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07-04-2007, 06:51 PM
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Has anyone has experience using the Durametric Porsche Diagnostic Tool that sells for $247 plus shipping on eBay?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Diagn...QQcmdZViewItem)
Seems a lot to spend for a connecting cable and software package for your laptop. But then there is the time and expense of taking the car somewhere to get a code read. This all related to my earlier question about the airbag warning light coming on after a seat was removed to repair the upholstery. Living on an island and having a two hour trip each way to get to a reputable dealer or indy shop makes one think the price is not too bad, if it works as advertised.
Thanks,
Bob
See
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Diagn...QQcmdZViewItem) Seems a lot to spend for a connecting cable and software package for your laptop. But then there is the time and expense of taking the car somewhere to get a code read. This all related to my earlier question about the airbag warning light coming on after a seat was removed to repair the upholstery. Living on an island and having a two hour trip each way to get to a reputable dealer or indy shop makes one think the price is not too bad, if it works as advertised.
Thanks,
Bob
07-04-2007, 07:00 PM
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94169
List price $79. I ain't very technical, but think this will do what you are asking...
List price $79. I ain't very technical, but think this will do what you are asking...
07-04-2007, 07:15 PM
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Durametric is the way to go. It is Porsche specific and does ALOT more that just spit out a usless OBD-II code #. It is worht the $250 if you use it once.
07-04-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed Newman
Durametric is the way to go. It is Porsche specific and does ALOT more that just spit out a usless OBD-II code #. It is worht the $250 if you use it once.
It is P-car specific regarding the help functions, and it can reset most fault codes. It also can log a lot of real time data, it really depends on how much you wnat to diagnose your car versus having someone else do it.
