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Reset maintenance reminder

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All I want to do is read out fault codes and reset the maintenance reminder.
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Reset service messages

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I'd doubt seriously if they'd read the Porsche unique items or do things like reset the service messages.
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Reset trouble codes

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I read the Actron manual on line and it will only reset the trouble codes.
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All I want to do is read out fault codes and reset the maintenance reminder.
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Reset service messages

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I'd doubt seriously if they'd read the Porsche unique items or do things like reset the service messages.
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Reset trouble codes

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I read the Actron manual on line and it will only reset the trouble codes.
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POST 1Original post

Has anyone found an acceptable OBD-II reader with a significantly lower price than the Durametric unit? All I want to do is read out fault codes and reset the maintenance reminder. I did the obligatory search and found nothing.

POST 2Original post

Sears is selling the things now. No idea how good they work though I'd expect them to read the generic OBD-II info well enough. I'd doubt seriously if they'd read the Porsche unique items or do things like reset the service messages.

POST 3Original post

Actron® for $120 is supposed to do a good basic job.

POST 4Original post

The generics don't seem to do that...at least I know my Actron won't. Found that out when I discharged the battery and the airbag light needed resetting.

POST 5Original post

Thanks SantaFe and Jim Soucal. I read the Actron manual on line and it will only reset the trouble codes. Makes sense, I guess, since each manufacturer would have its own maintenance philosophy. Another possibility, does anyone sell the Durametric unit for less than $300 ?

POST 6Original post

Durametric Do....... $287......... See Their Website Porsche Diagnostic Store | Durametric Software Products for Sale

POST 7Original post

Sometimes Softronic offers special deals that gets you the Durametric cable as part of the package. If you were considering a flash upgrade or SRP this might be worth asking about.

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