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11-21-2023, 02:25 PM
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Diagnostic Tool Recommendations
I'm currently looking for a diagnostic tool that can be used for diagnostics (engine, transmision, etc) as well as maintenance resets (service interval, oil change, ABS, Seatbelt, etc..) for Porsche, Audi and Ford. Thank you
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Tim 04 Boxster 88 944S 87 944 Turbo 
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11-21-2023, 03:04 PM
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It really depends on your budget and how thorough of a tool you really want/need. Some tools require you to pay a subscription for updates. I recently purchased a Topdon Artidiag600s. Its a fine $200 tool and has done everything I've needed for domestic and Japanese vehicles. No subscription either.
https://www.topdon.com/products/artidiag600-s
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Kyriakos E. Stylianos Baglama inspired 1982 SC Targa - (Currently Wallowing for GothingNC)
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11-21-2023, 03:04 PM
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No personal experience with their multi-brand units, but I've used the iCarSoft Porsche-specific unit for the usual maintenance and diagnostics.
This is nice because (1) no laptop is needed, and (2) it works with 981/991 and newer, which Durametric doesn't (at least the last time I checked). https://www.icarsoft.com
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ed 2016 GT4 2005 Lotus Elise 1994 RX-7 R2
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11-21-2023, 06:10 PM
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I've used both iCarSoft and Foxwell, and both worked well for diagnostics and, in the Foxwell case, some light programming. Both iCarSoft and Foxwell will let you add manufacturers to their devices. Both work well with 981s. And both are about the same price.
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-Chris "All my laps look like cool-down laps" 997 GT3 (lacking imagination, yet another 997) 987 Cayman R (gone, but I get to see it at DEs) 997 Carrera S (gone and missed) 997 C2S (gone) 944 S2 (gone)
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11-22-2023, 01:36 PM
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I'm using a Durametric for older Porsches and a XTOOL Anyscan A30M for newer ones. So far it has done what I need (reset oil light, reset tire pressure error codes).
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Jim ------ "2017 Central PA SCCA Witch's Rallye - Best Team Costume Award" "2014 Central PA SCCA Witch's Rallye - Best Team Costume Award" White/Green '91 SSM Miata #01 Green '96 911 (993) Carrera #409 Blue '09 911 (997.2) Carrera S Cab Black '15 Yukon XL w/ '98 Trailex (Tow Vehicle) Burnt Orange '75 FJ40 Yellow '19 718 Boxster (wife regretfully sold it to fit 2nd grandchild on the way...) Black '83 911SC Targa (regrettably sold when the second car seat didn't fit)
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11-22-2023, 06:46 PM
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I’ve had this one for about four years. Only car that it hasn’t worked out for is my sons 2013 Volvo throwing an emissions code.
https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Bluet...s%2C152&sr=8-2
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Karl Lucky owner of a couple of 911’s and another Porsche or two 
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11-24-2023, 05:46 PM
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I just bought a Youcanic and am very happy with it. Baltimore company, very responsive and helpful when contacted, and no subscription required. I also have a durametric and I haven't compared them directly, but the Youcanic seems to do most things. Used it to calibrate ride height in an airmatic benz, monitor trans temps for proper fill levels, reset can module codes, etc. Emailing reports, printing on my network printer, are nice touches. I would definitely buy it again. I especially like them being local and not a foreign company.
https://www.youcanic.com/
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Chris 1987 928 S4 - Turbocharged w/ ~600 TQ/WHP, Front/Rear big brake upgrade, MegaSquirt, and a few other things.
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11-26-2023, 05:27 PM
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Icarsoft 2.0 works on my 955, 958(diesel) & 996, plus able to read most codes with other brands. Good product for the price
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-Mark- 99’ Carrera 15’ Cayenne Diesel 05' Cayenne S 86' 928s 14' Cayenne Diesel (gone) 13' E92 M3 Silverstone II (competition pkg.)(gone) 07'-17' Child's tuition 09' Jaguar XKR Portfolio(gone) 93' RSA Guards Red (gone) 85' Black Targa (gone) 06' M5 Indilagos Blue (gone) 01' 996 Ducati (1st porsche down payment)
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