And its not even a very good reset tool (re the service reminder reset) though it does reset the airbag and engine codes well.

 

Thought I'd post this since I just had to figure this out myself and maybe someone else will come across this problem.

I had a new laptop that came equipped with Windows 7 and in order to download the Durametric software you have to set-up an administrator account which (for me) was not very intuitive. It wasn't as simple as going into the control panel and clicking on a button but the instructions in the link were pretty easy. This link worked for me and I was able to download:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...windows-vista/

 

I made my first coding change last weekend. I followed Pete's instructions for the side marker-to-turn indicator (thanks Pete!) and it worked perfectly. The only thing that wasn't intuitive was that there's no "save" button, so I just closed the program and the change was retained. I can't understand why they aren't programmed that way from the factory, since it's so much safer this way.

 

Doug, glad it worked out for you. Somewhere on the screen after you make the change, it says something like "writing to module" and I believe the green light on the cable changes to red during that process (also when your doing "Activations"), which is why there is not a Save button - it writes the change right into the module real-time. That's also why you should always make a backup of the current settings for the module you're getting ready to change just in case you do something that's not reversible, and you have to restore the previous settings from the backup file.

 

Hey, Pete. I didn't see any message. But I followed your instructions to the letter, including the backup folder. Glad I didn't need it .

 

Doug, the message might display in the status bar at the bottom of the screen where it usually just says Durametric Cable Connected - I think that changes to "writing to module" or something during the actual writing process, or I could be remembering this incorrectly.

 

I'm sure it gives a message, I just wasn't looking for it. Did you ever get the other codes that were not cooperating to work?

 

For some reason, on both mine and my wife's which are 2005 997.1 C2S cars, the Comfort Close (Lock & hold down) Windows Feature works fine, but the Comfort Open (Unlock and hold down) Window Feature doesn't function. Haven't figured out why yet.

 

I just did this and upgraded to a professional unit. They provide a full credit towards the purchase to any professional model.

 

After just receiving my 2nd pair of JackPoints... the DM Pro tool is now high on my priority list.

 

That's my setup as well ... 4 JP stands and DM Pro. Only keep adding tools and stuff too ... it never ends. And to make matters worse, in Jan '13 I switched over to an enclosed Featherlite trailer so now I may have to start doubling up on gear!!!

But it is fun ...

 

Likely a US Department of Transportation requirement.

 

Good call on both counts for as much work as you do!

 

There's no such thing as having enough tools... BTW, I founds this set from Sears to be very helpful in all those tight spots on our cars. Max Axess: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-80pc-...p-00932820000P

 

my 07 911 turbo--- was able to turn off the seat belt chime (as shown earlier in this or another durametric thread)- but had issues trying to get my windows to go up/down using remote lock/unlock- finally got it working- just wanted to let folks know that to turn this on with pro model you follow coding under alarm to set comfort function window to active and also comfort function remote to active. However under left door & right door you must set the comfort closing and comfort opening to OFF - or inactive- earlier in thread it says to set to on but this is wrong- set it to off and your windows will close when you lock the car with remote and open when you open car with remote- (can also set sunroof if desired)-
hope this helps someone