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Hi there not sure if there is an issue with my PDK but it feels indecisive in lower gears, I bought my 2009 997.2 C2S in March having checked the Transmission oil and filter change had been completed in line with Porsche recommendations, I am going to purchase a Diagnostic Tool and the one I keep seeing is the Icarsoft v01. Will this read any PDK faults ? Also is there any way to check the Transmission oil levels ?
Thanks in advance for your advice
 
I’d contact iCarsoft directly to answer your question about the tool’s capabilities.

Have a look online for videos covering PDK oil changes. I’ve a feeling that the level has to be set with the oil up to full working temperature? If there’s a helpful Porsche Independent in your area maybe they can give you some advice?

Jeff
 
Thanks Jeff. There is a good independent not too far from me. I’ll pop in and pick their brains
 
If you are going icarsoft route consider the the II or the III. I suspect the the v1 won’t have a scooby about PDK.

I would also suggest looking at the foxwell nt530 - more Porsche smarts in my experience.

BUT. Unless there is an actual error code, then none of those tools will tell you anything. If you need to recalibrate or reprogram the box with a later firmware, then you need piwis and ( at least for re program and possible for a proper recalibrate although YouTube suggests it’s possible ) then the piwis needs to call home to the mother ship (so you need someone with Porsche partner network access) or an OPC.

For reading the codes. Perhaps some one local to you will have one or more of the tools and will “scan for a beer”. No idea of your location but I am in north Kent. I have icarsoft, foxwell and piwis. Woukd be happy to plug in an see if any codes are being thrown.
 
Thanks Malarcy,

I have ordered v2.0 should get it on Tuesday. Really appreciate the offer I am in south Essex. I’ll have a play but may take you up on your offer if I can’t make any sense of it.
 
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