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jb92563 · 10-19-2016, 12:02 PM

The Durametric is a good tool if you are willing to learn some technical auto diagnostics or would like the folks on this forum help you diagnose issues.

In your case with the older model you may be more compatible with a knock off cable that runs version 5 Durametric software.

The knock offs actually run the same but older versions of the real, prior to v6, Durametric software.

I don't think the Durametric software will allow you to enable the OBC though in any case. Not sure if the latest version does either.

If you buy the Durametric clone for ~$20 you will have the best cost/benefit ratio of any tool you can buy for your Boxster except for perhaps the Bently service manual.

Try the clone first due to the compatibility issues currently with the real Durametric.

10-19-2016, 12:02 PM	#9
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,665	The Durametric is a good tool if you are willing to learn some technical auto diagnostics or would like the folks on this forum help you diagnose issues. In your case with the older model you may be more compatible with a knock off cable that runs version 5 Durametric software. The knock offs actually run the same but older versions of the real, prior to v6, Durametric software. I don't think the Durametric software will allow you to enable the OBC though in any case. Not sure if the latest version does either. If you buy the Durametric clone for ~$20 you will have the best cost/benefit ratio of any tool you can buy for your Boxster except for perhaps the Bently service manual. Try the clone first due to the compatibility issues currently with the real Durametric. __________________ "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)