Durametric diagnostic cable/tool software ?

[rfuerst911sc]

I recently purchased a used consumer version Durametric diagnostic cable. It is aprox. a year old if that matters. When I go onto the Durametric website to download the software there is version 5.0 + 6.5 . Does it matter which version ? Does 6.5 offer more/better diagnostics ? I will be using it on my 2002 S if that matters.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I recently purchased a used consumer version Durametric diagnostic cable. It is aprox. a year old if that matters. When I go onto the Durametric website to download the software there is version 5.0 + 6.5 . Does it matter which version ? Does 6.5 offer more/better diagnostics ? I will be using it on my 2002 S if that matters.

You need to check your cable version; only the new cables will run the 6 and later versions, the old cables will not and have to use the old version 5 software, which is rather out of date. Based upon the cable being a year old, it should be the newer unit and will run the latest software.

From the Durametric site:

Do I Have a 2nd-Generation Cable?

Durametric version 6 is only compatible with our 2nd generation cables. If you purchased your kit after February 2008, then you have a 2nd-generation cable.

If you aren't sure, check this list: •Cables with a white, label-wrapped box in the middle of the wire are 1st-generation cables.
•Cables with the LED light on the OBDII connector can be either 1st- or 2nd-generation.
◦If the cable has the LED light on the side of the connector housing that reads "Durametric," then it is a 2nd-generation interface cable and it is compatible.
◦If the cable has the LED light on the side of the connector housing that reads "Enthusiast" or "Professional," then it is a 1st-generation interface cable and not compatible.
•Customers with 1st-generation cables can upgrade to the 2nd-generation for $150 USD, plus shipping.
•For more information about why we are not supporting the 1st-generation cables with version 6, please see our Upgrade FAQ.

[BFeller]

6.5 has a newer interface - I think it is easy to manuever around in 6.5 - but only used 5.0 for a few minutes. I think there are more features in the latest, but am not sure.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

You need to check your cable version; only the new cables will run the 6 and later versions, the old cables will not and have to use the old version 5 software, which is rather out of date. Based upon the cable being a year old, it should be the newer unit and will run the latest software.

From the Durametric site:

Do I Have a 2nd-Generation Cable?

Durametric version 6 is only compatible with our 2nd generation cables. If you purchased your kit after February 2008, then you have a 2nd-generation cable.

If you aren't sure, check this list: •Cables with a white, label-wrapped box in the middle of the wire are 1st-generation cables.
•Cables with the LED light on the OBDII connector can be either 1st- or 2nd-generation.
◦If the cable has the LED light on the side of the connector housing that reads "Durametric," then it is a 2nd-generation interface cable and it is compatible.
◦If the cable has the LED light on the side of the connector housing that reads "Enthusiast" or "Professional," then it is a 1st-generation interface cable and not compatible.
•Customers with 1st-generation cables can upgrade to the 2nd-generation for $150 USD, plus shipping.
•For more information about why we are not supporting the 1st-generation cables with version 6, please see our Upgrade FAQ.

My cable has the LED on the side that says Durametric so it is 2nd generation. Thank you !