OBD2 Scanner

Hi Does anyone know where I can buy a OBD2 scanner that will work with my 1999 996 TIA

Eddie: I went to the local AutoZone and bought an Actron scanner. It works great in my 99 996, but for some reason does not work at all in my 00 M5, though it works in a friends 540i. I think it was about $100 or so, and it resets the Check Engine Light. Ub

Cool thanks, the plug is under the dash right? Do you recall the model number for the scanner? TIA

Baum Tools has one that they say is as good as the factory unit. Here are the products they offer for Porsche. These are professional products so they are probably pricey.

Same for me, Actron 9135 @ Advance Auto Parts $100. a year ago.

A scanner that does not provide you with details of the major sensor readings on the car will be a little use in diagnosing problems. Recommend you get one that shows the following (at minimum): Long and Short term fuel trim calculated load coolant temp engine compartment temp timing O2 sensors (4) MAF

I have used the product sold at www.ScanTool.net with their free software. It does give you access to all of these parameters.

I purchased this for my pda. They also have a version for pc http://www.autoenginuity.com/

When I tried the infamous Orange Plug Horsepower Mulitplier, I got a bad miss two days later. The Actron told me which cylinders misfired and gave me two MAF errors, so it does an adequate job of telling you what's going on. BTW I tossed the Orangie, reset the CEL, and life has been good every since; the Actron is collecting dust. Steve

Thank you everyone, I am going to go and pick up one of those Actron 9135 from Pepboys for 79.00 today Ed

do you have any recommendations to brands/models that provide all this? what are you currently using?

I am using a PC software that is no longer available retail. However, I have looked at the AutoEnginuity software and it looks like it will do everything mine will do plus some. It's a little more expensive, but it is a tool you can not do without for new cars when you want to work on them yourself. If I were to need one now, I would buy this one.

that $79 Pep Boys thing is crap--will only give fault codes--won't even reset. Ya gota pay to play. I'm tellin you man www.autoenginuity.com it even comes with dyno software..about $200

I will look into it Thanks

Pete: good call on this product it seems like it can do alot and really money is not the problem with this issue. I am more of a hands on type of person and wants to mess with what I am able to work in sense of a DIY project Thank agian everyone!!

Hey, if I buy one of these from www.scantool.net , which one will I need? Am I right in thinking its the ISO one?? Also, is there anything it does not do, that the Porsche main dealers one will do???

I just review the product on the site and find that it might not work with Porsches at least the model I have 99 C2. Pete should know first hand since he had use it. If you go to autoenginuity and Auterra they both cost about 159-239 which does a lot more then the ones we cna get from your local parts store Hope this helps, I am learning also if there is any mistake forgive me

http://www.obd-2.com I heard from som of the members over on RennTech that its pretty good. This is the one I was thinking about buying but haven't gotten around to it yet.

Yup, I have used the scantool on my 99 996, 01 996. {as well as quite a few other ISO vehicles including F150, BMW525, Ferrari 360, Volvo XC90, Merc Wagon & SL55, and 97 Boxster.

There are $100 code readers like this Equus poduct Code Reader for MY1996 and later OBD II codes.........it has reset capabilities. Keep in mind it gives generic OBD II PO codes and their short description (and holds them in memory to display in the supposed order of importance). I've found this info to be very helpful but.......keep in mind, it is not the actual Porsche code. Now, a shop that has a Porsche Systems Tester 2 may not even have Porsche Codes (something I do not fully understand)......unless it has something to do with paying Porsche a monthly service or subscription fee.......I believe the newer PIWAS computer that came out last year costs dlrs around $1300./mo. If anyone can elaborate on this, please do.