08-18-2010, 09:52 AM | #1 |
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Code Reader?
The Boxster threw a CEL last night. No running problems, but owning an out-of-warranty car makes me wonder if it's worth buying a generic OBDII code reader. If so, which one to get?
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08-18-2010, 09:59 AM | #2 |
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I'm pretty sure there's a thread around here somewhere n00b.
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08-18-2010, 10:03 AM | #3 |
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everyone on the m5 board uses the Peake unit
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08-18-2010, 10:04 AM | #4 |
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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.
But there was that slick one Clyde pointed out a few months ago that I found intriguing... about $100. http://www.appletell.com/apple/comme...-for-mac-os-x/ http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=31173
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08-18-2010, 11:10 AM | #5 |
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I assume the Peake unit I have won't work on JST's Boxster, correct?
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08-18-2010, 11:22 AM | #6 |
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OBD-II is OBD-II, isn't it?
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08-18-2010, 11:24 AM | #7 |
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08-18-2010, 11:35 AM | #9 |
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An aside: I thought you had a 016i. Why is 021i now? Did you change the car or are you following the "+5 = .T" convention?
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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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