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Anybody have a good resource for baseline values? The manual with the system is pretty basic. I was able to clear my airbag light no problem. I also read a code for a bad alarm code due to interior sensor, but I assume that was due to the top being down. I would really like to know how to maximize the use of this tools and thought that it would come with the system, but not so much. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Will

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Anybody have a good resource for baseline values? The manual with the system is pretty basic. I was able to clear my airbag light no problem. I also read a code for a bad alarm code due to interior sensor, but I assume that was due to the top being down. I would really like to know how to maximize the use of this tools and thought that it would come with the system, but not so much. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Will

Will:

Did you have a look at the manual that Durametric has available for download? Is that the one you have already looked at?

If not, here it is: BOXSTER_Durametric_Software_Instruction_Manual.pdf

Regards, Maurice.

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Yes, I have read the manual that comes with the software. It is helpful in how to use the program. What I would like to have more information about is primarily the ECU Actual Values. The program lets you monitor a lot of info, but I just don't know how to evaluate it. The program also says my car has 712 operating hour, but at ~65k mile that would mean an average speed of like 90 mhp. Unless the car was used to run drugs or race NASCAR, that doesn't seem right. I'm 99% sure I have the original motor as I got all of the maintenance records from the dealership that the first owner used and I'm pretty sure they would have mentioned a motor replacement! Thanks.

Will

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More likely the DME was replaced?

Can't really say. Before I bought the car, I got the records from the dealership that had done all of the maintenance. I'm pretty sure this dealership did everything as they even replaced the tires. The only work they reported was routine oil changes, new tires, 30k service and an airbag code cleared. If you figure 712 hours at an average of 40mph that would be a little less that 30k miles. I guess next time I take it to the dealership I can ask if it looks like the DME has been replaced. I'm not sure if they will be able to tell me or not unless the part number changed. Oh well, the mystery continues.

One more question. Is it safe to assume that the DME values should be read at full operating temp? Thanks.

Will

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Should be on the airbag screen - ah... maybe Durametric does not have that for Boxster.

Well, if you have a PSt2 or PIWIS handy I like to compare engine operating hours with air bag hours.

Realize that when you put the key in the ignition (even in the off position) the airbag circuit activates and the airbag hours counter starts.

When the engine hours and airbag hour are vastly different - then you need to ascertain if the DME was swapped or the airbag fired or was swapped.

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Loren,

I don't have a Boxster, but I don't see that option for MY '99 996. I looked at the airbag screens, but I don't see anything for hours. Help?

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Should be on the airbag screen - ah... maybe Durametric does not have that for Boxster.

Well, if you have a PSt2 or PIWIS handy I like to compare engine operating hours with air bag hours.

Realize that when you put the key in the ignition (even in the off position) the airbag circuit activates and the airbag hours counter starts.

When the engine hours and airbag hour are vastly different - then you need to ascertain if the DME was swapped or the airbag fired or was swapped.

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Loren,

I don't have a Boxster, but I don't see that option for MY '99 996. I looked at the airbag screens, but I don't see anything for hours. Help?

Wil

Should be on the airbag screen - ah... maybe Durametric does not have that for Boxster.

Well, if you have a PSt2 or PIWIS handy I like to compare engine operating hours with air bag hours.

Realize that when you put the key in the ignition (even in the off position) the airbag circuit activates and the airbag hours counter starts.

When the engine hours and airbag hour are vastly different - then you need to ascertain if the DME was swapped or the airbag fired or was swapped.

Oh, sorry. They don't seem to have it for the 996 either.

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