Review: icarsoft POR II diagnostic scanner
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Racer
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Review: icarsoft POR II diagnostic scanner
Hello,
I replaced my old steering wheel with a Sport Design paddle wheel and due to my own fault ended up with an airbag error (which didnt go away by itself, of course).
So I decided to give the icarsoft POR II a try after having sold my Durametric Pro a year ago after being very disappointed with it.
First I performed the online update which included 7 files. Then I proceeded to try out the scanner on my car (2011 997.2) for the first time. It detected quite a number of control units and it successfully erased the airbag error without any hitch. Also detected the "thermostat stuck open" error that I knew was there.
The tool can also reset service reminders and do a couple more special functions (ebrake).
I am very happy with this tool, especially given the price that I paid.
If anyone has any questions please let me know.
Regards,
CF
I replaced my old steering wheel with a Sport Design paddle wheel and due to my own fault ended up with an airbag error (which didnt go away by itself, of course).
So I decided to give the icarsoft POR II a try after having sold my Durametric Pro a year ago after being very disappointed with it.
First I performed the online update which included 7 files. Then I proceeded to try out the scanner on my car (2011 997.2) for the first time. It detected quite a number of control units and it successfully erased the airbag error without any hitch. Also detected the "thermostat stuck open" error that I knew was there.
The tool can also reset service reminders and do a couple more special functions (ebrake).
I am very happy with this tool, especially given the price that I paid.
If anyone has any questions please let me know.
Regards,
CF
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cauger (09-08-2019)
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Great to hear your good results. The ad on Amazon does not say it resets service intervals (or I just missed it), so I'm glad you confirmed. Did you do a side-by-side of functionality differences between the icarsoft and the much cheaper X-431R?
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Racer
Thread Starter
Regards,
CF
#5
Racer
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I am not due for a service in a while but I will try and reset anyways just to see if it works.
Regards,
CF
Last edited by cool flash; 09-15-2016 at 06:56 PM.
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I take it the Durametric unit is spendy and locked to a VIN?
Hahahaha sounds like the Land Rover world. Years ago there was one game in town for the home mechanic. They made an ODBII scanner/clearing device and it cost upwards of $700. Bonus was, it was tied to a specific VIN to prevent loaning out to a friend. I just got used to bringing my Rover mechanic a bottle of Petron.
Then some tech heads got together and made a superior product, better interface, no VIN restrictions........All for $150ish. I have no knowledge of the Durametric unit, But if the Icarsoft Porsche unit is half as good as my Icarsoft Range Rover unit....home run.
They make a good product.
Hahahaha sounds like the Land Rover world. Years ago there was one game in town for the home mechanic. They made an ODBII scanner/clearing device and it cost upwards of $700. Bonus was, it was tied to a specific VIN to prevent loaning out to a friend. I just got used to bringing my Rover mechanic a bottle of Petron.
Then some tech heads got together and made a superior product, better interface, no VIN restrictions........All for $150ish. I have no knowledge of the Durametric unit, But if the Icarsoft Porsche unit is half as good as my Icarsoft Range Rover unit....home run.
They make a good product.
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I am familiar with most products from Launch X431 company but what is X-431R?
Anyone try the BlueDriver product?