Anyone ever used this tool?
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Anyone ever used this tool?
$120. CAN (The Guy's in Mississauga)
Ad says it works on:
Vehicle Coverage:
1990-1992 Porsche 944S2
1992-1995 Porsche 968
1990-1994 Porsche 911 (964)
1994-1998 Porsche 911 (993)
1996-1998 Porsche 911 Turbo (993)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (996)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 Turbo (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 GT2, GT3 (996)
2005-2007 Porsche 911 (997)
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (986)
2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S (986)
2005-2007 Porsche Boxster (987)
2003-2006 Porsche Cayenne (955)
2005-2007 Porsche Cayman (987)
Functions:
Reset service reminders, Reads diagnostic trouble codes, Displays actual values
Shows ECU information, Clears diagnostic trouble codes, Turns off check engine light, Turns off airbag light
It work's on following systems
DME, Airbag, ABS, Tiptronic, Alarm, Seat Memory, Heating & A/C, And more...
Is it a scam or does it work??
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ133960547
It comes with a CD for install on a WIN based laptop. Good value / not good value?
Ad says it works on:
Vehicle Coverage:
1990-1992 Porsche 944S2
1992-1995 Porsche 968
1990-1994 Porsche 911 (964)
1994-1998 Porsche 911 (993)
1996-1998 Porsche 911 Turbo (993)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (996)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 Turbo (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 GT2, GT3 (996)
2005-2007 Porsche 911 (997)
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (986)
2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S (986)
2005-2007 Porsche Boxster (987)
2003-2006 Porsche Cayenne (955)
2005-2007 Porsche Cayman (987)
Functions:
Reset service reminders, Reads diagnostic trouble codes, Displays actual values
Shows ECU information, Clears diagnostic trouble codes, Turns off check engine light, Turns off airbag light
It work's on following systems
DME, Airbag, ABS, Tiptronic, Alarm, Seat Memory, Heating & A/C, And more...
Is it a scam or does it work??
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ133960547
It comes with a CD for install on a WIN based laptop. Good value / not good value?
#2
Drifting
wow.... that would be great if it did....
I would ask for a demonstration.... I beleive a standard ODBII device will do most of what he lists -
Reset service reminders, Reads diagnostic trouble codes, Displays actual values
Shows ECU information, Clears diagnostic trouble codes, Turns off check engine light
It's the auxiliary systems that I'd be interested in.....
Can u ask for a demonstration?
P
I would ask for a demonstration.... I beleive a standard ODBII device will do most of what he lists -
Reset service reminders, Reads diagnostic trouble codes, Displays actual values
Shows ECU information, Clears diagnostic trouble codes, Turns off check engine light
It's the auxiliary systems that I'd be interested in.....
Can u ask for a demonstration?
P
#3
I'm a bit sceptic about this, OBDII started in 95-96 on most models, before that it is ODBI and there's not much you can do with that and there is no such connecter on my S2, I think it's a big round connecter with 7 pins.
#4
Drifting
Thread Starter
I found the maker of the product: http://uiftech.en.alibaba.com/search...chText=porsche
I've emailed the seller to ask for a demo - we'll see what he says.
I've emailed the seller to ask for a demo - we'll see what he says.
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I did buy that cable last week from China. Same exact cable for CAN$28.00 shipped to my door (EBAY)There are lot's of free window based OBDII software on the net that can work with that cable. Viewing live data, error code, clearing check engine light & data aquisition is possible but I'm sure reading DME, Airbag, ABS, Tiptronic, Alarm, Seat Memory, Heating & A/C, can only be done with a PST2 or PIWIS not with that cable!
Thierry
Thierry
#6
Drifting
Thread Starter
I did buy that cable last week from China. Same exact cable for CAN$28.00 shipped to my door (EBAY)There are lot's of free window based OBDII software on the net that can work with that cable. Viewing live data, error code, clearing check engine light & data aquisition is possible but I'm sure reading DME, Airbag, ABS, Tiptronic, Alarm, Seat Memory, Heating & A/C, can only be done with a PST2 or PIWIS not with that cable!
Thierry
Thierry
http://www.obd2tech.com/
But at the same time I don't want to waste time on crap even if I do get my money back.
#7
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
The cable reads?? Looks to me like a standards OBDII - USB cable. Who owns the software and do you have the licensing rights to duplicate them?
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#8
Drifting
Thread Starter
No he doesn't and I'm not paying 100+ for stuff copied in china when I can pay the price that Tolum paid which is what I have done through ebay. These guys are importing them from China and then marking them up. Mine should be here in a week or so. I'll let you know how it works.
#9
Drifting
Thread Starter
I witnessed someone using a $7K scan unit (it does all makes and all functions) and the plug fell out of my port and the unit went into re-boot mode for 5 minutes - nothing could be done until the 5 minute timer turned off, (punishment mode?). These units have a protection mode that won't harm settings on your car if this happens. The install your own program on a PC with just the cable does not have these protection functions. I've already been told to place my laptop on the floor and plug in - double check the connection and then boot up the PC, start the program and THEN turn the car on and don't touch the damn thing. I was told not to sit in the car with it on my lap and play around as the person warning said he did that and reached for a pen and the plug came out in mid system reading. Nothing major, but he had to reset a few items. But these program cannot harm fuctions they cannot control - say flashed memory fuctions. But it did freak him out. I don't like being freaked out and will follow his instructions!
#10
Drifting
Thread Starter
#11
$120. CAN (The Guy's in Mississauga)
Ad says it works on:
Vehicle Coverage:
1990-1992 Porsche 944S2
1992-1995 Porsche 968
1990-1994 Porsche 911 (964)
1994-1998 Porsche 911 (993)
1996-1998 Porsche 911 Turbo (993)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (996)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 Turbo (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 GT2, GT3 (996)
2005-2007 Porsche 911 (997)
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (986)
2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S (986)
2005-2007 Porsche Boxster (987)
2003-2006 Porsche Cayenne (955)
2005-2007 Porsche Cayman (987)
Functions:
Reset service reminders, Reads diagnostic trouble codes, Displays actual values
Shows ECU information, Clears diagnostic trouble codes, Turns off check engine light, Turns off airbag light
It work's on following systems
DME, Airbag, ABS, Tiptronic, Alarm, Seat Memory, Heating & A/C, And more...
Is it a scam or does it work??
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ133960547
It comes with a CD for install on a WIN based laptop. Good value / not good value?
Ad says it works on:
Vehicle Coverage:
1990-1992 Porsche 944S2
1992-1995 Porsche 968
1990-1994 Porsche 911 (964)
1994-1998 Porsche 911 (993)
1996-1998 Porsche 911 Turbo (993)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (996)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 Turbo (996)
2000-2005 Porsche 911 GT2, GT3 (996)
2005-2007 Porsche 911 (997)
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (986)
2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S (986)
2005-2007 Porsche Boxster (987)
2003-2006 Porsche Cayenne (955)
2005-2007 Porsche Cayman (987)
Functions:
Reset service reminders, Reads diagnostic trouble codes, Displays actual values
Shows ECU information, Clears diagnostic trouble codes, Turns off check engine light, Turns off airbag light
It work's on following systems
DME, Airbag, ABS, Tiptronic, Alarm, Seat Memory, Heating & A/C, And more...
Is it a scam or does it work??
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ133960547
It comes with a CD for install on a WIN based laptop. Good value / not good value?
#12
Captain Obvious
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before i got into the cables--i bought one from the guy at mavis/derry--screwed up my horn----he tried his best to get the thing working but it never did and he gave me money back--as per his policy---
his cable simply would not communicate---all instructions were followed----
my cables work--100%---i have already subjected my self and my vehicle to the test----
I wish you all the best and let me know if there is anything i can do to help
his cable simply would not communicate---all instructions were followed----
my cables work--100%---i have already subjected my self and my vehicle to the test----
I wish you all the best and let me know if there is anything i can do to help
#13
Three Wheelin'
Thanks this is good to know, (about the ebay item). He got back to me saying he has a money back policy.
http://www.obd2tech.com/
But at the same time I don't want to waste time on crap even if I do get my money back.
http://www.obd2tech.com/
But at the same time I don't want to waste time on crap even if I do get my money back.
#15
Drifting
Thread Starter
It shows all codes, tells you what the code is and you can clear them as well as turning off CELL's. It shows details on your car such as VIN, engine VIN, gearbox VIN, radio code, type 1 and 2 rev ranges and some option codes.
I like the real time output to an excel format (or to printer). I plug in the cable supplied and turn on the car (after backing it out of the garage!!) and record over 30 some sensor outputs. It's already saved me money as I identified an issue and cleared the code and fixed the problem without a visit to a dealer.
Oh and another thing: Anyone selling these items on Craigslist or Kjiji for $100-$120 is importing the item as I did for 50 bucks and marking it up by 100 percent.
You can save money by buying it yourself unless your lazy and want to give someone an extra 50 or 60 bucks for the same thing.
If you want an email address to buy it directly PM me - she takes PayPal and I have hooked up a few other P car owners. I will not answer any public requests for this email.