Recommended Alternative Scan Tool/Code Reader to Durametric

[theiceman]

Just bumping this to the top in case anyone has any opinions on this .. I edited the above post on what i recently found.

[Hamstuh]

Originally Posted by theiceman

Just bumping this to the top in case anyone has any opinions on this .. I edited the above post on what i recently found.

very interesting to see such a difference in the general UI as well. from the screenshot showing deviation values to your recent one without. its like its not the same scanner at all. The title of whats being measured to the values being under make it seem like its a drastically different firmware update all together. Im currently looking into getting a scanner that might help me find cam deviation so ill be diving further into these to see what i can find, though im under the assumption the layout of a scanner wouldnt change with a different car / different year

also regarding the car being stored for the winter, is it somewhere its not accessible to test your issue with providing cam deviation values ? might be something to consider doing if it would only work for certain years and above or not at all for a 996 compared to a 986

[78F350]

Follow this and let us know if it works differently on yours. What 'Porsche' software version is running on yours?

[78F350]

Originally Posted by theiceman

Just bumping this to the top in case anyone has any opinions on this .. I edited the above post on what i recently found.

Are you just running the report and looking for Cam Deviation in the results?

Try looking at live data on an engine that has been warmed up. In the live data you can search for Cam Deviation if you don't want to scroll through all the data to find it.

[Hamstuh]

figured id drop this here as good news for the AD600s. decided to say screw it and buy one for next day delivery. setup took no more than 2 minutes and downloaded the porsche specific driver / option to try on my 1999 Boxster. i personally dont care for auto vin so i just quickly selected: manual - 986 boxster and was all set. from there i went to the live data section and searched cam. to my surprise it popped up both banks instantly. not sure what the good values are for cam deviation however mine sat at -6 even after a good drive. needless to say the AD600s is VERY easy to use and porsche 986 friendly. updating was no problem, connected to wifi took seconds, reads codes and live data really well

edit - one thing i DID notice, not a huge issue though something to consider. the OBD port doesnt sit entirely flush with the one in my boxster, meaning it was prone to disconnecting itself very easily and putting a pause to any diag. you will hear a beep if it does so thats good to know in the event that your data suddenly stops. could be why some data for people on this thread may not have been entirely accurate ? not sure just something to add. i still recommend despite that minor thing