Bought Durametric

[4sd911]

'14 Boxster S

I ran the durametric for the first time and did a short test on all modules and it shows almost everything as fault codes. Mostly communication problems. I did the test with the engine running. Car runs fine only alerts on the dash are "oil over fill", "service due" soon and sometimes the "start stop function" not working.

Should delete and error codes and run the test again?

Here's partial copy and paste of the results

Short Test


PASM with PADM


Current Fault Codes

c12019:
No communication with air conditioner regulator
Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive




Engine Module Siemens EMS SDI 9


Current Fault Codes

C1500:

Upper limit value exceeded

C2400:

No signal/communication

C1900:

No signal/communication

P2400:

Value below lower limit value

C2400:

No signal/communication

P2800:

Upper limit value exceeded




Dual Clutch / Doppelkupplung - PDK




No Faults Found



Porsche Stability Management / Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)


Current Fault Codes

c12019:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c12096:
Check instrument cluster fault memory content
Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c12196:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c12018:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive




Electronic Parking Brake


Current Fault Codes

c12018:
CAN timeout error, instrument cluster
Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c12096:
Check instrument cluster fault memory content
Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

40:

Warning Indicator On
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive




Tire Pressure Monitor


Current Fault Codes

c12016:
No communication with front-end electronics control unit
Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c12096:
Check instrument cluster fault memory content
Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive




Heating and Air Conditioning - HVAC


Current Fault Codes

10:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

1194:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

1304:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

1314:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c12000:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c12007:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c1201d:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

c1201f:

Warning Indicator Off
Test Completed This Monitoring Cycle
Test Not Failed Since Last Clear
Test Completed Since Last Clear
Not Pending DTC
Test Not Failed This Operation Cycle
Fault Passive

[mikefocke]

This is a legit Durametric and not a clone? Has the car ever passed diagnostic tests?

[4sd911]

I bought the tool from Durametric.
The car is a Carvana purchase.
Car was serviced at Pittsburgh Porsche for the last 6 years last seen 1 year ago, before that it was serviced at a Porsche dealer in Fairfield Ct.
According to carfax.

[tcora]

I would clear them all and check again after several days of operation.

[CarGuyNeil]

Clear the codes and see what comes back after several drives.

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[4sd911]

I don't know if this makes any difference. The air conditioning controls were sticky from spilt coffee or mocha, had to remove the PCM and air controls to clean it. All went back together and works fine.

[4sd911]

I cleared the codes and will recheck after driving a bit.

Plugged it into the '14 Cayman and it showed a few faults, one of the head lights, e brake, radio maybe 1 or 2 more, I see no problem with any of that so I just cleared them.

I'm operating the software with the engine running to keep from weakening the battery. When using some commands like tool information and resetting the service reminder the computer can run very slow and freeze. The service reminder would not reset with 2 tries, I ran these commands with the ignition on engine off and they responded fast and no freezing.

If using the software with the engine off should a battery charger be used? I've seen that recommendation for a VW cable from ross-tech.

[CarGuyNeil]

You should always use it with the ignition on, engine off. If you are going to be using it for a bit, yes, I'd hook up a battery charger to it. If its just to reset the maintenance, I likely would not.

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