981, best service reset/diag tool?
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I have a 981 S and do all my own maintenance since I track it a lot of change fluids often, etc. What's the best tool for resetting service intervals and general reading of diagnostic data? Also is there anything that can cycle the ABS pump for bleeding brakes?
Is a Durometric what i'm after? iCarSoft?
Is a Durometric what i'm after? iCarSoft?
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Durametric Enthusiast version should handle it:
Owen at Durametric says:
"That capability is supported. Look under Activations for the Stability Management system."
Owen at Durametric says:
"That capability is supported. Look under Activations for the Stability Management system."
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I actually just got a response to me email to Duratech and they confirm that it doesn't support the ABS bleed functions on the 981. Bummer.
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I am a big DIYer and have a Foxwell NT520Pro with the Porsche firmware..
I have used it to reset the service reminder/light on my 981 Cayman as well as disable the rear spoiler on a friends 997 turbo.. It can read real-time data as well although I have not really used it for that... For realtime data I use a Durametric enthusiast; log the data to a file and then import into a graphing tool my my laptop (e.g. datazap.me)
The Torque app (with a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle) will also read real-time data with some pretty cool graphs..
I have used it to reset the service reminder/light on my 981 Cayman as well as disable the rear spoiler on a friends 997 turbo.. It can read real-time data as well although I have not really used it for that... For realtime data I use a Durametric enthusiast; log the data to a file and then import into a graphing tool my my laptop (e.g. datazap.me)
The Torque app (with a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle) will also read real-time data with some pretty cool graphs..
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Not normally needed, but it'd be nice to have when you do. I'm basically trying to figure out what tool offers the most functions. Seems like the Durametric is pretty lacking for the 981 compared to the 987, but maybe it'd be the same for iCarSoft too. Can't quite tell.
PDK fill mode tool would also be nice.
PDK fill mode tool would also be nice.
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PDK fill mode would definitely be nice to have.
Maybe the reason ABS bleed mode would be needed is if the ABS unit was removed and replaced and the replaced unit has no oil at all in the pump portion of its circuits. Typical brake bleeding and flushing just flows air bubbles right by the closed ABS solenoid valves that only open in ABS activation. Meanwhile, behind those solenoid valves internally the ABS pump and fluid circuits stay full of fluid with no air introduced.
Maybe the reason ABS bleed mode would be needed is if the ABS unit was removed and replaced and the replaced unit has no oil at all in the pump portion of its circuits. Typical brake bleeding and flushing just flows air bubbles right by the closed ABS solenoid valves that only open in ABS activation. Meanwhile, behind those solenoid valves internally the ABS pump and fluid circuits stay full of fluid with no air introduced.
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PDK fill mode would definitely be nice to have.
Maybe the reason ABS bleed mode would be needed is if the ABS unit was removed and replaced and the replaced unit has no oil at all in the pump portion of its circuits. Typical brake bleeding and flushing just flows air bubbles right by the closed ABS solenoid valves that only open in ABS activation. Meanwhile, behind those solenoid valves internally the ABS pump and fluid circuits stay full of fluid with no air introduced.
Maybe the reason ABS bleed mode would be needed is if the ABS unit was removed and replaced and the replaced unit has no oil at all in the pump portion of its circuits. Typical brake bleeding and flushing just flows air bubbles right by the closed ABS solenoid valves that only open in ABS activation. Meanwhile, behind those solenoid valves internally the ABS pump and fluid circuits stay full of fluid with no air introduced.
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I have a 981 S and do all my own maintenance since I track it a lot of change fluids often, etc. What's the best tool for resetting service intervals and general reading of diagnostic data? Also is there anything that can cycle the ABS pump for bleeding brakes?
Is a Durometric what i'm after? iCarSoft?
Is a Durometric what i'm after? iCarSoft?
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BTW - used an iCarScan X431 (different from iCarSoft) which has the ABS/PSM bleed function. It also has battery registration for my Cayenne (not needed on a 987.2) - but it doesn't seem to write it correctly.
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I would argue it's needed every time the brakes are flushed. It's the only way to get entrapped air and old fluid out of the ABS/PMS modulator. Each wheel has it's own hydraulic circuit in the modulator - and each should be activated while flushing (or bleeding.) My Boxster was maintained by a Porsche mechanic (the owners son) - and when I flushed the brakes about 3 months ago with my mechanic - he was quite surprised at the amount of air that came out of the modulator. I was quite happy on how much firmer and easier to modulate the brakes were. Not bleeding the modulator would be like changing the oil but leaving the old filter in place. It makes you feel good - but it's not the right way to do the job.
BTW - used an iCarScan X431 (different from iCarSoft) which has the ABS/PSM bleed function. It also has battery registration for my Cayenne (not needed on a 987.2) - but it doesn't seem to write it correctly.
BTW - used an iCarScan X431 (different from iCarSoft) which has the ABS/PSM bleed function. It also has battery registration for my Cayenne (not needed on a 987.2) - but it doesn't seem to write it correctly.
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It is important to get old fluid flushed out of the ABS units as it absorbs moisture and that causes corrosion internally. I have seen inside dead ABS units and it is not pretty. Do a full flush at least every 2 years to ensure longest life of your brake systems.
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My Autel Maxdiag Elite MD802 can open the solenoid valves in the ABS unit and can also lock and release the EPB to assist with changing the rear rotors/pads.
I've used it to reset my maintenance and oil intervals.
I've used it to reset my maintenance and oil intervals.
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I confirmed with Duratec that it cannot activate ABS for flushing or do PDK fill mode.
The iCarSoft claims it can do ABS activation, electic parking brake, and battery registration. I bought the unit, but haven't tried any of that.
The iCarSoft claims it can do ABS activation, electic parking brake, and battery registration. I bought the unit, but haven't tried any of that.