10-19-2016, 03:41 AM
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Luckyed
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Location: Florida
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It's my understanding that some (or all?) Durametrics are only good for a certain # of VIN #'s.
Do the dealerships purchase a commercial version with unlimited VINs?
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3-4 Stalk OBC Upgrade - Double DIN Head Unit
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10-19-2016, 03:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SE Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luckyed
It's my understanding that some (or all?) Durametrics are only good for a certain # of VIN #'s.
Do the dealerships purchase a commercial version with unlimited VINs?
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They sell 2 versions. One will do up to 3 vins and another that will do unlimited number of vins. Visit their website for details.
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10-19-2016, 09:44 AM
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Luckyed
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by Deadeye
They sell 2 versions. One will do up to 3 vins and another that will do unlimited number of vins. Visit their website for details.
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I just need my OBC turned on after I upgrade my 3 stalk for a 4 stalk this weekend.
I'm hoping to find someone in the Port Saint Lucie - West Palm Beach, FL area that has one as opposed to buying one for just that. (or heaven forbid......having to go to the dealer.....)
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3-4 Stalk OBC Upgrade - Double DIN Head Unit
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10-19-2016, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
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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.
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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)
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10-19-2016, 12:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luckyed
I just need my OBC turned on after I upgrade my 3 stalk for a 4 stalk this weekend.
I'm hoping to find someone in the Port Saint Lucie - West Palm Beach, FL area that has one as opposed to buying one for just that. (or heaven forbid......having to go to the dealer.....)
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Since the basic Durametric has a limited number of VINS, most people will not share it with the causal aquainance.
You need to find someone with the unlimited version. Indy shop.
Plus, I don't know that a Durametric can enable the OBC? Perhaps the unlimited version? You can check the durametric website.
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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)
Last edited by jb92563; 10-19-2016 at 12:11 PM.
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10-20-2016, 03:54 AM
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Luckyed
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by jb92563
Plus, I don't know that a Durametric can enable the OBC? Perhaps the unlimited version? You can check the durametric website. |
I believe you are correct, sir.
I found this in the procedure:
"When the installation is complete, the computer will not work, unfortunately, until the coding is modified in the instrument cluster using the Porsche factory PST-2 or PIWIS programming tool.
For some reason I think I just jumped to the conclusion that it could be done with a Durametric.
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10-20-2016, 04:03 AM
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luckyed
I believe you are correct, sir.
I found this in the procedure:
"When the installation is complete, the computer will not work, unfortunately, until the coding is modified in the instrument cluster using the Porsche factory PST-2 or PIWIS programming tool.
For some reason I think I just jumped to the conclusion that it could be done with a Durametric.
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I enabled the OBC on my '04 with my Durametric (enthusiast) after I installed the correct OBC stalk w/wire (thanks, pdwight).
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10-20-2016, 09:12 AM
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Luckyed
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by Deserion
I enabled the OBC on my '04 with my Durametric (enthusiast) after I installed the correct OBC stalk w/wire (thanks, pdwight).
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Thanks!! :dance:
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10-19-2016, 12:50 PM
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1999 base
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Coral Springs FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luckyed
I just need my OBC turned on after I upgrade my 3 stalk for a 4 stalk this weekend.
I'm hoping to find someone in the Port Saint Lucie - West Palm Beach, FL area that has one as opposed to buying one for just that. (or heaven forbid......having to go to the dealer.....)
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i have the cable and i already used the 3 VIN's. but a little bird told me that sometimes these cables will do more.
we tested the cable on the "little bird's" boxster, and it worked.
if you wish to drive another half an hour south, i will be more then happy to give it a try.
but i'm just not sure 100% it will work.
worst case we can flip some steaks and kill a six pack before you drive back.  .
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10-20-2016, 03:41 AM
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Luckyed
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by Meir
i have the cable and i already used the 3 VIN's. but a little bird told me that sometimes these cables will do more.
we tested the cable on the "little bird's" boxster, and it worked.
if you wish to drive another half an hour south, i will be more then happy to give it a try.
but i'm just not sure 100% it will work.
worst case we can flip some steaks and kill a six pack before you drive back. . |
Sounds like a chance worth taking.
Thanks.
I'll PM you after the new stalk is in and we can compare schedules.
Thanks for the offer!!
BJS
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3-4 Stalk OBC Upgrade - Double DIN Head Unit
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10-20-2016, 05:39 AM
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1999 base
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Coral Springs FL
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Originally Posted by Luckyed
Sounds like a chance worth taking.
Thanks.
I'll PM you after the new stalk is in and we can compare schedules.
Thanks for the offer!!
BJS
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sounds like a plan.
BT, just to take away the confusion, the durametric (legal version) has the ability to turn on the OBC.
i have done it myself on my 01S.
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10-20-2016, 09:13 AM
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Luckyed
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meir
sounds like a plan.
BT, just to take away the confusion, the durametric (legal version) has the ability to turn on the OBC.
i have done it myself on my 01S.
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Thanks!! :dance:
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