Nurburger

I don't benefit from promoting Durametric, but in my experience it is without doubt the best way to keep your stealership honest & save you $$$ on simple tweaks such as reseting the service light.

I just have the enthusiast version but it's paid for itself multiple times through code definition and my ability to research those codes on various forums.

It's also funny when my local SA greets me whenever I call regarding my newer Pcars - probably much different to his clients that have no clue.

Blue Bread

The X431 Cresetter II cleared the maintenance reminders on my 981. Don't forget to update to the latest firmware from their website once you receive it.

BoulderGeek

Just as a public service (and not trying to sound like a tool); these are cool and inexpensive devices.

You need a 987.2 (or above) for it to work, however. 987.1 can read codes, but not write a service light reset.

When I informed the company of this fact, they refunded my money.

I'd definitely rather have a $35 tool that reset my 2006 CS oil light.

raconne2

Oh man! This thread asked and answered my exact question. I've been driving around with the service light on for a few weeks now. This thread saved me a silly trip (not to mention some $$).

Thanks a bunch, gentlemen!

FIA-F1

I wanted to reset my service light to my 05 Boxster S and researched devices. I ended up with the icarsoft Por II. I tried following the prompts and didn't work. I contacted customer service and the instructed me to download the latest software. Wasn't straight forward but got that download done. Again followed the prompts and did not quite get it done but started playing with it and managed to eliminate the service light. You know how it is...when you are experimenting you don't always note the steps. Regardless, with Por II, job done. I think they go for about $120 give or take if you look around.

rpmillie

Hey guys, resurrecting this old thread out of the ashes to see if anyone has an easy answer for a 987.1 (2008 Cayman S). Durametric with the cable and a laptop, etc sounds clunky and overkill for simple service reset.

This hassle and aggravation is not a new thing that Porsche just came up with. I had a 1987 BMW 325is that had oil/service lights that could not be reset by the owner. Fortunately someone figured out the pre-OBDII connector and which two pins to jump in order to do the reset. It was simple, fast, and safe hack.

OBDII BMWs have the inexpensive Peake Code reader which is excellent for engine codes and light resets.

Anything light the Peake tool available for Porsche?
http://www.peakeresearch.com/index.html

Anyone come up with a safe hack for resetting the lights?

TommyV

I bought the Durametric enthusiast version. If you call Durametric, sometimes they have refurbed units that are cheaper. I had one for my Cayenne a few years ago and thought I wouldn't be in another Porsche for a while. It sold for near retail on the marketplace forum with in a couple days even though it only had 2 VIN's left.

Yogi911

Search "creader 7s" there was a thread a month ago. Works great.

AmericanPupusa

I use the icarsoft Por II tool. It works on several Porsches and is pretty easy to use. I didn't have to update anything. I use it to reset error codes and the oil light indicator. It works for brake sensor reset and steering wheel angle sensor. Here's a vid where I used it to reset codes after MAF was going bad.

bkrantz

icarsoft Por II tool worked for me. I did the update before I tried it on the car, so can't say if it worked out of the box.

skuplist

I spoke with Durametric and they don't guarantee it will work with the 2016 Spyder. Any one confirm that it will work?

terbiumactivated

Another reason to dislike "forward technology". I love my car but companies that attempt to thwart you resetting oil service lights are dicks, it takes two seconds in the Ford.

Dazugus

It worked for me. The Durametric software doesn't list Spyder specifically, but I chose 981 Boxster and ran the service light reset command, and it worked on first try. I don't remember the exact command name, sorry.

MrMoose

It’s not a 981, but on my 987.2 I had to pull the instrument cluster fuse after clearing with Durametric to get the service warning to go out. This is mentioned as being necessary for some cars in the documentation.

terbiumactivated

Never had to pull the fuse on my 987.2 with the durametric and I'm grateful I have not. Mr Moose what did you have to do reset it and pull the fuse to break the circuit then simply replace it? Can you share which number fuse it was, I'd like to make a note in case one of my future resets includes the same procedure.