My airbag light SOLVED with Durametric and other revelations

roadsession · 11-15-2009, 06:59 AM

I ordered the Durametric enthusiast kit on Tuesday
It arrived Thursday afternoon - from across the country! That's what I call fast shipping. Just in time before I was dreading to go into the porsche dealer for a $120 diagnosis of the airbag light.

I installed the s/w that came with it on my laptop in about 3 mins,
Went to the car, plugged in the cable that came with it.
Put key into Acc position and checked the code.

Phew - it's code 46 - seat belt buckle.

I cleared it and saved a trip to the dealer and then went to town on buckle and ground connection with electronics cleaner

I also had the ECU read. No over revs!

Barn996 · 11-15-2009, 09:05 AM

Good for you...always feels better when you are able to diagnose and fix a problem yourself. Now reward yourself and go for a ride in your Porsche!!

Mabuhay · 11-16-2009, 12:31 AM

Wow, nice tool. Where did you purchase and how much was this Durametric tool?

roadsession · 11-16-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mabuhay

Wow, nice tool. Where did you purchase and how much was this Durametric tool?

www.durametric.com

$290 or so shipped. This should be a "must have" for anyone interested in a little DIY with every pre-owned Porsche...

Marc Gelefsky · 11-16-2009, 10:37 AM

Durametic is great, There is an ad for one in the classifieds of the new Pano for $150, good deal if it's still available.

11-15-2009, 06:59 AM	#1
roadsession User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA - 996 C4 Mk2, E60 530xi, W202 C230 Posts: 179	My airbag light SOLVED with Durametric and other revelations I ordered the Durametric enthusiast kit on Tuesday It arrived Thursday afternoon - from across the country! That's what I call fast shipping. Just in time before I was dreading to go into the porsche dealer for a $120 diagnosis of the airbag light. I installed the s/w that came with it on my laptop in about 3 mins, Went to the car, plugged in the cable that came with it. Put key into Acc position and checked the code. Phew - it's code 46 - seat belt buckle. I cleared it and saved a trip to the dealer and then went to town on buckle and ground connection with electronics cleaner I also had the ECU read. No over revs! Last edited by roadsession; 03-05-2010 at 10:51 AM.

11-15-2009, 09:05 AM	#2
Barn996 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 1,782	Good for you...always feels better when you are able to diagnose and fix a problem yourself. Now reward yourself and go for a ride in your Porsche!! __________________ MY99 996,C2 Coupe,LSD,black/savanna beige, 6 spd., US MO3O suspension,black 3 spoke steering wheel,leather sport seats,TC, rear seat delete, FisterD exhaust... Repairs/maint. since 9/06 purchase date(35k miles); front wheel bearing(drivers side), brake pads,oil & filters, change transmission oil, nonsmoker's kit added, console hinge repair kit, replace coolant cap,4 new Blizzaks 1/09,2 new Sumitomo rear tires 6/09,Interstate battery 7/09, current miles 48k

11-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
Marc Gelefsky Super Moderator Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 1998 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 9,695	Durametic is great, There is an ad for one in the classifieds of the new Pano for $150, good deal if it's still available. __________________ Marc Gelefsky 02 996 Coupe 6 Speed Aero 86 911 Carrera Targa - Guards Red 00 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon - Winter Beater, Dog & Kid Hauler 04 Audi Allroad 2.7T 6 Speed - Wife's Ride Gone - 88 951, 87 951, 86 944na, 85.5 944na x2, 01 Boxster S

11-16-2009, 12:31 AM	#3
Mabuhay User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 293	Wow, nice tool. Where did you purchase and how much was this Durametric tool?