ATSAaron

I apologize for for not searching, but I need some software and a cable for reading and resetting the codes in my wife's 2005 Cayenne TT.

She has a "Service Now" light (for service that has been done) and a "Brake Booster Failure" light for a vacuum leak that has been fixed.

What is suggested? And what' does it cost?

Aaron

ltc

I think you are referring to a Durametric or VAG COM tester? both have been discussed on RL numerous times.

For simple items, you can go to your local auto parts store and rent/use their ODBII reader.

BTW, Porsche uses the PIWIS (which replaced the PST2), which is about $10K, plus software licensing/subscription costs

a17322a

I have a durametric pro available to use if you are in the San francisco Bay area.

Divot

Try the OBDII first. The PIWIS may be overkill.

ATSAaron

OBDII won't cover the things I need to reset.

Thanks so much for the offer, unfortunately I'm in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Aaron

ltc

Check around with your local PCA DE/Race independent mechanics. One of them might have a PIWIS that you can use to reset the codes.

Or a quick trip to the dealer for $100 or so.

Divot

After OBDII is durametric. There are 2 versions. The enthusiast one allows only 3 VINs, the professional unlimited VINs.

I doubt anyone that isn't a friend will just let you hook up to their $10k PIWIS without some fee.

KS-CS

You're right, OBD-II readers alone, usually won't reset the Service Reminder . . .

You might try posting your request in the Regional forum to see if anyone in the DFW area has a Durametric cable they'd be willing to let you borrow, if you don't want to buy your own (you only need the Enthusiast version to read codes and reset the service reminder). I'd try to help you out with mine, but I'm not moving to Dallas for another couple months.

deilenberger

Uhhh.. I might be all wrong about this - but resetting the service reminder will possibly take up one of the 3 VINs you have with the Enthusiast version.

OP - you have a fairly expensive car - spend the money and BUY the Durametric.. if nothing else it's a nice tool to play with, and when you sell the Porsche you can sell the Durametric with 2 VINs remaining.

KS-CS

You're right - I was suggesting that if he was going to buy a cable for himself, he would probably only need the enthusiast version. I have a professional cable, but if I had an enthusiast cable, I probably wouldn't give up one of the 3 VINs to someone, unless they paid for it.

cordsig79

I think Overseas AutoHauz has a PIWIS, sometimes if you do maintenance there, they will hook it up for free, one on Frankford and one on Mockingbird. They were 120-150 for just a hook up.

Or its about 180 bucks at the dealer.......I would be very clear with what you want to do and if they would accomplish this for you.

It would be nice to have the most current updates as I have none in about 3-4 years on my 06.

deilenberger

Either of those choices is > 1/2 the price of the Durametic. Why bother? It won't be the only code he's ever going to encounter..

cordsig79

Well the main reason would be for optimized updates.

Clearing codes is simple with a cheapo unit from the internet......

Now that we are discussing this too.........can you all let me know the difference between capabilities?
I just assumed they all could reset minor things like CEL's but ! is reset by PIWIS or reseting the cars computer via power loss?

OBDII
Durametric

cordsig79

Shoot just realized you posted a live link on that Durametric, reading now....

seankrider

Uh, you and me both. So how do we remedy this - just find a shop, pay, plug in, and download some firmware upgrade...??

(I feel like the kid that didn't go to the dentist for 5 years...)