code reader?
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The best code reader is vcds, yes its expensive, but its fully supported by ross tech with free updates. User nhn on here is a supplier. You can get cheaper cables through ebay etc, but they dont always read all the codes. Wisest investment is vcds. Sure someone will be along shortly with advice on cheaper alternatives. 
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If you have laptop the buy a 10 pound cable that comes with the free software
VAG COM USB DIAGNOSTIC CABLE FOR 409.1 OBD2 II LEAD | eBay
or if no laptop this
New Diagnostic Fault Code Reader VAG OBD2 OBDII OBD U280 for VW AUDI SEAT SKODA | eBay
I have both orange one lives in the glovebox lol
VAG COM USB DIAGNOSTIC CABLE FOR 409.1 OBD2 II LEAD | eBay
or if no laptop this
New Diagnostic Fault Code Reader VAG OBD2 OBDII OBD U280 for VW AUDI SEAT SKODA | eBay
I have both orange one lives in the glovebox lol
Vcds is very cheap considering what it can do for that price too.
Vcds can also read generic codes on some cars.
Vcds can also read generic codes on some cars.
Anything and everything if you buy the pukka version.
Code read and clear.
Recode modules for extra features.
Logging and monitoring engine and other systems...
I swear by mine
Code read and clear.
Recode modules for extra features.
Logging and monitoring engine and other systems...
I swear by mine
Do you have a link to the exact one you have?! They'rs loads of different ones isn't there?
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I have this one:
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with KII-USB Interface
Only works on "K-Line" vehicles (ie:B5 A4, 8L A3 etc) basically pre 2001. anything after will require a CAN interface such as:
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with Micro-CAN Interface
Or if you want to do Both K-Line AND CAN:
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with HEX-USB+CAN Interface
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with KII-USB Interface
Only works on "K-Line" vehicles (ie:B5 A4, 8L A3 etc) basically pre 2001. anything after will require a CAN interface such as:
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with Micro-CAN Interface
Or if you want to do Both K-Line AND CAN:
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with HEX-USB+CAN Interface
This is the daddy, the best to get & the one I sell to forum members:
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with HEX-USB+CAN Interface
Send me a PM if interested.
Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with HEX-USB+CAN Interface
Send me a PM if interested.
It is more than £250 from RT themselves, more like £270-£280 with taxes & charges, I sell at £250.
You could always just give a member near to you with VCDS some beer vouchers for looking at your car.
Where are you and what's wrong with your car?
Where are you and what's wrong with your car?
Hello! I'm in Lymm, between Manchester and Warrington. Got a misfire, and ABS light on... And now need a locking wheel key. Bad week lol
