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Old 08-18-2010, 12:50 PM   #10
Terri Kennedy
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Originally Posted by Plaz View Post
I just picked up a cheap POS Actron (CP9125) reader off the shelf at Pep Boys to diagnose a non-firing cylinder problem on the MINI. I think it was about $40.
The Actrons are fine, but you can just borrow one from the counter at the auto parts store - they have loaners for free in the hope you'll buy the part(s) you need from them.

If you want to go all-out and have near-dealer-level functionality (yes, stuka, even bleeding the brakes on the BMWs that need the shop computer), get a AutoEnginuity ProLine and the brand-specific add-ons. Here's the "kitchen sink" list of Porsche-specific stuff it does. PDF comparing AutoEnginuity with the other advanced tool brands.
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