Are you a Porsche owner or a mechanic specializing in Porsche vehicles? If so, you may be familiar with the Piwis Tester II and the Piwis Tester 3, two powerful diagnostic tools designed specifically for Porsche vehicles. Let’s take a closer look at these two tools and see which one comes out on top.
The Piwis Tester II is a professional diagnostic tool for Porsche vehicles. It comes with a CF30 Laptop and offers a range of powerful functions, including diagnosis and offline programming. The software version is 18.150, and it supports multiple languages such as Russian, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch.
The Piwis Tester II supports a wide range of Porsche models, including the 911 (997) (991), Boxster/Cayman (987), Cayenne up to MY 2010, Cayenne from MY 2011, and Panamera. It also supports some 2018 models. However, it requires online modules for certain systems like engine automation transmission, air-conditioning, SRS, ABS, ASR, MPL, GM, original antitheft system, KEYLESS GO system, and OBDII system.
Piwis Tester II with CF30 Laptop For Porshe
1.Software Version: 18.150
2.Laptop: CF-30 (Second Hand)—Software is inside the Hard Drive. No need Installation
3.Support Languages: Russian, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch
4.Update Method: By CD or HDD (One Year for Free, It can not be updated online. 100USD for one time update after one year.) Software contains operating system win XP only. you just need to insert into your computer and use it.
5.Requires Online Modules: (F BCM R BCM DME ELV SRS KEY)
6.Bluetooth,GPS and Navigation Function are available. But you need to pay for the authorization of them.
Warning: Please do not take out the hard disk from CF-30 laptop and install on other laptops, it may cause data lose and hard to recovery.
On the other hand, the Piwis Tester 3 (PST3) is the newest diagnostic tool in the market. It offers even more advanced features compared to its predecessor. With dual systems V42.000.011 and V38.250.000, it can read trouble codes, clear trouble codes, display ECU information, test live data, display actual values, and program various functions. The Piwis 3 software supports German, English, US English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, and Nederlands languages.
The Piwis 3 supports a wide range of Porsche vehicles, including all Porsches till now and even the latest models such as the Paramera (971) 2023, Caynenne (92A) 2023, Macan (95B) 2023, and 911 (991) 2023. It also supports other older Porsche car models.
PIWIS III with Piwis 3 Software Details:
1.Dual System: V42.000.011 & V38.250.000
V38.250.000 (with Engineering software support offline programming)
V42.000.011 (with Engineering software support online programming,but you should have an online account and certificate)
2.Functions: Diagnosis and Programming
3.Update: By SSD
4.Connection: Via USB
5.Multi-Languages: German, English, US English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russia, Portuguese, Nederlands
When it comes to updates, the Piwis Tester II requires CD or HDD updates, which are only available for one year. After that, you need to pay for updates. On the other hand, the Piwis Tester 3 can be updated via SSD, making it more convenient and cost-effective in the long run.
In terms of connection, the Piwis Tester II uses USB, while the Piwis Tester 3 uses Bluetooth. Additionally, the Piwis Tester 2 comes with a CF-30 Laptop, while the Piwis Tester 3 comes on a Lenovo T450 Laptop.
In conclusion, both the Piwis Tester II and Piwis Tester 3 are excellent diagnostic tools for Porsche vehicles. However, the Piwis Tester 3 offers more advanced features and supports a wider range of Porsche models, including the latest ones. Its convenient update method and multilingual support also make it a more versatile and user-friendly option. Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on your specific needs and budget.