durametric or something else
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I've just ordered a Schwaben tool from ECS Tuning. Will report on it downstream.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...656sch01a~scf/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...656sch01a~scf/
mike
Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Stuttgart, Germany
I have previously owned the Durametric Pro, iCarSoft POR II, Launch X431 Pro 3 and currently own Foxwell NT510.
For 997.2 (facelift) cars none of the above will be able to do coding! Diagnostics works fine and service reset (oil change).
If you have 997.1 and actually have so much coding to do then Dura Pro may be worth it otherwise it's wasted money.
CF
For 997.2 (facelift) cars none of the above will be able to do coding! Diagnostics works fine and service reset (oil change).
If you have 997.1 and actually have so much coding to do then Dura Pro may be worth it otherwise it's wasted money.
CF
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 134
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From: Corona, CA
I have previously owned the Durametric Pro, iCarSoft POR II, Launch X431 Pro 3 and currently own Foxwell NT510.
For 997.2 (facelift) cars none of the above will be able to do coding! Diagnostics works fine and service reset (oil change).
If you have 997.1 and actually have so much coding to do then Dura Pro may be worth it otherwise it's wasted money.
CF
For 997.2 (facelift) cars none of the above will be able to do coding! Diagnostics works fine and service reset (oil change).
If you have 997.1 and actually have so much coding to do then Dura Pro may be worth it otherwise it's wasted money.
CF
Cheers!
Colin
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From: Texas
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Ok, so hoping someone can point me to the best diag option for the following (997.1):
-disable rear wing raising (going to a ducktail)
-permanently clear (?) airbag light (going to Prototipo)
-clear “visit shop” light after a buffer has been near headlights (this has now happened twice)
will any of the hand held options do these?
-disable rear wing raising (going to a ducktail)
-permanently clear (?) airbag light (going to Prototipo)
-clear “visit shop” light after a buffer has been near headlights (this has now happened twice)
will any of the hand held options do these?
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Ok, so hoping someone can point me to the best diag option for the following (997.1):
-disable rear wing raising (going to a ducktail)
-permanently clear (?) airbag light (going to Prototipo)
-clear “visit shop” light after a buffer has been near headlights (this has now happened twice)
will any of the hand held options do these?
-disable rear wing raising (going to a ducktail)
-permanently clear (?) airbag light (going to Prototipo)
-clear “visit shop” light after a buffer has been near headlights (this has now happened twice)
will any of the hand held options do these?
If your headlight and buffer related error is accompanied by a lightning bolt error message on the center screen, it's likely you'll need to more than just clear the code - you'll need a new front control module.
Pro
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any idea if CR plus can show a DME report? I would assume not, but that would be a big plus in the future.
Advanced
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My Durametric Pro will do all of those. The Pro is the only Durametric that will allow you to code for the fixed rear duck tail - the enthusiast version will not.
If your headlight and buffer related error is accompanied by a lightning bolt error message on the center screen, it's likely you'll need to more than just clear the code - you'll need a new front control module.
If your headlight and buffer related error is accompanied by a lightning bolt error message on the center screen, it's likely you'll need to more than just clear the code - you'll need a new front control module.
Instructor
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New to Porsche w/14 Cayman base w/14500 miles. I have a service light on. After talking to the service mgr at a NY dealer, found that the last service was a 10k oil change. I asked if it really needed plugs, belt, all fluids and all filters, dress the weather stripping etc., etc. per the 4year/40K service schedule and he said no. Change the oil and the engine air filters every 5-10k depending on the type of miles you drive and call it good till you get close to 40k. Then do the whole shebang. Good advice and goes with what I was thinking anyway. Where I'm going with this is: I DIY everything I am capable of with the exception of computer this and that. I would like to be able to turn off the Service alert, diagnose check engine light warnings etc and repair if necessary and shut the light out. I don't necessarily need to log and chart various functions of the car. Will iCarsoft be adequate or is Duramentric Enthusiast POR V2.0 worth the extra dough. I think I've read the later doesn't cover much of the 981.2. Thx, dlb
Racer
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 347
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From: Golden, CO
There is a new iCarsoft Auto Diagnostic Scanner POR V2.0 for PORSCHE replacing the old POR II. See it HERE.
That said, I have no idea what it can do on the 981/991 gen models. I think you might have to check in those forums for more relevant details.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
I have had the Durametric and the Foxwell 520. I found both do very simple diagnostics and can clear simple fault codes. To get serious about working with a Porsche you need a PIWIS. I have one now and it's an incredible tool.
Get some of your Porsche friends together and purchase one! You wont regret it. It does require some education to operate safely! I go and help my local indy shops with coding issues and get shop credits!
TimO
Get some of your Porsche friends together and purchase one! You wont regret it. It does require some education to operate safely! I go and help my local indy shops with coding issues and get shop credits!
TimO
