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Car model and year: Porsche Panamera 2018

Purpose: a diagnostic tool that is capable of scanning/coding all modules

Tested Porsche scanner recommended:

PIWIS III

Launch X431 V

Autel MS906BT

One-by-one:

1. PIWIS III review on Panamera:

I just received my new tester and I figured I would share my thoughts since I have used both the 2 and the 3 now. I should be more precise as I did not purchase an actual PIWIS III, but remarkably they are for sale on sites like this PIWIS.NET On that site is the actual factory tool and currently sells for $5,900 which was way too rich for my blood. It is in the factory carrying case with all the cables and WLAN cap for the VCI that plugs into the usb mini port and allows for wireless connection to the car, along with the multimeter and oscilloscope cable.

What I bought, which sells for around €1,500 and what is for sale in most places, is a Panasonic CF-MX3 I5 Laptop with Windows 8.1 installed and the Porsche PIWIS III software installed and includes a USB wired VCI the same one the factory tester uses. I both cases the VCI and software have been modified to disable factory authentication and naturally there is no automatic updates. If you did have a PPN account, this tool would update normally. Most offer one year of updates and then charge for subsequent years. It should be known that the updates are really for adding new model years, not software changes. On to the review.

It is a nice laptop with a touch screen and a screen pen included. The Porsche software starts automatically, but the Microsoft button functions and you can do other things at the same time such as TeamViewer or open an internet page. The VCI ( the part that connects to the diagnostic port) is smaller and the cable connecting is shorter, but it is a standard USB to miniUSB cable so you can purchase an longer one anywhere. The tester can be changed from after sales mode to developer mode which allows for a lot of special features ( looking at you who want to disable start stop permanently). The software is faster, and easier to use than the previous version. For example on the diagnostic program, the tester auto detects the car model. Just plug it in, turn the key on and it does its thing. For me, I'm not sure if it is a function of the unit I have or not but the guided fault finding works well. Click on any fault and press the fault finding button and the unit tries to provide you a diagnostic plan. The plan is better and the English description is better. I haven't tried the wiring diagram software but I imagine it works as well as the previous version. There is a new ODBC program on the unit that reads standard ODBC codes, I am wondering if this unit can be used for other cars for simple code reading. I will try it on a buddy's car next week and let you know. There is a oscilloscope function and a multimeter function but the laptop clones don't come with these cables. If you check out the link I added you can see a factory tool and what that kit contains as compared to a laptop clone with VCI. All in all it is a better tool but really can't do more than the piwis 2 can do, only faster and on cars from model year 2018 to current which the piwis 2can't do. Later I will clone the hard disk then see if I can upgrade the OS to Windows 10. I am certain it will work but cloning the SSD makes sense given my investment.

2. Launch X431 V Pro review on Panamera 2018:

I received my Launch X431 V Pro and played around with it a bit. My first impressions are positive. The unit is well constructed and the software is intuitive and more refined then I expected. I have to say that it is kind of hilarious the number of connectors and cables that come with the kit where I'll likely ever only use the same connector for every car I own. I guess if I ever buy a TATA or a Proton I'll be set though!The tool communicated flawlessly with my vehicle and it has all the standard functionality that I would expect plus a lot of 971-specific functionality. I have no way to know what is missing compared to a PIWIS but if you tell me what specific function you're looking for, I can try it out and report back. Using the tool, I quickly discovered that whomever replaced the battery in my car before I bought it (I've only had the car 2.5 weeks) had disconnected the battery voltage sensor and forgot to plug it back in. This was the cause of the stop/start fault message I was seeing on the cluster (which popped up 3 days after I purchased the car). One thing that became evident after using the scan tool is that without a workshop manual I am going to have trouble diagnosing many of the issues that I could encounter. For example, I have two DTCs stored in the gateway for missing messages but a google search for the trouble code numbers returned no hits (my suspicion is that a module was replaced and not properly coded following replacement). This is not a fault of the scan tool, of course, but speaks to a general problem that us as 971 owners must find an answer to. With the nearest competent Porsche dealer being 2.5 hours away, it is simply not practical for me to spend an entire day making trips to the dealer to repair something that I could have taken care of myself. Furthermore, I have always performed all of my car repairs and maintenance and the factory warranty on my car expires in April of next year.Anyways, I didn't take any pictures of the unit in action I haven't had much time to put anything together. Credits to @ brett968 Go to official site to confirm the functions list of Launch X431 V Pro for my 2017 Panamera 4S:http://qcar.x431.com/newqcar/carDes?lan=en&pdtTypeId=2&pageNum=1&menuIndex=16&serial=PORSCHE&area=P&serialName=PORSCHE&pdtStr=

3. Autel MS906BT review on Panamera:

Delighted with my Autel MS906BT. Autel MS906BT Porsche Panamera from 2017 function list:

Enjoy!

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Car model and year: Porsche Panamera 2018

Purpose: a diagnostic tool that is capable of scanning/coding all modules

Tested Porsche scanner recommended:

PIWIS III

Launch X431 V

Autel MS906BT

One-by-one:

1. PIWIS III review on Panamera:

I just received my new tester and I figured I would share my thoughts since I have used both the 2 and the 3 now. I should be more precise as I did not purchase an actual PIWIS III, but remarkably they are for sale on sites like this PIWIS.NET On that site is the actual factory tool and currently sells for $5,900 which was way too rich for my blood. It is in the factory carrying case with all the cables and WLAN cap for the VCI that plugs into the usb mini port and allows for wireless connection to the car, along with the multimeter and oscilloscope cable.

What I bought, which sells for around €1,500 and what is for sale in most places, is a Panasonic CF-MX3 I5 Laptop with Windows 8.1 installed and the Porsche PIWIS III software installed and includes a USB wired VCI the same one the factory tester uses. I both cases the VCI and software have been modified to disable factory authentication and naturally there is no automatic updates. If you did have a PPN account, this tool would update normally. Most offer one year of updates and then charge for subsequent years. It should be known that the updates are really for adding new model years, not software changes. On to the review.

It is a nice laptop with a touch screen and a screen pen included. The Porsche software starts automatically, but the Microsoft button functions and you can do other things at the same time such as TeamViewer or open an internet page. The VCI ( the part that connects to the diagnostic port) is smaller and the cable connecting is shorter, but it is a standard USB to miniUSB cable so you can purchase an longer one anywhere. The tester can be changed from after sales mode to developer mode which allows for a lot of special features ( looking at you who want to disable start stop permanently). The software is faster, and easier to use than the previous version. For example on the diagnostic program, the tester auto detects the car model. Just plug it in, turn the key on and it does its thing. For me, I'm not sure if it is a function of the unit I have or not but the guided fault finding works well. Click on any fault and press the fault finding button and the unit tries to provide you a diagnostic plan. The plan is better and the English description is better. I haven't tried the wiring diagram software but I imagine it works as well as the previous version. There is a new ODBC program on the unit that reads standard ODBC codes, I am wondering if this unit can be used for other cars for simple code reading. I will try it on a buddy's car next week and let you know. There is a oscilloscope function and a multimeter function but the laptop clones don't come with these cables. If you check out the link I added you can see a factory tool and what that kit contains as compared to a laptop clone with VCI. All in all it is a better tool but really can't do more than the piwis 2 can do, only faster and on cars from model year 2018 to current which the piwis 2can't do. Later I will clone the hard disk then see if I can upgrade the OS to Windows 10. I am certain it will work but cloning the SSD makes sense given my investment.

2. Launch X431 V Pro review on Panamera 2018:

I received my Launch X431 V Pro and played around with it a bit. My first impressions are positive. The unit is well constructed and the software is intuitive and more refined then I expected. I have to say that it is kind of hilarious the number of connectors and cables that come with the kit where I'll likely ever only use the same connector for every car I own. I guess if I ever buy a TATA or a Proton I'll be set though!The tool communicated flawlessly with my vehicle and it has all the standard functionality that I would expect plus a lot of 971-specific functionality. I have no way to know what is missing compared to a PIWIS but if you tell me what specific function you're looking for, I can try it out and report back. Using the tool, I quickly discovered that whomever replaced the battery in my car before I bought it (I've only had the car 2.5 weeks) had disconnected the battery voltage sensor and forgot to plug it back in. This was the cause of the stop/start fault message I was seeing on the cluster (which popped up 3 days after I purchased the car). One thing that became evident after using the scan tool is that without a workshop manual I am going to have trouble diagnosing many of the issues that I could encounter. For example, I have two DTCs stored in the gateway for missing messages but a google search for the trouble code numbers returned no hits (my suspicion is that a module was replaced and not properly coded following replacement). This is not a fault of the scan tool, of course, but speaks to a general problem that us as 971 owners must find an answer to. With the nearest competent Porsche dealer being 2.5 hours away, it is simply not practical for me to spend an entire day making trips to the dealer to repair something that I could have taken care of myself. Furthermore, I have always performed all of my car repairs and maintenance and the factory warranty on my car expires in April of next year.Anyways, I didn't take any pictures of the unit in action I haven't had much time to put anything together. Credits to @ brett968 Go to official site to confirm the functions list of Launch X431 V Pro for my 2017 Panamera 4S:http://qcar.x431.com/newqcar/carDes?lan=en&pdtTypeId=2&pageNum=1&menuIndex=16&serial=PORSCHE&area=P&serialName=PORSCHE&pdtStr=

3. Autel MS906BT review on Panamera:

Delighted with my Autel MS906BT. Autel MS906BT Porsche Panamera from 2017 function list:

Enjoy!

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1. Recommend a full Xentry/DAS setup from obdexpress.co.uk.

2. You can get the Xentry Passthru software and use it with Tactrix device. This set up can do diagnostics with no problem. It can work with vehicles 2006 and up. If you want to be able to do everything from programming and coding online then I suggest you get aC4 cloneand get the Xentry Openshell. With this setup you will need access to the server in order to do programming and coding. As BHOPKINS mentioned, don’t be fool by the people claiming their set up is GOLD and make it sound like they engineering the software. These fools are charging and arm and a leg to install the software.

2. There’s also lots of scanners that just read codes and those are in the $100-$200 range. About the only thing the full system may be handy for is being able to program the airmatic for a lower height. Probably a few other hacks too. Otherwise something like theAutel Diaglinkfor $89 might be all you need if you just want to know the error codes and getting the car fixed.

3. Recommend iCarsoft MBII for Mercedes Benz. At $150, you can’t beat the iCarsoft…

4. Depending on what you need it for will be the big decider, Do you need it to do everything, or do you need it to do most things, do you need to use it for other makes and models?

   I went through the same thing when looking for a scan tool, The Xentry / Das set up is good if all you are going to do is Mercedes, butif you need an all rounder that will do multiple manufacturers look at theAutelandLaunch, I ended up settling on theAutel @ $1000 AU, It does everything I need, I even coded new keys to my own Ford ute just last week, plus reset all codes from airbags, ESP, ABS, Parktronic, Seatbelts, reset steering angle sensor, etc on a crash damaged C200 I purchased.

   I would say bang for buck out of the boxthe Autel wins for an all rounder, the Launch would be my second choice, which model you need would be dependant on what level you wish to use it for.

   I think if you are going to outlay good money for a scanner it needs to do what you need it to do.

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OBDSTAR ODOMaster mileage programmer is available with 3 configurations ( full, standard, basic), they are designed for different cars according to the needs of different people.

In sum:

ODO Master Full Version covers all vehicle list;

ODO Master Standard Version Only removes luxury cars for BENTLEY, for FERRARI, for BMW and for MASERATI;

ODO Master Basic Version Only removes luxury cars for BENTLEY, for FERRARI, for BMW and for MASERATI, and for GREATWALL GEELY, for MG & PROTON.

http://www.mileageprogrammer.com/differences-among-obdstar-odo-master-basic-standard-full-version/

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VVDI Key Tool Max "File Make Key" free update, free cloud storage for temporary data.

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Lonsdor K518S Key programmer Ford update in July, for those who ordered 1-year Subscription (€550 for 1 year + 6-month for free), it is free to update the following car models:

Look at the image below:

Ranger/2016-2020/Key&Smart key

Expedition/2018-2019/Key& Smart key

Explorer/2016-2019/Key&Smart key

F-150/2018-2020/Key&Smart key

F-250/2017-2019/Key&Smart key

F-350/2017-2019/Key&Smart key

F-550/2017-2019/Key&Smart key

Edge/Smart key/2015-2019 Escape/Key programming/2014-2019

Taurus/Smart key/2010-2019

Everest/Smart key/2017-

Look at this table for details:

Lonsdor K518S tech support:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/07/10/lonsdor-k518s-ford-update/

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Q:Will VVDI prog read spc560 chip data?

A:YES!!!!!

Please free download newest VVDI prog 4.9.4 and have a check.

https://mega.nz/file/9BUWHIaa#tFvd0jE5p8XeEvP8TGnjDmRFNWY6zlmR19FYFJae_Ek

Look at this image:

Please choose type, brand, system (spc560...).

Here are some cars' SPC560 airbag pinouts of Xhorse VVDI Prog

Renault / Dacia SPC560

Pinout xprog edit for vvdi

Test ok

Dacia / Renault SPC560P50L3 V2

pinout CPT edit for VVDI prog

Dacia /Renault v3 (SPC560P50L3_V3)

pinout CPT edit for vvdi prog

Skoda SPC5604-114pin

pinout CPT edit for VVDI prog

Citroen C3 SPC560

MB_W222_SRS_SPC560P5_jtag

Suzuki_SRS_SPC560P50_pinout

Enjoy!

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