Merv Posted 26May, 2020 Report Share Posted 26May, 2020 OBD II for Porsche https://www.amazon.com/iCarsoft-Porsche-Multi-systems-POR-II/dp/B011DKBXBK Not sure what they would add for a 996/7 however. Only diagnostics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WB997.2GTS Posted 26May, 2020 Report Share Posted 26May, 2020 Merv, If you have a 997 with PDK and you want to service/change the PDK oil you will need to check if it has a facility to place the PDK into service mode so that you can purge the oil while refilling. I looked enquired a few weeks ago but did not get a response from the Aust distributor and settled on a Autel Maxsys. Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 26May, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 26May, 2020 No Tiptronic thanks Warren. I was mostly wondering what value these are and if you can actually delete or modify fault codes? I assume key codes can't be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 29May, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 29May, 2020 Seems to be almost no experience of these as code readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 29May, 2020 Report Share Posted 29May, 2020 Hello again Merv - hope you and the Noosa boys are keeping well. I've been using the Durametric for about 8-9 years - its specifically made for Porsche models from the 996/ 986 onwards. Probably the best $400 tool in my workshop, though you do have to lug the PC down to the car... The backup from Durametric is also very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 29May, 2020 Report Share Posted 29May, 2020 I’ve got the one that pelican was, and probably still is selling to reset the service code and it does that, I have scrolled through it and although I haven’t had to do anything other than the service reset, it looks like it will do other resets. I also have an Atell, I think that’s the brand for my Audi which I have used to reset a trans sensor code, but also appears to be able to do other things as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 30May, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 30May, 2020 Many thanks Stephens (plural!). Most helpful. Does Durametris work on Mac?I will check them out. Is there an Australian agent for Durametric? All well here and (instead of our regular Monday Cars and Coffee meetings, we have a weekly socially-distant Zoom meeting with about 15 of the guys and each time one gives (or is giving) an AV presentation on their exploits (driving Targa Tasmania, Flying F111's, driving at the 'Ring, Chris Bowden on their cars and so on...). Has been a different but enjoyable experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 1June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 1June, 2020 An update. Wrote to Durametric and their system is quite a dated one requiring a (now) old PC with and early version of Windows. None of my modern Mac/Apple gear will work. http://www.durametric.com/systemrequirements.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 1June, 2020 Report Share Posted 1June, 2020 I have a durametric pro... you can run a windows emulator on mac. Windows laptops are a must when interfacing with cars.. most software foe ecus and tuning etc are not written for mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 2June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 2June, 2020 Yes. Mike I always find the Windows emulator is slow and ckunky in use and like others, I won't buy software that does not work on Mac platforms. They lose a lot of customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted 7June, 2020 Report Share Posted 7June, 2020 On 26/05/2020 at 11:20, Merv said: OBD II for Porsche https://www.amazon.com/iCarsoft-Porsche-Multi-systems-POR-II/dp/B011DKBXBK Not sure what they would add for a 996/7 however. Only diagnostics? I bought one a couple of weeks ago. Planning to use it to reset the service light on my 987 when I change the oil next. It’s supposed to be able to read Porsche codes and do the service reset. I’ll post about after I’ve used it if you’re interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 8June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 8June, 2020 Most interested. Keep me posted if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 20June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 20June, 2020 Any update Base? I see that Pelican has the Schwaben on offer now. Interested to try a Durametric or other reader that will connect to the 996. Anyone have one for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted 21June, 2020 Report Share Posted 21June, 2020 Hi Merv no update sorry. I haven’t used it yet. There’s a possibility I might get a chance this afternoon if I get time to change my oil. Will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted 21June, 2020 Report Share Posted 21June, 2020 Merv I used the iCarSoft unit today, seemed to work fine. It's actually better built than I expected, feels pretty solid. Doesn't have a touch screen, selections are all made using buttons but it works fine. I reset my oil service (Service Now) warning no problem - there's an oil reset section just for that. You select your vehicle type or let it work it out automatically. Selecting the oil reset made the cluster beep and then the warning was gone. I didn't spend much time in the diagnostics section, but did find one warning about my left hand door, presumably related to the floppy handle due to the broken plastic axle in the door I need to fix. For about $200, you can't really go wrong I think. I've uploaded a bunch of photos of the screen, showing the models it supports and the different diagnostic sections it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 21June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 21June, 2020 Good man! Thanks for this. Can I ask which model-year of P-car you used it on? I have a 996 (TT). And you don't need to interface it with a PC? (I believe it is hadn't held only, but you may need to register it for software updates on a PC) It looks to be good enough to do what you want without paying for some aspects that you won't use regularly, or at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 6 hours ago, Merv said: Good man! Thanks for this. Can I ask which model-year of P-car you used it on? I have a 996 (TT). And you don't need to interface it with a PC? (I believe it is hadn't held only, but you may need to register it for software updates on a PC) It looks to be good enough to do what you want without paying for some aspects that you won't use regularly, or at all. I used it on a 987 Boxster S. No computer required, it's a hand held unit that looks generic and comes preloaded with Porsche specific diagnostic programmes. If you just want to reset the Service Now warning or check/reset error codes I think it would be fine. Let me know if there's anything in particular you were looking for in the menu options and I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 22June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 Thanks Base. I will pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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