my Macan, therefore, I can’t activate high beam assist. I only activated intersection light. But since I replaced the PCM3.1 with an aftermarket android radio, I lost that. Intersection light uses GPS in PCM3.1 to know when to activate the intersection light.
i'm a little confused . do you have to use 2 difference diagnostic tool ? or just 1?
I have 3. I have PIWIS, Launch X431 and Otofix/Autel. I demonstrated the same procedure using the X431 and Autel.
@@porscheDIY i just got the 2018 macan for 3 weeks now and i love it. so which diagnostic tool do you recommend?
@@zzzly4038 You can’t go wrong with X431 or Otofix. I, however, find X431 easier to use. Although Otofix (Autel) is faster. I’d go with X431.
@@porscheDIY Thanks for your videos. Just when I think I was done with tweaks... Which variant of X431 would you recommend? There seems to be many!
Can you tell me which x431 scanner you use? There seem to be many choices…. BTW- Your videos are great, definitely has helped me with my 2017 Macan S….
Wut! Crazy!
Yup! Thanks for watching!
Do you have by any chance an instruction for the PIWIS of how to activate S+ with the joker button?
You have to set the mode to Engineering. Select Instrument Cluster Module (Kombiinstrument [0x005]). Press F12. Select “Coding/Programming” tab. Select “Manual coding without coding rules (development)” from the menu. Press F12. Select “All” from menu. Press F12. Find and select “Bordcomputer Menukonfiguration 2: Bordcomputer Menuekonfiguration 2 Byte 2 Joker Sport Plus” (you’ll have to scroll down a bit to find it. Press F12. In Value, it will show as “nicht aktiv”. Select that field, and select “aktiv” from the drop down menu. Once selected, Press F8.
This should successfully write the code, and now you should have it available in the MFD under joker button vehicle functions.
Hope this helps.
@@porscheDIY also would be super helpful to have an instruction for the PIWIS how to assign S+ to the new buttons module. I’ve just ordered one. Thanks ahead! You rock! :)