cool flash

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

mreloc

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?

PapaC4S

The iCarsoft POR II can only reset the oil "service" light. It cannot reset the service interval for general maintenance.

cool flash

I am familiar with most products from Launch X431 company but what is X-431R?

Regards,

CF

cool flash

I dont quite understand. As far as I know there is only 1 type of service/maintenance reminder implemented in my car. So the tool can either reset that reminder or it cant.

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

cool flash

YESSSSSSS! This icarsoft actually does what it says.

Check out the pics.

cool flash

And while I am at it: here are the pics before/after I erased the airbag code.

Dura....what? 3 VIN restriction? Not anymore! Hahaha

slicky rick

hmmm looks like an alternative

92C2Targa#119

This is great and for under $200
Nice find

Tyztoy

Thank you for the info... just ordered one from Amazon......

docdrs

I have one and it works on other porsche as well 12cayenne as well as 11 c4s. Used it to reset cel for gas cap issue

the_buch

Great looking steering wheel by the way

captainbaker

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.

the_buch

Anyone try the BlueDriver product?

mreloc

I have no idea, but it is what is being sold on fleabay

I have a Bluedriver- used it originally for my //M Roadster. I believe it only resets codes that are stored in the OBDII, not things like airbag reset. It's a pretty nice unit to use to monitor things while you're driving since it is one of the few that with bluetooth to an iPhone.