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jb92563 · 05-09-2014, 07:02 AM

You need a Durametric or Chinese "PIWIS" for $30

They give you all those Porsche codes and readings, and have the drive links that can turn components off/on for testing.

It will also graph selectable parameters for live readings with the engine running and create logs so you can compare old vs new values.

Its an invaluable tool and can help you spot trends so you can see if things need some preemptive repairs.

The only shortfall with these tools is that they don't come with a good diagnostic interpretive book.
You will have to buy that seperate or go online to find out in detail how to use the tool to track down specific issues.

The error codes alone only give you a hint as to what is going on and the trick is to be able to evaluate all the hints to determine a true cause.

Its a great tool for those that like doing their own car care.

05-09-2014, 07:02 AM	#3
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,665	You need a Durametric or Chinese "PIWIS" for $30 They give you all those Porsche codes and readings, and have the drive links that can turn components off/on for testing. It will also graph selectable parameters for live readings with the engine running and create logs so you can compare old vs new values. Its an invaluable tool and can help you spot trends so you can see if things need some preemptive repairs. The only shortfall with these tools is that they don't come with a good diagnostic interpretive book. You will have to buy that seperate or go online to find out in detail how to use the tool to track down specific issues. The error codes alone only give you a hint as to what is going on and the trick is to be able to evaluate all the hints to determine a true cause. Its a great tool for those that like doing their own car care. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)