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ctimgo 04-25-2017 05:58 AM

Durametric
 
I am looking at getting a Durametric and wanted to know what it will do that a generic code reader won't do? Also what will it not do that the Porsche dealer diagnostic program will do? Thanks

BOOTLEG 04-25-2017 08:41 AM

I find myself in the exact situation you described so I will follow the commentary closely.
Thanks

mikefocke 04-25-2017 01:24 PM

In general, the Durametric will access things like brake, body (locks, airbags), transmission, etc codes where generic code readers will only handle engine emissions codes. Durametric had a table of capabilities on its web site. For serious maintenance, it is great.

ctimgo 04-25-2017 03:32 PM

Will the Durametric allow me to reset the seat presets so that the memory works with my key to my settings? I currently have the fuse taken out of the seat because when I use the key to unlock the car it goes to the setting for the previous owner. The preset beside the seat works for my settings but I have not been able to get the key to do so. Thanks

dulmer 04-25-2017 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ctimgo (Post 535081)
Will the Durametric allow me to reset the seat presets so that the memory works with my key to my settings? I currently have the fuse taken out of the seat because when I use the key to unlock the car it goes to the setting for the previous owner. The preset beside the seat works for my settings but I have not been able to get the key to do so. Thanks



For a somewhat cheaper alternative, you could go for the MaxiDiag Elite. Does more than just the basics, but maybe less than the Durametric. Just got mine yesterday from Amazon, and was able to reset the airbag light and get the fault code for my locking system.

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particlewave 04-25-2017 05:21 PM

An advantage of the Durametric is the ability to graph actual values of engine sensors in real time and activation of various components for testing and diagnosing.

dulmer 04-25-2017 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 535088)
An advantage of the Durametric is the ability to graph actual values of engine sensors in real time and activation of various components for testing and diagnosing.



Yes, good point...


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particlewave 04-25-2017 05:26 PM

The Autel unit definitely had its advantages, too.
One major downside to the Durametric is that you have to use it with a laptop. I fought software issues for a few months before I got mine working right.

I like the self-contained package of the Autel much better. ;)

dulmer 04-25-2017 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 535091)
The Autel unit definitely had its advantages, too.
One major downside to the Durametric is that you have to use it with a laptop. I fought software issues for a few months before I got mine working right.

I like the self-contained package of the Autel much better. ;)



That's what drew me to it, though maybe someday I'll have to splurge for the Durametric too!


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Chuck W. 04-25-2017 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ctimgo (Post 535081)
Will the Durametric allow me to reset the seat presets so that the memory works with my key to my settings? I currently have the fuse taken out of the seat because when I use the key to unlock the car it goes to the setting for the previous owner. The preset beside the seat works for my settings but I have not been able to get the key to do so. Thanks

This thread from Rennlist may help you....

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/468096-erase-key-memory-seat-memory.html


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