Wh1t3Kn1ght
Montreal
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- 22 Aug 2018
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Hi Folks,
Been awhile!
I'm trying to fix the ABS fault on my 2000 996 C2.
It started off with an intermittent ABS light that would go away after being driven for a few miles.
Now it is on constantly as soon as the ignition is switched on and will not go out.
I've tried the following fault code readers and both of them claim that they are unable to talk to the ABS ECU -
Durametric (Enthusiast version) - selecting ABS 5.3
iCarSoft POR II
"Fault in communication with vehicle ECU. Please confirm 1. This vehicle is equipped with the system: 2. This system is an electrical control system. 3. The diagnostic connector is OK; 4. The ignition is switched on."
I also needed to reset the airbag warning light after dismantling the door panels. The Durametric did this with no problems so the diagnostic connector appears to be working. For some reason though I can't communicate with the ABS unit.
I've disconnected and reconnected the ABS ECU wiring harness and also checked the fuse in the main fuse box which was OK.
Has anyone else seen this problem? Is this something to do with the early cars?
EDIT: Think I've found the answer, looks like the iCarSoft POR II doesn't support ABS on the 996! So will have to return it. Apparently the POR V1.0 and the POR V2.0 do support ABS on the 996. Foxwell NT510 also reported to work...
Thanks
David :thumb:
Been awhile!
I'm trying to fix the ABS fault on my 2000 996 C2.
It started off with an intermittent ABS light that would go away after being driven for a few miles.
Now it is on constantly as soon as the ignition is switched on and will not go out.
I've tried the following fault code readers and both of them claim that they are unable to talk to the ABS ECU -
Durametric (Enthusiast version) - selecting ABS 5.3
iCarSoft POR II
"Fault in communication with vehicle ECU. Please confirm 1. This vehicle is equipped with the system: 2. This system is an electrical control system. 3. The diagnostic connector is OK; 4. The ignition is switched on."
I also needed to reset the airbag warning light after dismantling the door panels. The Durametric did this with no problems so the diagnostic connector appears to be working. For some reason though I can't communicate with the ABS unit.
I've disconnected and reconnected the ABS ECU wiring harness and also checked the fuse in the main fuse box which was OK.
Has anyone else seen this problem? Is this something to do with the early cars?
EDIT: Think I've found the answer, looks like the iCarSoft POR II doesn't support ABS on the 996! So will have to return it. Apparently the POR V1.0 and the POR V2.0 do support ABS on the 996. Foxwell NT510 also reported to work...
Thanks
David :thumb: