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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Durametric Diagnostic software

Hello everyone I am new to R L.
I was looking to purchase this kit but I want some input.

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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Saved me time in troubleshooting. Defintiely worth the few hundred $.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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A search will turn up quite a bit of info, but I have it and am very happy with it. There are less costly readers, but the Durametric has more features, so it depends what you need.

Welcome to Rennlist!
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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I've only used it to turn off the air-bag light after removing the seat, and to diagnose and engine misfire.

I'm super happy with it!
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 02:57 AM
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considering the price it is worth it. lots of interesting information can be read.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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It is a must if you have or plan on modding...if not you may go cheaper or leave the diagnostics to others.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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As mentioned, it will erase codes(CEL) and erase airbag light(which mine won't).Welcome to a great forum with lots of good advice from Porsche owners.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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It is great. I have the 3 car license, and I have 3 Porsches. It is especially good for Cayenne's with the maintenance indicator. If you only need to get rid of CEL, then there are some for <$50 that can work.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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AAA+++........paid for itself the first time I used it..........Buy It!
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Last Car
AAA+++........paid for itself the first time I used it..........Buy It!
C'ya,
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If you are getting loads of CELs or live far from a shop, get one. Otherwise, pay 30 bucks for the cheapest reader until you NEED the durametric. That's what I did. Honestly, I like it, but it just doesn't get used much. IMO, you need it for specialty stuff, but for most things (like generic CEL codes) it's just too expensive.

I keep a cheap code reader I leave in the car so I don't have to lug my laptop around. It works just fine for the very infrequent CEL.

-td
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Thanks guys Great input, I just order it .
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