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YOUR RESEARCHTorque Pro OBD II Tool
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You would need Durametric software, a Porsche PST2, or Porsche PIWIS tester to reset the airbag.
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I've been using Torque and a cheap bluetooth OBDII for about a year now, and it's awesome for troubleshooting.
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I found a really nice looking OBD II app on the Android Market called "Torque Pro" (
see here
). For it to work, you have to buy a Bluetooth OBD II adapter, like the first one listed
HERE
from Scantool. Has anyone tried this setup with their 996? Torque Pro's site doesn't specifically say that it'll work with any Porsche, and I'd like to get some confirmation before spending $250 on the OBD II adapter.
Thanks!
Many people say it works fine. Even with using the 18 dollar adapter, as long as you get a good one. The more expensive adapters are just faster and maybe a little more reliable.
I can confirm torque pro works with the orange cheap adaptor I got from eBay (the last one in your link) It was $20 something shipped.
Found it. This was the exact item and seller i bought from
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...RS%3A1123#shId
It is more in the generic OBD II Reader category. It can not do what Durametric software can do nor does it come close to Porsche PST2 or PIWIS testers.
It is however a very handy tool that you can carry with you and get basic information on problems/performance - IMHO of course.
I've been using Torque and a cheap bluetooth OBDII for about a year now, and it's awesome for troubleshooting. Not just clearing CEL codes, but getting real-time data from the computer and plotting/recording it: rpm, throttle position, engine load, MAF, fuel ratio, O2 sensor data, etc. Turns your cell phone into something straight out of fast & the furious.
I've also used it with Toyotas and Mazdas, and not all data is available on every car, but it does work very well with 986/996.
I honestly don't know about the power savings, but it was a fun little project. You only need to desolder the wire from
pin 16 (12v+)
, solder it to your switch, then solder a jumper wire from the switch's other terminal back to pin 16.
Besides saving power, the switch also shuts down the tool's Bluetooth radio. Leaving it plugged in and turned on would allow anyone walking by to connect to it (albeit, not to the ECU).
