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10-24-2009, 12:39 AM
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I'd like to introduce myself...
Hello Ya'll! My name is Andre and live since 1999 in Alabama. Bevor I've lived in Germany so please forgive me should I express myself somewhat "funny" every now and then...
Besides my old trusty 924s I'm driving a 1996 993 Convertible with almost 50K miles on the clock - only on weekends if there is time - and the most famous CEL came on just a couple of weeks ago. Being familiar with Robin Sun's web site I found some helpful information about a scanning tool from OBD-2.com (Alex Peper). My previous attempt to read out the fault code wasn't succesful using the Equus OBD2 scanner available at Sears - the device couldn't establish a connection to the vehicle.
Has anyone made some experience using Alex scanning software? Any advice will be appreciated. Joel Reiser recommends the Durametric scanning tool but with a cost of almost $300 it appears to be too pricy...
Regards
Andre'
Besides my old trusty 924s I'm driving a 1996 993 Convertible with almost 50K miles on the clock - only on weekends if there is time - and the most famous CEL came on just a couple of weeks ago. Being familiar with Robin Sun's web site I found some helpful information about a scanning tool from OBD-2.com (Alex Peper). My previous attempt to read out the fault code wasn't succesful using the Equus OBD2 scanner available at Sears - the device couldn't establish a connection to the vehicle.
Has anyone made some experience using Alex scanning software? Any advice will be appreciated. Joel Reiser recommends the Durametric scanning tool but with a cost of almost $300 it appears to be too pricy...
Regards
Andre'
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10-24-2009, 02:27 AM
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300 too pricey???? Heck, that's less than the rear tires you're buying every year. I have an idea where you can sneak this in.
Andre's Birthday List
- Box of cigars, preferably Rocky Patel Maduros
- Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- durametric scanning tool
- Rolex
- Pair of Allen Edmonds wing tips
- Filet-o-Fish from McDonalds
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Andre's Birthday List
- Box of cigars, preferably Rocky Patel Maduros
- Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- durametric scanning tool
- Rolex
- Pair of Allen Edmonds wing tips
- Filet-o-Fish from McDonalds
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10-24-2009, 06:21 AM
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300 too pricey???? Heck, that's less than the rear tires you're buying every year. I have an idea where you can sneak this in.
Andre's Birthday List
- Box of cigars, preferably Rocky Patel Maduros
- Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- durametric scanning tool
- Rolex
- Pair of Allen Edmonds wing tips
- Filet-o-Fish from McDonalds
Andre's Birthday List
- Box of cigars, preferably Rocky Patel Maduros
- Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- durametric scanning tool
- Rolex
- Pair of Allen Edmonds wing tips
- Filet-o-Fish from McDonalds
Andreas
10-24-2009, 08:33 AM
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I have heard there are some really helpful Porsche guys in AL 
What area are you in? Great bunch of guys in Bham and Huntsville. Either of those regions would have someone that could help you out.
What area are you in? Great bunch of guys in Bham and Huntsville. Either of those regions would have someone that could help you out.
10-24-2009, 10:14 AM
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[QUOTE=black ice;7013747]300 too pricey???? Heck, that's less than the rear tires you're buying every year. I have an idea where you can sneak this in.
Andre's Birthday List
- Box of cigars, preferably Rocky Patel Maduros
- Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- durametric scanning tool
- Rolex
- Pair of Allen Edmonds wing tips
- Filet-o-Fish from McDonalds
Hey, that's a fine birthday list! Rolex is not my style though - I prefer Tag Heuer! I guess I'm just too nifty; the last rear tires I had put on was a set of Michelin Pilot's 4 or 5 years ago with 40% still remaining...
$300 for a scanning tool is still expensive compared to Alex's software simply downloaded to a laptop (Robin calls it a portable flight data recorder!), which is only $122 plus $12 for a USB cable! I'm just looking for the biggest and best bang for the buck...
I'm located in Anniston - not too much around. It takes me at least an hour to get to B'ham.
Andre's Birthday List
- Box of cigars, preferably Rocky Patel Maduros
- Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- durametric scanning tool
- Rolex
- Pair of Allen Edmonds wing tips
- Filet-o-Fish from McDonalds
Hey, that's a fine birthday list! Rolex is not my style though - I prefer Tag Heuer! I guess I'm just too nifty; the last rear tires I had put on was a set of Michelin Pilot's 4 or 5 years ago with 40% still remaining...
$300 for a scanning tool is still expensive compared to Alex's software simply downloaded to a laptop (Robin calls it a portable flight data recorder!), which is only $122 plus $12 for a USB cable! I'm just looking for the biggest and best bang for the buck...
I'm located in Anniston - not too much around. It takes me at least an hour to get to B'ham.
10-24-2009, 12:56 PM
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10-24-2009, 01:38 PM
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Hello Ya'll! My name is Andre' Jourdain, and live since 1999 in Alabama. Bevor I've lived in Germany so please forgive me should I express myself somewhat "funny" every now and then...
Besides my old trusty 924s I'm driving a 1996 993 Convertible with almost 50K miles on the clock - only on weekends if there is time - and the most famous CEL came on just a couple of weeks ago. Being familiar with Robin Sun's web site I found some helpful information about a scanning tool from OBD-2.com (Alex Peper). My previous attempt to read out the fault code wasn't succesful using the Equus OBD2 scanner available at Sears - the device couldn't establish a connection to the vehicle.
Has anyone made some experience using Alex scanning software? Any advice will be appreciated. Joel Reiser recommends the Durametric scanning tool but with a cost of almost $300 it appears to be too pricy...
Regards
Andre'
Besides my old trusty 924s I'm driving a 1996 993 Convertible with almost 50K miles on the clock - only on weekends if there is time - and the most famous CEL came on just a couple of weeks ago. Being familiar with Robin Sun's web site I found some helpful information about a scanning tool from OBD-2.com (Alex Peper). My previous attempt to read out the fault code wasn't succesful using the Equus OBD2 scanner available at Sears - the device couldn't establish a connection to the vehicle.
Has anyone made some experience using Alex scanning software? Any advice will be appreciated. Joel Reiser recommends the Durametric scanning tool but with a cost of almost $300 it appears to be too pricy...
Regards
Andre'
If you do a search on the forum for OBD2 or OBDII you should find lots of info for you to digest.
Good luck and welcome to the forum. Your English is better than my German.
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If the OBD2 scanner couldn't establish a connection it sounds like the Immobilizer was active. If you start and run the car you should have no trouble est. a connection.
If you do a search on the forum for OBD2 or OBDII you should find lots of info for you to digest.
Good luck and welcome to the forum. Your English is better than my German.
If you do a search on the forum for OBD2 or OBDII you should find lots of info for you to digest.
Good luck and welcome to the forum. Your English is better than my German.
Alex also suggested to check the fuse of the cigarette lighter, which, by the way, was OK! Thanks for the tip! I'll try again...
Black cab, w/cashmere beige interior?
10-25-2009, 10:38 PM
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Thanks, Rick! Yes, black w/cashmere interior. I upgraded to aluminum shifter and parking brake handle - it's actually a 996 turbo shift **** special ordered for the 993. Glad to be on board, should have joined years ago when I purchased this car! Lot's of qualified commments, and the people seem to be very nice, too!
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10-25-2009, 10:41 PM
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