Autel MD802 vs Durametric (side by side comparison)

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by p3230

Wait until you get a code and try to get some help in finding out what it is and how to go about to do the repair then you will see.

OBD II code deciphering is not a function of the software, the software just tells you what codes you are dealing with. Unfortunately Porsche (as do many other OEM's) has always treated this information as some sort of state secret. At one time, the actually published an excellent OBD II diagnostic's manual, which contained complete "decision tree" steps for diagnosing and correcting each code, but this manual sold for around $2K and is no longer in print as it is now built into their PIWIS III.

[p3230]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

OBD II code deciphering is not a function of the software, the software just tells you what codes you are dealing with. Unfortunately Porsche (as do many other OEM's) has always treated this information as some sort of state secret. At one time, the actually published an excellent OBD II diagnostic's manual, which contained complete "decision tree" steps for diagnosing and correcting each code, but this manual sold for around $2K and is no longer in print as it is now built into their PIWIS III.

Yes I know what you mean that it's not a function of the software but you would expect somebody that makes software for a product to be able to help you a bit not just plainly say, your on your own. These engineers that make that software must know a little bit what they are doing and should be able to help us.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by p3230

Yes I know what you mean that it's not a function of the software but you would expect somebody that makes software for a product to be able to help you a bit not just plainly say, your on your own. These engineers that make that software must know a little bit what they are doing and should be able to help us.

They cannot do this for a very simple reason: The OBD II diagnostics are the copyrighted intellectual property of PCNA, and they do not release the rights to anyone and go after anyone that uses them without their permission. And if you don't think they are serious, I received a warning from PCNA lawyers for posting a page from the OBD II Diagnostics manual on another website and was ordered to remove it.