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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 08:46 AM
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So the passenger window was making scrappie noises so I took the door panel off and fixed the cable.
Now I got an airbag warning light. I suppose I should have disconnected the battery But nooooo I didn't . So what you I have to do to fix it?
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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A Durametric would / could reset the light........or you need to head to the dealer. If you don't have a Durametric this might be the time get one. Items like yours will be pay for itself in no time. Good luck.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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+996 to what Sneaky Pete above said.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 12:38 PM
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Woot, got a line on a Durametric from an EX VW Porsche mechanic / racer friend.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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They have a professional and back yard mechanic version - do they both reset
Or do you need the pro version?

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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by roadblock
They have a professional and back yard mechanic version - do they both reset
Or do you need the pro version?

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The cheaper (enthusiast version they call it) will do.
"These (enthusiast version) kits were designed for the Porsche enthusiast, those that work on their own car(s). With the exception of the Coding feature*, the Enthusiast kits offer all of the same capabilities as the Professional kits."
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 06:07 PM
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If you have a 99 the durametric won't do ****. I bought one for that exact same reason, bought the pro cable, it wouldn't communicate with the airbag system or any of the sub systems for that fact. Durametric attempted to blame my cars communication line, I took it into the dealer and the the light was off and I was on my way within 5 minutes
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 07:17 PM
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I disagree with you mrm3. I had a 99 and it took care of my airbag light on a few occasions.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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Agree with Pete. Sounds like you have a communication line problem (or your cable was a dud).
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 02:40 PM
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They sent me a replacement cable, same problem. Took it into the dealer, and they noted zero problems with the communications line and solved my problem within five minutes.
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 04:33 PM
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That's strange indeed and I can't explain it. However, Durametric works on the '99 996 and boxsters models in general. Otherwise, this issue would have been all over the internet by now.

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They sent me a replacement cable, same problem. Took it into the dealer, and they noted zero problems with the communications line and solved my problem within five minutes.
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