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Service lamp resetting tool

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BoxsterLL11

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Having carried out a few service jobs myself like drive belt and spark plugs, I realise that having checked the service schedule there are only a few other jobs that need doing to complete a major service, all of which I can also carry out myself.
I was going to take the car to my local indy Porsche specialist as it is due a major service (they did the intermediate 2 years ago) but even their charges are not cheap and I hate paying someone good money for things that I can competently do myself (that maybe different when the PDK transmission fluid change is due).
I am not now overly bothered about having the service schedule book stamped up and the car has only just had an MOT with no advisories.

So, its just a question of resetting the service & oil change lamps once I am done.
Can anyone recommend a diagnostic tool that includes resetting service lamps?
 
Yes nothing difficult with the right tool. Icarsoft por v1.0 or v2.0 tool about £95 /£135 is what you want. Just check your specific model with the supplier.
 
Yep, that is the one I have been looking at.
Just been in touch with Diagnostic World and they recommend the V2 for £149.
As I have saved about £600 in not getting my local indy to do the service then I think £149 will be well spent.

And after more 981 servicing web searches, interesting things come to light.
Like the cabin pollen filter which is recommended to change every two years with each service.
Now you can get a new one from EuroCarParts for £15 with their current discount code.
No need as these are washable with care.
Mine has a Mann Filter pollen filter fitted.
I gently washed in warm water, gently blew it through with compressed air to remove excess water, put it in the airing cupboard overnight and its ready to go and like brand new.
So no need to buy a replacement.
 
Hi Keith, keep an eye on eBay for iCarsoft suppliers open to offers. I got the V2 with the option of 10 manufacturers for £140 delivered. Not a great saving, but better than nothing.
I’ve used it on the boxster, my VW van for services and CEL problems and my wife’s ford. If you were closer I would reset the service for you. I have been to meetings and people have done diagnostics for owners who don’t want to buy one when they may only use it a couple of times a year.
Great bit of kit. Also I do like a good write up of a service task, so thanks for yours. I enjoy wielding a spanner and the satisfaction of knowing a job has gone well.
Regards Mike
 
Thanks for your feedback guys.
Have to admit, when I first bought the 981 I had no intention whatsoever to do any work on the car, I was just going to pay someone else to do it.
Then 2 years ago one of my ac condensers failed, got a quote for about £1000 to fix it.
I managed to replace both condensers, the drier and got it re-gassed for less than £300.
One door speaker failed recently as water got to it so replaced that.
The alarm unit in the front boot got water in it also a few years ago so got a second hand one of eBay for a fraction of the price of a new one and the old one was beyond repair.
The web is a great source of information for how-to-guides.
So likewise, if there is anything I do that might help others in the future am always willing to post it up.
Have worked on classic cars for many many years and as an ex-marine engineer am always willing to have a go.
And although the 981 is a complicated piece of kit as is any modern day Porsche, basic service jobs are largely the same and as stated, their is always lots of guidance to be found.
 
Keith,

Age has meant that I’m more of an armchair mechanic these days but I very much appreciate reading your DIY posts. As you say, basic service jobs on a Porsche are much the same as on any other car ... although the flat-6 mid-engine layout clearly presents a number of challenges!

Keep up the good work!

Jeff
 
Thanks Jeff.
The mid-engine layout is certainly a bit of a challenge for the DIY-er if you haven't done it before.
Spark plug change is testament to that.
I had a 2004 MG TF for a few years not long ago and first job was to change the timing belt - not a job for the feint hearted and it would have been an advantage to have had Twizzle arms with multiple joints !!!

I too am thinking age will be against me very soon and considering the PDK transmission fluid change in 4 years time that might be a step too far for me as I will be approaching 68 years old by then.
But as an ex-marine engineer, I enjoy a challenge and doing something different. No two watches at sea were ever the same.
And as I am thinking ahead about flushing the brake fluid soon, I have just googled the best way to get the car sitting on four axle stands on the designated jack points and thus where to jack it up.
But at present am considering the car as a keeper for as long I am capable to get in/out and drive it, then for as long as I am capable of servicing it myself then that is what I will do.
So much more satisfaction to know that it's been done by yourself and to a standard that I accept.
 
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