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For those curious, I took the liberty of renting a Durametric Professional version which allows the coding of the computer modules. I specifically needed this to code the rear body control module as this was replaced in my new to me Boxster by the former owner without programming it. I have not seen much documentation on what feature sets can be coded through their tool so figured I would post it here. Beyond what's available through the user interface, apparently you can do some custom coding, provided you understand what bits you are flipping. Obviously you want to be very careful here and take backups of the original coding. See pictures attached which code the 3 modules(Rear, Front and Gateway Control Modules) in my 2005 Porsche Boxster. Rear Body Control Module 1 Rear Body Control Module 2 Front Body Control Module 1 Front Body Control Module 2 Gateway Control Module 1 Gateway Control Module 2 Gateway Control Module 3
Thanks for posting. I was hoping there was a setting for interior lights that come on when door is opened. Reason being... I cannot get the footwell lights to come on with door, only with switch. Then, they stay on while driving. My understanding is there is off, on with door, on and stay on. How does your 2005 Boxster work? Maybe I have a bad switch?
When I open the door the footwell lights do go on.
Keep in mind that the Durametric does not configure every option. Need the PIWIS for that which you could rent (i've seen it advertised on FaceBook MarketPlace).
Thanks for posting. I was hoping there was a setting for interior lights that come on when door is opened. Reason being... I cannot get the footwell lights to come on with door, only with switch. Then, they stay on while driving. My understanding is there is off, on with door, on and stay on. How does your 2005 Boxster work? Maybe I have a bad switch?
Thanks for posting this! I have the regular Durametric from when I had a 981 CS which didn't allow coding. Now I have a 987.2 Spyder which (I believe) does allow coding, but I'm not sure I'd use it to do much other than disable the DRLs. Does the DRL activated via PCM system add the option to enable/disable DRLs?
First, just to clarify, the coding is dependent on the version of Durametric you have. Only the Professional version allows coding, the Enthusiast version (less expensive one limited to 3 vehicles) does not, so that is the first thing to check.
Second, unfortunately I don't know if the option "DRL activate via PCM system" actually turns on/off the DRLs. The google doc does a give a bit better explanation of some options, however keep in mind this is for all 9x7 vehicles
The table of various adjustments posted by jferguson6 is very timely in my case. I have just installed a Mr12v (Dension clone) device in my 987.1 Bose audio circuit. My Boxster S did not include a CD Changer and the Mr12v that mimics a CD Changer is currently not recognized. However, the manufacture of the Mr12v suggests that the vehicle must be re-coded in some cases. In reviewing your table, I note that in Gateway Control Module 1 there is an option to change "CD Changer 1" from "Not Installed' to "Installed". Your information provides me to a way to explain this to my Porsche technician in some intelligent manner so he understand what I am asking him to do.
When using the Durametric coding device, can one go directly to the the Gateway Control Module 1 and scroll down to "CD Changer 1" without having to go though the other modules (such as the Rear Body Control Module, etc.)? Since I am paying for this by the hour, I am hoping to keep labor charges to a minimum. Once again thank you jferguson6 for a very useful posting.
As far as I know the durametric menu and wording are exclusive to the durametric and not necessarily identical to the Porsche PIWIS menu used at the dealership. Of course I am not 100% certain since I never used a PIWIS.
And yes you can navigate to just the settings for the gateway control module and change the selection on the drop down. Those are actual screenshots from the durametric so what you see there is what you would see if you installed the software.
You could rent the professional durametric on eBay for $60 for 10 days if you want to take your chances.
Originally Posted by TEF
The table of various adjustments posted by jferguson6 is very timely in my case. I have just installed a Mr12v (Dension clone) device in my 987.1 Bose audio circuit. My Boxster S did not include a CD Changer and the Mr12v that mimics a CD Changer is currently not recognized. However, the manufacture of the Mr12v suggests that the vehicle must be re-coded in some cases. In reviewing your table, I note that in Gateway Control Module 1 there is an option to change "CD Changer 1" from "Not Installed' to "Installed". Your information provides me to a way to explain this to my Porsche technician in some intelligent manner so he understand what I am asking him to do.
When using the Durametric coding device, can one go directly to the the Gateway Control Module 1 and scroll down to "CD Changer 1" without having to go though the other modules (such as the Rear Body Control Module, etc.)? Since I am paying for this by the hour, I am hoping to keep labor charges to a minimum. Once again thank you jferguson6 for a very useful posting.
yep that’s it just a laptop. You will get a link to download the software when you receive the cable. Pretty straight forward. One thing as I mentioned since you are making changes., always backup the configuration before making the change. Just to play it safe. You will get prompted when you go to the coding section to backup the configuration to a file. Do that and you will be fine. You can always restore the original settings with that backup.
Originally Posted by TEF
Thanks for your prompt response. Other than a pc laptop, what else is needed when renting the professional durametric from an ebay vendor?
and what does the Mr12Volt get you that you don’t have with the original Bluetooth?
Originally Posted by jferguson6
yep that’s it just a laptop. You will get a link to download the software when you receive the cable. Pretty straight forward. One thing as I mentioned since you are making changes., always backup the configuration before making the change. Just to play it safe. You will get prompted when you go to the coding section to backup the configuration to a file. Do that and you will be fine. You can always restore the original settings with that backup.
What original bluetooth? All I have is the Bose system with a CDR23 AM/FM radio and CD slot. The Mr12v allows me to receive calls on my cell phone, send music from cell (via BT) to car's audio system and also connect (via analog cable) a Sirius receiver. The alternative is an aftermarket head unit.that is much more expensive. In addition to the head unit is a costly interface box required for installing it in a Porsche. It seems there is nothing cheap when dealing with a Porsche. .
Yep, of course you are right. I haven't had the chance to play with the car much (recent purchase) and assumed wrongly it had bluetooth. So I guess the Mr12v is the only option?
The guide is very helpful, I’ve replaced the rear module in my 987 Boxster and everything works fine when running open/close from the durametric but the switch does not operate the roof. The windows drop correctly etc the roof micro switch is fine.
I cannot find on the durametric the place to view the input from the switch, it doesn’t seem to appear in any of the modules. Does anyone know which module the switch for open/close is?
I'll check where the activation data shows up at lunchtime.
I have a similar issue with mine, switch doesn't open the roof but mine can close the roof. As per your situation, unlatching the header rail drops both windows. I’ve replaced the switch incase it was that…it wasn’t. I ended up buying a Foxwell NT530 to open my roof on nice days 😊 as well as it’s diagnostic/coding features. I reached a point (at the start of summer when I wanted to start opening the roof) after all my own basic diagnosing and checking microswitches etc that I succumbed to taking it to the dealer and seeing if they could diagnose the issue. They couldn’t and suggested the switch might be the culprit which is what prompted the new switch.
Using my Foxwell NT530 I could only see the status of the top latch or closed state of the roof, not the option of seeing the roof switch itself being activated.
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Durametric Coding Modules for 987.1
