Affordable code reader for 2006 A3 8P

[Gethin Jones]

Hi, my 2006 8P Quattro 140 is due an MOT in a few weeks and as you'd expect 3 warning lights have come on. EML, DSC and ABS. Is there a cheapish code reader I can buy that will let me read the codes causing the warning lights and then clear them so I can see what I'm dealing with? I understand some of the cheap ones will only read certain codes etc so want to be certain. I was planning on using VCDS lite but the ross-tech website states it won't work with HEX-USB+CAN which IIRC is what 2006 A3's use. I have had a look on the VCDS map but there aren't any members close by and I don't really want to travel during covid restrictions if possible. Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[majeric]

Carista is pretty decent.


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[Sibmets]

I use OBDeleven, works great, can even be used for adaptions and coding.

Audi A4 B9 3.0 TDi quattro 200 kw

 

[J0N]

Carista is pretty decent.


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I believe Carista have gotten wise to the free month thing....still pretty good though


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[majeric]

I believe Carista have gotten wise to the free month thing....still pretty good though


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Haven’t used it in ages as I have a Ross tech cable now.


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[J0N]

Haven’t used it in ages as I have a Ross tech cable now.


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Me too mate, been using them for years.

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[Daveyonthemove]

OBD Eleven is an app based version of VCDS. Extremely powerful app and a very well priced dongle considering it's abilities.
Not sure if they got the Apple version sorted, but it's been around for a while on Android.

 

[Chris08]

OBD Eleven is an app based version of VCDS. Extremely powerful app and a very well priced dongle considering it's abilities.
Not sure if they got the Apple version sorted, but it's been around for a while on Android.

I've got the apple app version, but don't think there's as many control units as the android version although they seem to be updating all the time

 

[Daveyonthemove]

I've got the apple app version, but don't think there's as many control units as the android version although they seem to be updating all the time

I think it's a newly released app on IOS, so they probably have some walled gardens to get past and some catching up to do.
I expect it will be pretty decent when they overcome some issues.