ANA6 recall uPdate Update

[Visceral]

I love the authority some suggest when they state things. Priceless.

I have ANA6 and the associated stop-delivery. My "part 1" also did not take the first time but did the second. Parts two and three were applied successfully as well first go. The dealer feels confident that all relevant updates (and uPdates) have been applied to my Dec 21 build. Total time was well over expected or "quoted" given the necessary re-do. The car now has the typical massive suite of codes and errors that come with a multi-module update. After a night of charging they'll need to spend a couple hours on a full sleep/reset/test drive and then they'll do a couple other campaigns (interior alarm, etc). Sounds like tomorrow might be the earliest anyone gets their car back. I'll let you know if you PCM has a colorful display.

If this needs to be done 75,000 times, then yeah, I can see why the board chucked the CEO over "software bugs".

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[BMonte13]

This is all SUPER discouraging. Given that my 2022 PCM basically had a seizure/was barely functional for a week after internal alarm sensor was changed (2 visits/many hours to reset/fix)….I gotta tell you folks my car works very well now and I’m not touching this update for months at least.

 

[Torv]

Mason, the master of all things Porsche posted this helpful YouTube video:

 

[W1NGE]

Yes, but is the ANA6 update really the MY23 PCM update? Or does it just fix flickering screens?

WNJ8 is the PCM and enhanced functionality - announced 22/7 and on release 25/7.

ANA6 which predates this is the safety recall for flickering screens etc.

 

[W1NGE]

I love the authority some suggest when they state things. Priceless.

I have ANA6 and the associated stop-delivery. My "part 1" also did not take the first time but did the second. Parts two and three were applied successfully as well first go. The dealer feels confident that all relevant updates (and uPdates) have been applied to my Dec 21 build. Total time was well over expected or "quoted" given the necessary re-do. The car now has the typical massive suite of codes and errors that come with a multi-module update. After a night of charging they'll need to spend a couple hours on a full sleep/reset/test drive and then they'll do a couple other campaigns (interior alarm, etc). Sounds like tomorrow might be the earliest anyone gets their car back. I'll let you know if you PCM has a colorful display.

If this needs to be done 75,000 times, then yeah, I can see why the board chucked the CEO over "software bugs".

ANA6 is not WNJ8 - the latter is for all 75K cars and the former is not.

 

[Arjan_]

I think the stop-sale affected and first-to-schedule folks (sorry @DerekS) are going to experience the longest turnarounds, while techs get to grips with this update.

Sucks to be without the car for longer than expected. When I get mine done mid August, I’ll be conservative and assume the job could bleed into the second day.

My update is scheduled September 1st and my dealer already booked two days for it so your assumption, is according to my Porsche dealer, right.

 

[DerekS]

I think the stop-sale affected and first-to-schedule folks (sorry @DerekS) are going to experience the longest turnarounds, while techs get to grips with this update.

I still find it absolutely shocking that a software patch can take 2 days.

Can you think of any other consumer device that requires taking it back to update?
Or that takes anywhere near this long?

My Tesla-enthusiast friend finds all this hilarious.

I truly hope the update does allow for OTA updates going forward.
Otherwise the more Taycans they sell, the more they are DDOSing their own service bays.

I am a person who -hates- not having my car, and staying out of the service bay was a big reason I wanted to go EV.

I guess I am a bit crabby this morning as I can't get my daily coffee without a car...but I said before this is hopefully the release that forgives all.

 

[mikeyyn]

I still find it absolutely shocking that a software patch can take 2 days.

Can you think of any other consumer device that requires taking it back to update?
Or that takes anywhere near this long?

My Tesla-enthusiast friend finds all this hilarious.

I truly hope the update does allow for OTA updates going forward.
Otherwise the more Taycans they sell, the more they are DDOSing their own service bays.

I am a person who -hates- not having my car, and staying out of the service bay was a big reason I wanted to go EV.

I guess I am a bit crabby this morning as I can't get my daily coffee without a car...but I said before this is hopefully the release that forgives all.

Buy a coffee machine. Only kidding!

Yes it’s a pain, I have been without my car for over 3 weeks…..it’s a long story….. so I understand not wanting to be without it. But thankfully I have a couple of ICEs to use.

 

[satchurator]

I still find it absolutely shocking that a software patch can take 2 days.

Can you think of any other consumer device that requires taking it back to update?
Or that takes anywhere near this long?

My Tesla-enthusiast friend finds all this hilarious.

I truly hope the update does allow for OTA updates going forward.
Otherwise the more Taycans they sell, the more they are DDOSing their own service bays.

I am a person who -hates- not having my car, and staying out of the service bay was a big reason I wanted to go EV.

I guess I am a bit crabby this morning as I can't get my daily coffee without a car...but I said before this is hopefully the release that forgives all.

Totally hear you. I think back to the days of $500+ just to get a maps update for the PCM nav. Time elapsed was a 2 hour service appointment, perhaps with a PCM update, but mostly a tech feeding one or two DVDs and occasionally pecking through the install sequence. Actual time of the tech actively engaged with the car was a handful of minutes. I perceived that cost as Dealers/OPCs charging for you for the time occupied in a service bay.

By comparison, early accounts peg this update at 6 hours time elapsed, but with a lot of manual steps. That accounts for the 1 day estimate. If anything goes wrong (or the tech missteps) then some or all of the process would need to be repeated, which at 2x6 hours modulo 1 day puts you at two business days. 6 hours is still pretty long but I’ll bet it’s not a tech toiling, 100% engaged for 2 full business days.

It would be interesting to see those 67 steps laid out. Could be consoling, or infuriating!

I agree - hopefully this is the biggie that puts us in good stead for future OTA updates that obviate the need for service visits.

 

[DerekS]

Totally hear you. I think back to the days of $500+ just to get a maps update for the PCM nav.

OMG those were NIGHTMARES.

Once they ended up ordering a completely new PCM, claiming mine just wouldn't work.

Another time the job was completed but my test proved it was running the old maps and had to get redone.

I am really happy every time I see a "maps updated" popup now!

 

[Snowbird]

Overview of the new features of the software update

Overview:

Function	Description The new features depend on the country and vehicle equipment	Model year 2020-2021	Model year 2022
Vehicle electrical system	The functionality of the battery management system is optimised to prevent intermittent discharging of 12V batteries Increased stability of 12V vehicle electrical system during long idle periods	■
Function on Demand	A subsequent activation of the comfort opening/closing (KESSY) and the virtual pedal for opening the rear lid is now via Function on Demand	■	■
Navigation and infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM)	After setting up Spotify, Spotify is available as a separate media source in the PCM Android Auto is available via a cable connection New PCM design (coloured tiles) Voice control with new functions and improvements (intelligibility of voice commands) Adaptation of the layout of the route monitor and the setting for deactivating traffic symbols (e.g. roadworks, one-way streets)(Navigation Plus) Charging stations can be filtered and selected in the search function for their charging power The On Board Driver’s Manual can be used via voice control (“Hey Porsche...”) Improved route overview and operation display Omission of AM radio function in the Porsche Middle East market	■	■
View	Upgrading of the all-wheel drive display by repositioning it in the central computer (PCM) Revised and optimised display in the instrument cluster	■
Rear display unit	Display in national language for the Ukraine market is now available	■
Connectivity	Longer availability of the VTS alarm	■
Connectivity	Better availability of the colourful and grey services (News, Weather, Online radio, etc.)	■	■
Head-up display	Revised and optimised display in the head-up display Extension of display content in head-up display Optimised teaching of the head-up display in the workshop case	■
Assistance systems	Higher precision of assistance systems and expansion of market-specific availability Improved parking space detection for intelligent ParkAssist (even small parking spaces available) Higher availability of Lane Change Assist in confusing traffic situations Availability of Porsche Inno Drive in the markets Lithuania and Vatican Optimisation of traffic sign recognition Extension of ParkAssist for the Lithuania market Increased ParkAssist sensor range and better object detection	■	■
Diagnostics	Increased diagnostic reliability with external access	■	■
Vehicle handling	Further comfort enhancement of vehicle handling Further optimisation of braking performance	■	■
Power train	Increase in power train efficiency to increase range through improved all-wheel drive distribution (4WD only) Acoustic optimisation of power train noise from electric machines	■
Power train	Enhanced stability of the power train	■	■
Thermal management	Range optimisation/increased efficiency due to improved thermal management in the vehicle	■	■
Air conditioning	Avoidance of failure of the air-conditioning compressor and reduction of the risk of misting on the windscreen	■	■
Charging	Increased charging stability during AC charging More frequent availability of fast-charging when utilising the charging planner due to preconditioning of the high-voltage battery (not available for model year 2020) Better availability of the plug-and-charge function Selection of more powerful charging pedestal in charge planning Avoidance of very short charging stops in charge planning Adapted energy content of the battery during charging stop (adapted to removal of the quick-charging network)	■	■
OTA	Enabling online updates for various control units Significantly improved charge planning in navigation	■	■

 

[Techwizard100]

WNJ8 is the PCM and enhanced functionality - announced 22/7 and on release 25/7.

ANA6 which predates this is the safety recall for flickering screens etc.

Dropped off today. ETA 2-3 days. The dealer just completed the first one. As usual, some cars take longer to do than others and some crash 1/2 way during the update and have to be restarted. The 2nd time around usually takes. The good news is that the dealer now has a copy of the update on a USB drive and can move from car to car much quicker. So just like any other computer, boot car from a USB drive and run an update. Just amazing.

Big thanks to Porsche for not leaving us early adopters behind.

 

[Reg]

I still find it absolutely shocking that a software patch can take 2 days.

I agree! This is a morale outrage of the highest order! Shocked!! Shocked I tell you! More shocked than when I was shocked by something that I thought I would never be out-shocked by!

I do hope that I recover from this complete and utter shock. It is shocking!

Wait, an ELECTRIC car issue SHOCKED me! Now, that is SHOCKING!

 

[4thPcar]

Overview of the new features of the software update

Overview:

Function	Description The new features depend on the country and vehicle equipment	Model year 2020-2021	Model year 2022
Vehicle electrical system	The functionality of the battery management system is optimised to prevent intermittent discharging of 12V batteries Increased stability of 12V vehicle electrical system during long idle periods	■
Function on Demand	A subsequent activation of the comfort opening/closing (KESSY) and the virtual pedal for opening the rear lid is now via Function on Demand	■	■
Navigation and infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM)	After setting up Spotify, Spotify is available as a separate media source in the PCM Android Auto is available via a cable connection New PCM design (coloured tiles) Voice control with new functions and improvements (intelligibility of voice commands) Adaptation of the layout of the route monitor and the setting for deactivating traffic symbols (e.g. roadworks, one-way streets)(Navigation Plus) Charging stations can be filtered and selected in the search function for their charging power The On Board Driver’s Manual can be used via voice control (“Hey Porsche...”) Improved route overview and operation display Omission of AM radio function in the Porsche Middle East market	■	■
View	Upgrading of the all-wheel drive display by repositioning it in the central computer (PCM) Revised and optimised display in the instrument cluster	■
Rear display unit	Display in national language for the Ukraine market is now available	■
Connectivity	Longer availability of the VTS alarm	■
Connectivity	Better availability of the colourful and grey services (News, Weather, Online radio, etc.)	■	■
Head-up display	Revised and optimised display in the head-up display Extension of display content in head-up display Optimised teaching of the head-up display in the workshop case	■
Assistance systems	Higher precision of assistance systems and expansion of market-specific availability Improved parking space detection for intelligent ParkAssist (even small parking spaces available) Higher availability of Lane Change Assist in confusing traffic situations Availability of Porsche Inno Drive in the markets Lithuania and Vatican Optimisation of traffic sign recognition Extension of ParkAssist for the Lithuania market Increased ParkAssist sensor range and better object detection	■	■
Diagnostics	Increased diagnostic reliability with external access	■	■
Vehicle handling	Further comfort enhancement of vehicle handling Further optimisation of braking performance	■	■
Power train	Increase in power train efficiency to increase range through improved all-wheel drive distribution (4WD only) Acoustic optimisation of power train noise from electric machines	■
Power train	Enhanced stability of the power train	■	■
Thermal management	Range optimisation/increased efficiency due to improved thermal management in the vehicle	■	■
Air conditioning	Avoidance of failure of the air-conditioning compressor and reduction of the risk of misting on the windscreen	■	■
Charging	Increased charging stability during AC charging More frequent availability of fast-charging when utilising the charging planner due to preconditioning of the high-voltage battery (not available for model year 2020) Better availability of the plug-and-charge function Selection of more powerful charging pedestal in charge planning Avoidance of very short charging stops in charge planning Adapted energy content of the battery during charging stop (adapted to removal of the quick-charging network)	■	■
OTA	Enabling online updates for various control units Significantly improved charge planning in navigation	■	■

Can you confirm this is ANA6 and NOT the WNJ8 or the uPdate?

 

[satchurator]

Can you confirm this is ANA6 and NOT the WNJ8 or the uPdate?

Important to understand that campaigns ANA6, WNJ8, and WNK1 are all updates to PCM VR19.0.1 aka the P update. Please read this:
https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...ore-you-make-an-appointment.11883/post-176047

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