Looking to buy the new PIWIS Tester II (2) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

madmods · 06-03-2011, 08:15 AM

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JFP in PA · 06-03-2011, 08:28 AM

Several of the so-called knocks off PIWIS units turn out to be pirated copies of older versions Durametric system, but as I do not have personal knowledge of everything that is out there, there may be other things around as well.

We use the Durametric Pro system, which is currently not as capable as a true PIWIS, it is both legal, and a pretty good system in its own right, making it a valuable tool for a commercial shop.

madmods · 06-03-2011, 08:43 AM

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Cloudsurfer · 06-03-2011, 09:02 AM

Unless you need to do coding, Durametric is great. As far as I'm concerned, you're never going to get a fully functioning PIWIS, no matter the cost. Like Porsche, many other OEMs are doing whatever they can to make life difficult for independents.

madmods · 06-03-2011, 09:13 AM

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thstone · 05-24-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by madmods

Hang on, are you saying that Durametric can't upload values to ECU, or coding it? e.g. if he needs to add a set of keys that won't be possible?

Durametric Pro will not do coding even though their website implies that it will.

I contacted them directly about upgrading to the Pro to be able to turn off my air bag light (as a result of adding a racing seat on the passenger side) and Durametric said that I was out of luck even with their Pro system and that I'd need to find someone or a dealer with a PWIS.

DFW02S · 05-24-2012, 10:31 AM

My Indy just bought the Autoenginuity.com scanner with the Porsche module to replace his durametric.
Cost was roughly $500 delivered.

jotoole · 05-24-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thstone

Durametric Pro will not do coding even though their website implies that it will.

I contacted them directly about upgrading to the Pro to be able to turn off my air bag light (as a result of adding a racing seat on the passenger side) and Durametric said that I was out of luck even with their Pro system and that I'd need to find someone or a dealer with a PWIS.

I used my Durametric "Enthusiast" (cheapest version) to turn off my air bag light after I replaced my door lock on passenger side. Removed and reinstalled air bag, which triggered light to remain lit. No problem.