Engine Temperature Indicator

[silbord]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

A lot of people make them: Snap-On Modis, Actron, Vertronix, and the Porsche specific Durametric can all do it………..check the model features, the better units usually have it.

Took my first 99 Boxster for a drive to check the dash temp gauge. After it warmed up and drove easily in Auto, the temp gauge stayed between 8 & 0 (180). Ambient temp was around 75F, a cool day in PA. When switched to Tiptronic and drove a little harder, the temp gause increased to the middle of 0 (180). Switched back to Auto and cruised at 65mph, the temp gause dropped back to b/w 8 & 0. Switched to Tiptronic and drove hard, the temp gauge increased to right side of 0 but never passed it. Swicthed back to Auto and drove home, the temp gauge stayed at the middle of 0. Parked the Boxster in the garage w/ the engined off for about 15 minutes. Started the Boxster and the temp gauge stayed between 8 & 0 (180).

Is this normal for the Boxster w/ 75K?

I tried to search for a reasonable OBD II Scanner on the Internet and came across the OBDCOM for $86.00. It comes with a OBD connector and a software CD for the Laptop. According to the website, it can monitor and convert error codes except for ABS and Airbag.

Does anyone have any comment of the OBDCOM?

Thanks.