Where to find fault code on Porsche Cayenne?

Where to find fault code on Porsche Cayenne?

The Durametric tool does not program the computer though: you are still at the mercy of the dealer when it comes to making changes to any of the non-fuel injection settings on your car. When you obtain the trouble codes output by the PST2, you can look them up in the Porsche ODB II factory diagnostic book (expensive), or look up the code online.

Where is the pst2 port on a Porsche Cayenne?

Both the PST2 and the Durametric software interface with the car through the OBD II port located beneath the steering wheel on the lower left hand side of the car. Make sure that the plug is firmly seated as it has a tendency to occasionally fall out.

Is there an OBD 2 reader for a Porsche Cayenne?

You can indeed use a standard off-the-shelf OBD II reader available at any auto parts store, but it will only give you the standard read-out codes for the fuel injection system: you will not be able to do any extra diagnostics on any other area of the car.

What causes a Porsche Cayenne wiring harness to break?

As the cars get older, the wiring harnesses have a habit of becoming what is commonly known as ‘work hardened.’ This causes the wiring to become brittle and often break inside of its plastic sheath. Only by testing the continuity of the wires end-for-end will you be able to determine whether the wire is broken or not.

The Durametric tool does not program the computer though: you are still at the mercy of the dealer when it comes to making changes to any of the non-fuel injection settings on your car. When you obtain the trouble codes output by the PST2, you can look them up in the Porsche ODB II factory diagnostic book (expensive), or look up the code online.

What is the fuel code for a Cayenne V6?

Code P12A2 – 9PA, 9PA1 (Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S) – RennTech.org Community Hi Guys, Have a 2008 Cayenne V6. Car runs fine but codes for P12A2. (Fuel/air metering). Car has a new valve cover (oil separator), new intake manifold gasket and new high pressure fuel pump. Anybody else had this one?? Jump to content

Both the PST2 and the Durametric software interface with the car through the OBD II port located beneath the steering wheel on the lower left hand side of the car. Make sure that the plug is firmly seated as it has a tendency to occasionally fall out.

You can indeed use a standard off-the-shelf OBD II reader available at any auto parts store, but it will only give you the standard read-out codes for the fuel injection system: you will not be able to do any extra diagnostics on any other area of the car.

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