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DIY Replace 2016 Boxster S Battery Replacement with Autel AP200

  Car model and year: 2016 Boxster S   Purpose: replace the battery Because the car had reached a ripe old age of 5 years and 6 months this week (late July 2015 build date for the car). ever so slightly slower crank speed when starting the engine cold.   What to do next? Option 1. go to Porsche dealer Called my favorite Porsche dealer. They wanted $416.95 including tax for just the battery and "$165 to $250" for labor "depending on what the car requires".   Option 2. Buy a battery for $200 online first Step 1. One of my favorite shop has one for $200 that appears to be an exact replica of the OEM battery, right down to the Ah rating and cold cranking amps. Same dimensions, same exact external physical features. So I buy it online and take my old battery over to compare it. Put it side-by-side and yes, it's 100% identical including the 70 Ah rating and 760 CCA. Done.   Step 2. take the new battery to the Porsche dealer for "adaptation" the new batte...

Is Autel MaxiVCI VCI200 Better than VCI100?

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 Let's get straight to the point. Check the table comparison below to see the difference between the Autel MaxiVCI VCI100 and the VCI200 Bluetooth vehicle communication interface.   Autel Maxivci VCI 100 Autel Maxivci VCI 200 Image     Parameter   Size: L 5.5 in. x W 3.5 in. x H 1.5 in Compatible devices Compatible with MS906BT , MS906TS , MK908 , MS908, MS908S Pro , MS908 Pro , MK908P and Maxisys Elite . Autel MaxiIM series IM508/IM608.  Compatible with the current line of Autel MaxiSys Diagnostic Tablets: MS906S Pro , MS906Pro-TS , MS909, MS919, Ultra etc MaxiBAS BT608, MaxiBAS BT609, ITS600, ITS600Pro Autel MaxiIM series IM508/IM608. (Note: Not compatible with Auro IM500/IM600) Supports DoIP No Yes Supports CAN FD (4-pin sets) No Yes ...