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It’s time to upgrade my scanning tools. Based on everything I’ve read here durametric is the right move. Is it worth getting the professional kit with the coding features? Do I really need or want coding? Any help would be appreciated!
It’s time to upgrade my scanning tools. Based on everything I’ve read here durametric is the right move. Is it worth getting the professional kit with the coding features? Do I really need or want coding? Any help would be appreciated!
I wouldn't recommend Durametric for a Panamera. I have a Duramatic and a iCarSoft tool. Read the Durametric site carefully. The Durametric does not support coding on the 970 and does not support the 971 at all. Durametric in general does not support any Porsche after model year 2015. I have found the Durametric to be fussy to use compared to the iCarSoft or other scan tools. For a inexpensive tool the iCarSoft is quick easy to connect (unlike the Durametric) and allows a little more flexibility when resetting the service indicator. The Duramatric does allow control of individual vehicle functions that the ICarSoft does not. For example you can raise and lower windows, turn on the radio, control the mirrors, etc from within the software. The iCarSoft does not support this. My personal view is I have not found the Durametric support to be particularly helpful and I get the sense that they have somewhat given up developing this product. Hence no support for vehicles later than 2015.
You will be much better of buying a PIWIS clone rather than a Durametric Pro if you are looking at spending well over $700 for the Durametric Pro.. The basic Duramatric (what I have) is OK but it's such a pain to use I never bother with it. I always use me other tool. Below is a clip from the Durametric site indicating what vehicles the tool supports.
I appreciate the thoughtful response! Looks like I’ll go with the carsoft at 150$ and if the situation arises that i need a PIWIS I’ll spend the 1500$.
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