worf928

I would be willing to pay $300 for the tester. I would, however, expect it to accommodate the PSD bleed procedure. I'd be willing to pay that right now - this instant if the unit was ready- as I'll probably be paying a shop to use the Hammer on my '89 within the next month.

I would love a software w/cable solution. However, the nice thing with a piece of hardware is that it cannot be pirated. So, while I'd love the PeeCee solution I understand and I'd live with the extra-brick-solution.

John Speake

OK Dave, duly noted !

Thanks.

Crackhead944S

I know, I know this is an old topic, but this device could have saved me a lot of money. Heck, I'm considering going to SITM(OK, I won't go, the sharks would eat my 944 or could I 'half' go?) just to get a chance to use the 9288 tool, which I just learned existed.

Is this project to create this device still active?

BTW, what happened to JDSPorsche.com? Porsche in the address?

Ed Scherer

I just got mine last Friday and used it to reset an airbag fault and diagnose what was causing it. Also played with some of the other features (LH/EZK testing, actuator testing, etc.).

Nice unit. Works as advertised.

Got mine via 928 Specialists. [info for JDS 928 Diagnostic Tester "The Spanner" at 928 Specialists]

Crackhead944S

Cool,

Thanks Ed. I wonder how the software update is coming for the 944s. Maybe not since the 944 owners are a cheap crowd j/k

It would be nice to have, since I will someday have to get a 928 GTS for my son

John Speake

Hi Mark,
The 944 software could be released as an addition to the 928 soon. But the demand for the 944 option is very low.

I assume because they are much less complex cars to fault find ?

I'm still here, although my website and info@ mail servers have been out of action since last Saturday - they are expected back on today...

Schocki

John,
That sounds good to me ! I could finally check the brain of my 928 and 944.
The 911 doesn't have a brain just a soul that I haven't found yet

John Speake

Hi Schocki,
Your 944 is in Germany ?

User 41221

John, I am still working on testing it on several different models. The 944 is a different animal but this will be a worthwhile investment for anyone that owns an '87 to '94 Porsche once the software is fully sorted, in my opinion.

Regards,

John Speake

Hi Scott,
I look forward to hearing from you ! Have you tried it on a 944 yet ?

Regards

User 41221

I wired up some jumpers to run from the 19 pin connector to use to try and troubleshoot a 944S, but had limited success with getting it to read codes. It acted like it was reading them but I got a lot of errors, so I want to track down the proper connector and pin out before giving you any real feedback. Any chance you have that info handy?

I also tested the unit on a 964 without any luck, but that car had known wiring/DME issues so I did not get any quality info for you on that one.

Regards,

John Speake

Hi Scott,
Doesn't the 944 have the 12way connector, which you have the lead for ?

cambria

Hi John, I would be interested in one for my 87 S4 in the $300 range. What would the cost be for the mods to a '87?

John Speake

Hi Terrence,
Well the price ended up at a bit more than $300 :-) They are for sale from 928 Specialists - see link earlier in this thread.

To upgrade an 87's ECUs for diganostics would be 100USD for the pair of chips.

User 41221

John, I received the 19 pin round plug lead from you, but I did not get the 12 pin lead with it. If you have one that you can send to me for testing purposes, that would be great, as I have a 944S and a 951 right now that I test the diagnostic tool on.

There are two of these in KC now, eh? Cool!

Regards,