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YOUR RESEARCHDurametric or iCarsoft?
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Reset porsche airbags
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But normally I use my Snap-on Solus Pro to reset Porsche airbags.
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I’m pretty sure that I’ve used the Durametric to reset airbags before.
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Only rarely do I use durametric, probably because I need PC.
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But normally I use my Snap-on Solus Pro to reset Porsche airbags.
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Durametric is best, and well worth the cost when checking your car.
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- O2 Sensor Test -- This option allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor test results for most recently performed tests from the vehicle's on-board computer.
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I ordered a iCarsoft and it was problematic. Didn't want to read the modules on the car. The literature claimed it would, but it would return a read error every time. Not the case with the Durametric. Most better tool.
I have both....and use icarsoft almost always. I found i can pretty much do everything I need to with icarsoft. Only rarely do I use durametric, probably because I need PC. I use durametric to evaluate cars i want to buy.
Jake, do you have any input on the Durametric vs the PIWIS clones that seem to be getting more popular? I�m all about supporting the American made companies that designed the product themselves rather than a clone, but wanted to get your take.
Have you considered the Foxwell tool? That is what I purchased. I haven't used it much but it does do some cool things like test the guages, turn on rad fans to test etc.
Here is a thread:
Foxwell NT-530 tool: my experience - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
About same price as iCarsoft.
You do understand that PIWIS is a proprietary product for Porsche, is sold only to Porsche dealers or independent shops that work exclusively on Porsche and can afford the cost, and a subscription cost is around $25,000/year, right? Right?
It is not something you can download a renegade version of and run it. Get Durametric. Oh, and hell yeah, pay for it.
You might also check out the Launchtech x431. I have the V+ which is pretty expensive (I think like $1,200), however, they do make smaller units that supposedly have the same capabilities (just slower and smaller screens). The benefit of the launchtech is that it works on all makes and models of cars. It also allows you to code. Caveat, when I bought mine, it does not list the 996 as being supported. I have used it on my 996 though recently and it seems to work just fine. They are constantly updating models covered so it's possible that they now state that it covers the 996. The other advantage is that it's Bluetooth so you don't have a cord. Like I said, I am just starting to use in on my 996 so I have not tested all of the features. I also have the durametric pro. The biggest issue I have with durametric is that it only runs on windows operating system. I first caught onto the launchtech from reading posts on the Cayenne forum.
So i was not able to reset airbags with durametric. If it can, it's certainly not obvious. That is why I bought icarsoft...it was able to reset airbags....also i carsoft can do all cars....durametric only does certain porsches
I’m pretty sure that I’ve used the Durametric to reset airbags before.
But normally I use my Snap-on Solus Pro to reset Porsche airbags.
It’s much faster.
Ive been playing with iCarsoft i just picked up and i will say its pretty in depth. Here is a few bits of info i gathered
You Tube
PRODUCT FEATURES
- iCarsoft POR V2.0 can do it all-reads and clears trouble codes on most of the system such as engine, transmission, ABS and airbag etc.
- Support OBDII/EOBD Ten Modes of Operation
- Read Live Data
- Full ECU Diagnosis
- Oil Light/Service Reset: Support service reset.
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system maintenance deactivates and reactivates the EPB system for replacement and initialization.
- Battery Management System (BMS), registers new battery to the BMS while battery replacement.
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration control system, requests the DPF regeneration process while DPF blockage and turn off the DPF indicator.
- Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC) relearns the throttle va value while clear or replaces the throttle valve.
- SAS: Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) calibration, calibrates the steering wheel to straight ahead, or recalibrate SAS while steering part replacement.
- ABS Bleeding, release the air to restore ABS Brake sensitivity, or relearn while ABS replaced.
- Injector coding, relearn the injector control parameter while the injector renewed or replaced
- The Print Data function allows you printing out diagnostic data recorded by the scan
- Battery test allows you getting the voltage of battery with OBD port by the scan tool when the engine starts.
- DTC Library to lookup when user is operating this tool.
- Upgrade Via PC
OBDII FUNCTION
- Read Codes and Erase Codes
- I/M Readiness -- I/M Readiness indicate whether or not the various emissions-related systems on the vehicle are operating properly and are ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing.
- Data stream.
- Freeze Frame -- When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on-board computer. This information is referred to as freeze frame data. Freeze Data is a snapshot of the operating conditions at the time of an emission-related fault.
- O2 Sensor Test -- This option allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor test results for most recently performed tests from the vehicle's on-board computer.
- On-Board Monitoring -- This function can be utilized to read the results of on-board diagnostic monitoring tests for specific components/systems.
- EVAP System Test -- The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle's EVAP system.
- Vehicle Information -- The option displays the vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Retrieve generic (P0, P2, P3, and U0), manufacturer specific (P1, P3, and U1) codes and pending codes
- Turn off Check Engine Light (MIL), clear codes and reset monitors
- Read live PCM DataStream
- Support CAN (Controller Area Network) and all other
- Read pending, pending DTCs and DTCs search
