What's a good, cost effective, OBDII-diagnostic scanner?
#16
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I am a huge fan of the Durametric scanner.... Just type in the brand name in search and plenty of threads will pop up. I use it mainly for my 996, but it does support 993s and 964s... Great product, though you do need a laptop.
-B
-B
#17
Drifting
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#18
Hey Roger,
I have the Durametric scan tool/software. You're welcome to use it if you like. I'm up the road from you in Auburn. Send me a PM with contact info if you're interested.
Phil
I have the Durametric scan tool/software. You're welcome to use it if you like. I'm up the road from you in Auburn. Send me a PM with contact info if you're interested.
Phil
#19
Drifting
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Hi Phil,
Thanks, very generous offer. Car don't have any issues at the moment, just want to get one of the hand held units in case. This is one of those tools I've needed for a while and been putting off.
Thanks, very generous offer. Car don't have any issues at the moment, just want to get one of the hand held units in case. This is one of those tools I've needed for a while and been putting off.
#20
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Guys,
Do either the Actron 9180, or the Innova 3130 allow you to check/monitor the air fuel compensation in the DME/computer to trouble shoot the codes related to MAF or O2 sensors failing?
I forget the actual data you monitor, but its been brought up a number of times as mandatory in order to diag whats going on when trouble shooting the MAF and O2s.
David
Do either the Actron 9180, or the Innova 3130 allow you to check/monitor the air fuel compensation in the DME/computer to trouble shoot the codes related to MAF or O2 sensors failing?
I forget the actual data you monitor, but its been brought up a number of times as mandatory in order to diag whats going on when trouble shooting the MAF and O2s.
David
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Roger,
Let me know if you decide on the Equus. My friend is the Controller there and I can get a discount. It's good to comparison shop!!
Let me know if you decide on the Equus. My friend is the Controller there and I can get a discount. It's good to comparison shop!!
#22
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Their trying to get a group buy going on the Durametric scanner! IMHO, it's the best option for a 993, you can scan reset & read values, all very important, it also does airbags & ABS.
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I don't want to step on any sponsor's toes, but I believe most of the mid to higher end scanner already do this. I have the 3140 and it's great!! But hey, I love our sponsors!
#24
I bought one at Auto Zone for $39. It was a clearance item and they had more recently. It scans,reads and re-sets the code and the accompanying book tells you what the codes mean. Good luck. I still can't figure out why all 4 of my O2 sensors code.
#25
Drifting
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That' a very generous offer, thank you. As a matter of fact I had decided to go with Equus but didn't know which one. Why did you pick the 3140 over the 3130?
There is a fair jump in price to go up to the 3140 but then it looks like it will do pre-OBDII cars also.
#26
Drifting
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I'm tempted but it's $250 and then I need to buy a laptop as well. Starts adding up.
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Aside: How many 964 Speedsters are there? I know of an owner who works in SLC.
#28
Burning Brakes
[QUOTE=hoggel;5248766]Do you have the Pro or the Enthusiast? I guess it doesn't matter since I just ordered one for myself. But if I had seen your post before ... .
Aside: How many 964 Speedsters are there? I know of an owner who works in SLC.[/QUOTE
I ordered a Enthusiast kit today from Durametric because they offered me a returned unit with full warranty for $197.00. Thats a $50 savings.
Rob mentioned he had two more returned units for that price.
The contact info is: info@durametric.com
Happy shopping.
Aside: How many 964 Speedsters are there? I know of an owner who works in SLC.[/QUOTE
I ordered a Enthusiast kit today from Durametric because they offered me a returned unit with full warranty for $197.00. Thats a $50 savings.
Rob mentioned he had two more returned units for that price.
The contact info is: info@durametric.com
Happy shopping.
#29
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I'm a marketing man's dream. I saw your thread, went right to the Durametric sight, and bought the product.
I have a Fuel Relay fault code right now that a tech is telling me keeps my readiness codes from setting. I checked all the wiring and replaced the relay. Now I'm going to use this tool to clear the code and verify it doesn't come back. I don't want to keep paying $90 a pop to check codes.
And I'm going to work on a mechanical SAI solution for 993s. It will help if the SAI drive via the Durametric works out.
TIA if it works, it's all your fault if I don't like it.
I have a Fuel Relay fault code right now that a tech is telling me keeps my readiness codes from setting. I checked all the wiring and replaced the relay. Now I'm going to use this tool to clear the code and verify it doesn't come back. I don't want to keep paying $90 a pop to check codes.
And I'm going to work on a mechanical SAI solution for 993s. It will help if the SAI drive via the Durametric works out.
TIA if it works, it's all your fault if I don't like it.
#30
Another app one might consider (less expensive) which has extensive OBDII
and mentioned by other Rennlisters prior to the addition of the Porsche
module:
www.autoenginuity.com
and mentioned by other Rennlisters prior to the addition of the Porsche
module:
www.autoenginuity.com