docboy

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking of picking up a durametric or equivalent scanner that can connect to the OBD port. I searched Ebay and Amazon, but could not find a scanner/reader called "Durametric."

Can someone kindly point me in the direction of where to buy one, or can one of the following work? I would like to find out what engine codes the computer may be throwing (i.e. I think I have a boost leak as I'm only getting 0.4-0.5 bar boost and I want to see if the scanner can give me anything insightful).

https://www.amazon.com/iCarsoft-Porsche-Scanner-i960-II-version/dp/B011DKBXBK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470171697&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=durametric+porsche

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-AL519-A...9WW3KH6VR9GE0G

993GT

http://www.durametric.com/buyus.aspx

docboy

Ahh... thanks! Which one do you recommend buying? I only have 1 Porsche (at least for now ).. .

993GT

No worries! I have/like the Professional unit, but most can get by with the enthusiast version, particularly if only using on 996 or older which have limited coding abilities vs 997/Cayenne and newer...good tools

kmagnuss

I bought the enthusiast a month ago and haven't taken it out of the box yet lol. One of these days.

Turbodan

wont the cobb accessport read all the same codes?

Edlebby

just bought one - according to durametric there is no code in the 996 that the machine can change and so they told me i could do nothing more with the pro than the enthusiast on a 996

petron5000

I have a refurbished Enthusiast Durametric that I've never used. PM me if you'd like to buy it for what I paid for it.

docboy

Any advantages the Durametric can do over the Autel Autolink? Kind of a big price difference between the two. Main purpose would be to read/clear CELs, read any hidden engine codes, etc...

chumly

hello all im new to the site love my 2006 cayenne s however I have discovered what a temperamental little beast she an be can lol can anyone tell me what a oil temp sensor is I have replaced the oil pressure sensor and the purge valve, car runs like a dream however ...any help is appreciated

RngTrtl

youre on the wrong sub forum. Head over the Cayenne forum and they should be able to help you out.

petron5000

Bumping this old thread, as I sold my 996TT yesterday and have an unused Durametric scanner that I'm selling. If any of you are interested, PM me.

RngTrtl

Pm sent.

RangerDick

Just FYI the enthusiast version is limited in its ability to code the ECU. In Durametric's website the explain why. The professional version has coding ability. But its way more expensive. I picked up a pro version through another website. For a 996, there are limited coding abilities, so you are not at as much at a disadvantage relative to newer Porsche models. The features of the Durametric increase with each successive model version. Too bad you're up in Washington. If you're in California ever, I can scan you're car for free. The Professional version has unlimited vins.

Third-Reef

The Durametric doesn't just read and reset codes like many other readers. It allow you to read the over rev history, turn on and off fans, ABS pumps, individual cylinder injectors, read cam angles, reset air bag lights and so much more. i have a Durametric and a Cobb. I use them both.