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Haven't heard of anything yet that would substitute the Porsche computer logger the dealer uses (which costs big $$$$).
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Would really appreciate input from anyone with experience using the last 2.
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Use mac.

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Especially if you use Mac.:
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Haven't heard of anything yet that would substitute the Porsche computer logger the dealer uses (which costs big $$$$).
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Would really appreciate input from anyone with experience using the last 2.
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Especially if you use Mac.:
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

OK, Here is a list of links to some of the available scanners. I know the first two are often referred to: http://obd-2.com/ http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-scantoolpc.html But dose anyone know about these? Especially if you use Mac.: http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16150 http://www.pocketlogger.com/index.php?pid=obdii Would really appreciate input from anyone with experience using the last 2. TIA.

POST 2Original post

Interesting, I'd like to know if there is a dumbed down version of the "hammer" available somewhere

POST 3Original post

I ordered the auto enginuity unit last week based on some online feedback. It should arrive Wednesday so I'll give you a little more feedback then.

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I've hoped for a system like the VAG-COM for VW-Audi products for a long time. I use that PC based tool for my VW and Audi cars and it works great. Haven't heard of anything yet that would substitute the Porsche computer logger the dealer uses (which costs big $$$$).

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