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It will interrogate all the other systems on the car, and reset fault codes on those systems too.
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Can these universal readers be used on 996s?
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It will interrogate all the other systems on the car, and reset fault codes on those systems too.
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Can these universal readers be used on 996s?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Have been trying to find information on 996 fault codes and readers on the forum without success. I know 'universal' code readers are cheaply available for vehicles since the EU forced a standard on the motoring industry a few years ago. I have a fault code reader for my BMW bike. Can these universal readers be used on 996s? If so from what year? Any information gratefully received.

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I had trouble with my 1998 C2 using some generic handheld scan tools, and I think it is because the DME version 5.2.2 used in the early RoW (pre-egas) cars isn't truly OBD2 compliant. Your C4 has DME version 7.2, which should be OK with almost any code reader or scan tool. More expensive than a code reader, but the best DIY product is the Durametric scanner ( www.durametric.com ) which is Porsche-specific, and will do a great deal more than a code reader. It will interrogate all the other systems on the car, and reset fault codes on those systems too. I've got a Durametric (amongst other diagnostic stuff) and if you are anywhere near me I'd be happy to demo it for you. (No affiliation - just a happy user).

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Many thanks for info.

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+1 for durametric, it works well and they are a very helpful company. Bought mine direct from their web site from US - arrived very quickly - but that was back when 1 pound = 2 dollars!

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