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Old 02-04-2018, 09:21 PM
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anyone in the So Bay LA with a Durametric willing to help out? I have an airbag light that needs to be reset. Forgot to unplug battery whilst installing seats. Some liquid libations for your time. Thanks
Old 02-04-2018, 09:35 PM
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durametric wont help. you need a pwis from the dealer or an indy shop
Old 02-04-2018, 10:31 PM
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From the Durametric web page...
Can it really turn off my airbag light?
YES! Not only can the system turn off the airbag light but it can tell you why it is on in the first place.
Old 02-05-2018, 12:52 AM
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I do know it will reset the airbag light on a 997TT. I used my enthusiast version ( 6.3.2.5 ) to do it.
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My durametric did it fo me on my previous 99 c4 carrera. I would come do it for you but i have already used 2 of my 3 vin# And i still have not connected it to my Cayanne. And oops wrong south bay.
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My durametric did it fo me on my previous 99 c4 carrera. I would come do it for you but i have already used 2 of my 3 vin# And i still have not connected it to my Cayanne. And oops wrong south bay.
thanks for the thought, bummer I didn't know the durametric was vehicle id specific. if anyone has access to pwis would help.

someone mentioned that the airbag light eventually cycled off, not sure if it will or not. I could live with that if so, just hate looking at the light at start up. I usually unplug the battery and for some reason I removed seats with out unplugging in the distant past and didn't have any lights or issues as long as the key wasn't inserted or turned on it was fine, evidently not this time around...
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Have you tried disconeccting the battery for a few minutes?
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
Have you tried disconeccting the battery for a few minutes?
yes the first thing I attempted. Overnight to no avail
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I have a durametric pro, but im a little ways from you in Rowland Heights. If you're willing to make the drive you're welcome to come use it.
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Originally Posted by dos531
I have a durametric pro, but im a little ways from you in Rowland Heights. If you're willing to make the drive you're welcome to come use it.
dos531 thanks for the offer, I may hit you up. I have never used one so hopefully you might have a better insight on how to use it. have you had to reset your airbag?
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Originally Posted by Oak
dos531 thanks for the offer, I may hit you up. I have never used one so hopefully you might have a better insight on how to use it. have you had to reset your airbag?
I've used the durametric, but i've never had to reset an airbag before.
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I believe a durametric will do the trick, but if it's an 'enthusiast' version instead of a 'pro', I think it will use up one of the three vin's that can be coupled to the tool.

Several reports that the icarsoft POR II (about $128 on Amazon) can also reset 996 and 997 airbag lights as well as many other functions.

(eg: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...bag-reset.html)

This isn't a 996, but you get the idea, though I'd verify 996 airbag compatibility with the vendor.

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Old 02-05-2018, 06:33 PM
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The air bag light will never go off by itself, not with time or battery disconnects. Must be reset with Durametric or PWIS.
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Originally Posted by pfbz
I believe a durametric will do the trick, but if it's an 'enthusiast' version instead of a 'pro', I think it will use up one of the three vin's that can be coupled to the tool.

Several reports that the icarsoft POR II (about $128 on Amazon) can also reset 996 and 997 airbag lights as well as many other functions.

(eg: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...bag-reset.html)

This isn't a 996, but you get the idea, though I'd verify 996 airbag compatibility with the vendor.

thanks for the insight on this tool. it looks like most dealers want to charge +100 for an airbag reset. for the price this icar looks like it's worth trying for the price. amazon prime for $127.99 shipped.
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Originally Posted by Oak
thanks for the insight on this tool. it looks like most dealers want to charge +100 for an airbag reset. for the price this icar looks like it's worth trying for the price. amazon prime for $127.99 shipped.
Just make sure you double check that it will reset 996 airbags... I think there are several rennlisters who have verified it for 997 and 991 gen 911's.


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