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Porsche Diagnostics

Porsche RJ describes the 9288 as a Porsche-specific Bosch KTS 300 derivative introduced around 1989, with Porsche diagnostic software in replaceable cartridges and a Porsche-specific 19-pin connector. It is often called the Hammer or System Tester 1.

The earlier Porsche 9268 was a separate fault-code reader. Later coverage depends on the cartridge, cable, model and control unit; do not infer complete vehicle coverage from the housing alone.

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Porsche RJ illustrated 9288, PST2 and PIWIS history

Related pages

Bosch KTS 300Bosch KTS 301Porsche System Tester 2

Sources

Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.

Porsche RJ: evolution of Porsche diagnostic systems. Porsche RJ; Portuguese, illustrated history. Source revision page or document reviewed 2026-11-10; accessed 2026-11-10.Porsche diagnostic tester history: 9268 through PIWIS. Callas Rennsport, 2011. Source revision page or document reviewed 2026-11-10; accessed 2026-11-10.Porsche 944 workshop manual: Systemtester 9288 / Bosch KTS 301. Porsche workshop manual, 1991; hosted by Manualzz. Source revision page or document reviewed 2026-11-10; accessed 2026-11-10.

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Revision 1: Porsche 9288 and System Tester 1

Porsche Diagnostics

Porsche RJ describes the 9288 as a Porsche-specific Bosch KTS 300 derivative introduced around 1989, with Porsche diagnostic software in replaceable cartridges and a Porsche-specific 19-pin connector. It is often called the Hammer or System Tester 1.

The earlier Porsche 9268 was a separate fault-code reader. Later coverage depends on the cartridge, cable, model and control unit; do not infer complete vehicle coverage from the housing alone.

Photographs and screenshots

Related pages

Sources

Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.

Revision 2: Porsche 9288 and System Tester 1

Porsche Diagnostics

Porsche RJ describes the 9288 as a Porsche-specific Bosch KTS 300 derivative introduced around 1989, with Porsche diagnostic software in replaceable cartridges and a Porsche-specific 19-pin connector. It is often called the Hammer or System Tester 1.

The earlier Porsche 9268 was a separate fault-code reader. Later coverage depends on the cartridge, cable, model and control unit; do not infer complete vehicle coverage from the housing alone.

Photographs and screenshots

Related pages

Sources

Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.