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Old Jul 4, 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?

Seehttp://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.
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Old Jul 4, 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...
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Old Jul 4, 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.
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Old Jul 4, 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.
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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.
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