teddysam1

Has anyone used a Durametric on a OBD 1 993? If so, for what?
Also, is it worth getting? Or can someone suggest something else to use....

BobbyT

Depends on what you want to do, but ScanTool (freeware) is quite powerful, and the only other thing you need to use it beside a laptop is our friend Tore's T-OBD Diagnostic Interface, shown here:

http://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/...4-and-993.html

teddysam1

Unfortunately my diagnostic plug is round......is there a diagnostic tool for a OBD 1 993 that comes with its own computer?

ppressle

Durametric makes an adapter plug to go from round to obd2 shaped

The Bergvill site also references an adapter:
Early 993 models, Porsche 964 and 968 need an 19-pin adapter, sold separately.

Spyerx

I have both scan tool and durametric. They both do some of the same things and some different things. Neither has all the functionality of the hammer. I use durametric on an odb1 964, my 997, and cayenne.

teddysam1

I have a 997.1 and a 993 obd1. I'm trying to get a dianostic scanner for both cars (all in one). So far it seems the Durametric enthusiast kit is my best bet. Thanks...

Rick

Any key things you can do with one vs the other? I'm trying to determine which I should buy...not sure which.

Thanks much,

Rick

pp000830

I have the older Durametric cable that only works with the earlier software version. It graphs dynamic data and provides access to the 4 modules, engine, brakes, hvac, air bag. The only issues I have found is that it doesn't always handshake and somtimes requires several attempts although this may simply be the old laptop I use and I get to the car's airbag module through the 964 menu, go figure?

phoneyman

Does the Durametrics cable for OBD I offer any more usability than the flashing dash sequence does?

teddysam1

Thank you

nine9six

Phoneyman,
Just the graphics interface of the Durametrics software might make it worth it to me; but I would wait and purchase a used enthusiast edition that had the 19 pin adapter cable, and 1 VIN remaining for $100.

Admittedly, I can't comment on any more usability than the flashing dash sequencing, but you can go to Durametrics site and view/download the functionality chart and bounce it against what you are able to execute with the flashing dash, and in essence answer your own question!

phoneyman

Thanks Nine,

I have a 96 aka OBDII and have the durametrics setup. Coming from Audis, I was a little surprised with the lack of features with Durametrics, but thats because the Ross-tech setup for Audi/VW is pretty superb. When I learned about the dash sequence for the 993s, i thought it was pretty cool Porsche included diagnostics like that. I assume most standard owners dont know about the OBD I diagnostics since I've only seen it mentioned a few times on RL.

nine9six

Sorry about the confusion...When you asked about the differences I naturally assumed you had a 95 OBD I car. My bad.