Durametric question

[DWBOX2000]

I seem to have lost my instructions for hooking durametric (dm) to car.
I'm thinking I connect DM to computer.
Plug cord to car
Turn key so dash lights come on (don't start)

Also, can DM be used to help bleed brakes on a 986?
Thanks.

[DWBOX2000]

Seems like a handy tool when looking at new cars.

[rick3000]

You can use the Durametric with the car on or off, and you can use it cycle the ABS pump, I don't believe you can bleed individual calipers on the 986 with it. If you call Durametric I have found them to always be helpful
If you are using it when car shopping, be aware that the enthusiast version locks after it recognized 3 VIN's.

[DWBOX2000]

Hi Rick,
Thanks for responding. I'll give it a try.
Also, The dm site says unlimited for used car data for enthusiasts.

[NewArt]

Yes, you can read basic data and it won’t register a new vin. I ‘m not sure just how much you can read though. Can I go into actual values to see the cam deviations for instance?

[The Radium King]

it'll read deviations, reset airbag stuff, and cycle the abs pump which is what you need for brake bleeding when you have traction control.

[NewArt]

I should have appended “without registering a new vin” to my question, as in “Can I go into actual values to see the cam deviations for instance, without registering a new vin”?

[The Radium King]

i think that depends on the version - enthusiast or professional.

[986bsdriver]

I used mine to view actual values and activations and it hasn’t locked into any vin as of yet

[ymkmkrz]

Originally Posted by 986bsdriver

I used mine to view actual values and activations and it hasn’t locked into any vin as of yet

I read that you can read anything, but making any changes or clearing codes registers the VIN. Not Certain that is correct though.


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[986bsdriver]

Originally Posted by ymkmkrz

I read that you can read anything, but making any changes or clearing codes registers the VIN. Not Certain that is correct though.


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I haven’t made any changes yet, but have used it to clear codes. Still have 3 open vins

[NewArt]

Not quite sure how it works. On my previous car I used the Durametric for 2 years and it never showed a registered vin. When I started using it on my present car, lo and behold the first car vin showed up but the new car hasn’t yet declared itself. It’s lurking in the background!

[BOOTLEG]

Before I drop my bad 3.2L engine, I'd like to read any failure codes so trying to buy a diagnostic scanner with this capability. Durametric?

[mikefocke]

Legit Durametric, PIWIS or PST2.