2023 Abrites Diagnostics for Porsche Online User Manual
ABRITES DIAGNOSTICS
FOR PORSCHE ONLINE
User manual
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Important notes
The Abrites software and hardware products are developed, designed and manufactured by Abrites Ltd.
During the production process we comply to all safety and quality regulations and standards, aiming at
highest production quality. The Abrites hardware and software products are designed to build a coherent
ecosystem, which effectively solves a wide range of vehicle-related tasks, such as:
▯ Diagnostic scanning;
▯ Key programming;
▯ Module replacement,
▯ ECU programming;
▯ Configuration and coding.
All software and hardware products by Abrites Ltd. are copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy Abrites
software files for your own back-up purposes only. Should you wish to copy this manual or parts of it, you
are granted permission only in case it is used with Abrites products, has “Abrites Ltd.” written on all copies,
and is used for actions that comply to respective local law and regulations.
Warranty
You, as a purchaser of Abrites hardware products, are entitled of a two-year warranty. If the hardware
product you have purchased has been properly connected, and used according to its respective instruc-
tions, it should function correctly. In case the product does not function as expected, you are able to
claim warranty within the stated terms. Abrites Ltd. is entitled to require evidence of the defect or mal-
function, upon which the decision to repair or substitute the product shall be made.
There are certain conditions, upon which the warranty cannot be applied. The warranty shall not apply to
damages and defects caused by natural disaster, misuse, improper use, unusual use, negligence, failure to
observe the instructions for use issued by Abrites, modifications of the device, repair works performed by
unauthorized persons. For example, when the damage of the hardware has occurred due to incompatible
electricity supply, mechanical or water damage, as well as fire, flood or thunder storm, the warranty does
not apply.
Each warranty claim is inspected individually by our team and the decision is based upon thorough case
consideration.
Read the full hardware warranty terms on our website.
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Copyright information
Copyright:
▯ All material herein is Copyrighted © 2005-2023 Abrites, Ltd.
▯ Abrites software, hardware, and firmware are also copyrighted
▯ Users are given permission to copy any part of this manual provided that the copy is used with Abrites
products and the “Copyright © Abrites, Ltd.” statement remains on all copies.
▯ “Abrites” is used in this manual as a synonym with “Abrites, Ltd.” and all it’s affiliates
▯ The “Abrites” logo is a registered trademark of Abrites, Ltd.
Notices:
▯ The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Abrites shall
not be held liable for technical/editorial errors, or omissions herein.
▯ Warranties for Abrites products and services are set forth in the express written warranty statements
accompanying the product. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting any additional war-
ranty.
▯ Abrites assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the use, misuse, or negligent use of
the hardware or any software application.
Safety information
The Abrites products are to be used by trained and experienced users in diagnostics and reprogramming
of vehicles and equipment. The user is assumed to have a good understanding of vehicle electronic sys-
tems, as well as potential hazards while working around vehicles. There are numerous safety situations
that cannot be foreseen, thus we recommend that the user read and follow all safety messages in the
available manual, on all equipment they use, including vehicle manuals, as well as internal shop docu-
ments and operating procedures.
Some important points:
Block all wheels of the vehicle when testing. Be cautious when working around electricity.
▯ Do not ignore the risk of shock from vehicle and building-level voltages.
▯ Do not smoke, or allow sparks/flame near any part of the vehicle fuel system or batteries.
▯ Always work in an adequately ventilated area, vehicle exhaust fumes should be directed towards the
exit of the shop.
▯ Do not use this product where fuel, fuel vapours, or other combustibles could ignite.
In case any technical difficulties occur, please contact the
Abrites Support Team by email at
[email protected].
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Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Vehicle diagnostics with Abrites for Porsche
2.1 Scope of the manual
2.2 Getting Started
3. Diagnostic Functionalities
3.1 Adaptations
3.2 Long Coding
3.3 Measured Values
3.4 Security Access
4. Programming
5. Read Component Security SID7
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List of revisions
Date Chapter Description Revision
08.12.2022 ALL Document created. 1.0
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on choosing our wonderful product!
The “Abrites Diagnostics for Porsche Online” is an online server based Abrites software for Porsche ve-
hicles
In order to operate, the software requires you to have an AVDI interface, a Windows based PC with a min-
imum of 1024MB RAM, 64GB of free hard drive space and at least Windows 7 64bit Service Pack 1 or later
version to operate. For optimal operation, it is always recomended to have the latest software version
installed, active AMS, and a stable Internet connection.
With the help of this software you can perform basic and advanced diagnistic functionalities such as
reading and clearing of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), monitoring live data, etc, coding options, and
advanced functionalities like module reflashing for Porsche Online vehicles
For proper operation of your diagnostic software you will need a corresponding interface for connection
between your PC and vehicle named “AVDI”. “AVDI” stands for “Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface.” It is
produced by Abrites Ltd. and intended to act as an interface between the PC and the electronic control
units.
Please check the “license viewer” installed on your computer for your unique interface ID number.
The software is in constant development and its functionality is ever growing. The intentions for the
Abrites Diagnostics for Porsche Online are to be used by automotive specialists, but it is simultaneously
designed in such a way that is accessible to enthusiasts as well.
AVDI should be used with ABRITES software produced by Abrites Ltd.
ABRITES is a trade mark of Abrites Ltd
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2. Vehicle diagnostics with Abrites for Porsche
2.1 Scope of the manual
This document describes the usage of Abrites Diagnostics for Porsche Online. The document is applica-
ble for the latest software version. In this manual we suppose that the software for your AVDI interface is
already installed. Please refer the “AVDI Common User’s Manual” in case it is not.
System requirements:
▯ Minimum system requirements – Windows 7 SP1 + 2GB RAM
(recommended 4GB)
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2.2 Getting Started
You can start Abrites Diagnostics for Porsche Online by starting the Abrites Quick Start application and
selecting Porsche. On the 2nd page of the Porsche option, you need to select the following button.
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3. Diagnostic Functionalities
The Abrites software for Porsche Online has two major streams of functionalities - basic and advanced.
The basic functionalities are perford from the diagnostic menu and include: read and clear DTCs, Adapa-
tions, Long Coding, Live Data monitoring, Security Access. The advanced functionalities are called spe-
cial functions and are found in the dedicated menu “Special functions”. For the moment we have the
following special functions: Programming, and reading CS bytes of SID7 electronic control units.
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3.1 Adaptations
This option give you acess to the adaptation channels, this you are able to code different options and
modules and it works like a coding helper. We have a large database of options for codings, greater than
all other competitors. Once you choose what you want to do and open the next menu, you can use the
read and write buttons to exectute the procedure.
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3.2 Long Coding
As in the adaptations, this functionality lets you change parameters in the vehicle and code different
options and function. In the screenshot below you can see an example of the long coding written above,
if you cahnge a parameter, it would change the coidng and you are able to than write it to the vehicle, so
that you store the updates.
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3.3 Measured Values
This is a very important diagnstic functionality, which lets you monutir the values in the electronic con-
trol modules in real time.
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3.4 Security Access
This option lets you unlock full functionality of each control unit in the vehicle. Just as the codings, we
have a large database which lets you do the security access to great number of units. Secirity access is
needed when you want to change coding options, and in other cases.
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4. Programming
The Porshce Online software gives you more than the standard diagnositc procedures. Now you have
the opportunity to do module re-flashing by OBDII, which is very useful when it comes to updating your
module with a required flash file. You can access it from the “Special functions” menu in the software and
then select “Programming.” Once you open the menu you will see the list of available modules in your
vehicle, applicable for this procedure, in order to proceed you need to select the unit you want to work
on. After that, you will see the list of available flash versions, please check the picture below:
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Once you have selected the unit and the appropriate version to start the process, you will see the screen
with instructions and a larg “START” button. To continue, you need to press and hold the START button.
The software works as a guided function and is very intuitive to follow. If you are missing the required
license you will get a message as in the second screenshot of this page.
IMPORTANT: “Please make sure the selected Flash is correct for the ECU, and that external power sup-
ply 13.6 V is provided“
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The screan will visualise the status of the process, it shows information about each step of the process,
and even it gives you estimation of the remaining time to complete. At the end you should see the masse-
ga as in the second screenshot below - “Operation finished with success”
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5. Read Component Security SID7
This special fucntion lets you read the Component Security bytes of engine control units SID7. It is
performed trough the “Special Functions” menu and the dedicated “sdi7 Read CS“ button and works by
OBDII or bench.
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