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[desert_porsche]

Going to slightly hi-jack this thread

Is there anything that the PST2 can do that the Duramatic enthusiast cannot? Everything I've ever been able to find says that the Duramatic can do "almost everything" the PST2 can do, but no one seems to say what "almost everything" means.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by desert_porsche

Going to slightly hi-jack this thread

Is there anything that the PST2 can do that the Duramatic enthusiast cannot? Everything I've ever been able to find says that the Duramatic can do "almost everything" the PST2 can do, but no one seems to say what "almost everything" means.

The Enthusiast cannot "code" or change settings like turning the OBC on and off, it lacks the lower level command language capabilities, and cannot update any DME programming. The Pro can do everything but reprogram the DME.

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

The Enthusiast cannot "code" or change settings like turning the OBC on and off, it lacks the lower level command language capabilities, and cannot update any DME programming. The Pro can do everything but reprogram the DME.

The current Enthusiast version is capable of activating the OBC.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by kjc2050

The current Enthusiast version is capable of activating the OBC.

I was under the impression they discontinued that with the version 6 software, but as I have not tried the version 6 Enthusiast, I will take your word for it.

OK, checked with Durametric, you are correct. It is, however, one of the few examples of coding that the Enthusiast version is capable of, while the Pro version has a laundry list of coding ability.

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

It is, however, one of the few examples of coding that the Enthusiast version is capable of, while the Pro version has a laundry list of coding ability.

How would the average owner utilize the coding abilities of the Pro version? I'm curious.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by kjc2050

How would the average owner utilize the coding abilities of the Pro version? I'm curious.

I don't think they would pay much attention to it; the later cars have more coding opportunities than the early ones, and some of the coding is very low key (for example, on the early 986's, you can set the door locks to lock automatically at 5 MPH). On the later cars you can adjust the ride height settings and how they activate on vehicles so equipped, play with how the memory seats work and so on. One of the biggest problems is that there is almost no reference information, even from Porsche, as to what is possible. A lot of coding capabilities are kind of "stumbled upon" while using the system, or read about when someone else finds it. Almost an "Easter Egg Hunt" kind of thing. Most shops have developed a list of what can be changed and by how much on their own. I think the real reason they took most of it out of the enthusiast version was that people were getting into trouble and not being able to get back to where they started.

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

I don't think they would pay much attention to it; the later cars have more coding opportunities than the early ones, and some of the coding is very low key (for example, on the early 986's, you can set the door locks to lock automatically at 5 MPH). On the later cars you can adjust the ride height settings and how they activate on vehicles so equipped, play with how the memory seats work and so on. One of the biggest problems is that there is almost no reference information, even from Porsche, as to what is possible. A lot of coding capabilities are kind of "stumbled upon" while using the system, or read about when someone else finds it. Almost an "Easter Egg Hunt" kind of thing. Most shops have developed a list of what can be changed and by how much on their own. I think the real reason they took most of it out of the enthusiast version was that people were getting into trouble and not being able to get back to where they started.

Thanks; helpful info.

[AKnowles]

Originally Posted by desert_porsche

Going to slightly hi-jack this thread

Is there anything that the PST2 can do that the Duramatic enthusiast cannot? Everything I've ever been able to find says that the Duramatic can do "almost everything" the PST2 can do, but no one seems to say what "almost everything" means.

Well, one thing I know the PST2 can do that the Duramatic can't is program keys. That and DME reprogramming. I have one, but really only use it for diagnostics and basic functionality. I'd don't want to turn my Boxster into a "huge" paperweight by accident.

Although, I'm not sure where one would obtain the raw flash (like a ROW flash for a cat delete for example) anyway.