Vag com?

[Leechy360]

Hi people. I have a Y reg LC. My engine light is on so im looking to buy a code reader but i don't know what to buy.

Should i get an expensive one like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-VAG-VW-AUDI-SEAT-COM-CAR-DIAGNOSTIC-CODE-READER-RESET-SCANNER-/320955524303?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4aba70a4cf

Or a cheaper one like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-VW-Car-Diagnostic-Scanner-Fault-Code-reader-OBD-com-16-pin-port-/200780164681?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2ebf6e2e49

Has anyone used one of these before? Cheers

 

[kosymodo]

Hi people. I have a Y reg LC. My engine light is on so im looking to buy a code reader but i don't know what to buy.

Should i get an expensive one like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-VAG-VW-AUDI-SEAT-COM-CAR-DIAGNOSTIC-CODE-READER-RESET-SCANNER-/320955524303?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4aba70a4cf

Or a cheaper one like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-VW-Car-Diagnostic-Scanner-Fault-Code-reader-OBD-com-16-pin-port-/200780164681?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2ebf6e2e49

Has anyone used one of these before? Cheers

I have the VS450 (your 'expensive' option) and it's a great piece of kit

 

[paradigm]

Neither.

Buy a cable and use VCDS.

 

[Trespasser]

Neither.

Buy a cable and use VCDS.

Do you have a link to the cable? And where do i buy the VCDS? Thanks

 

[Slimy]

Neither.

Buy a cable and use VCDS.

While I would agree, not everyone has a laptop available...

 

[akchappers]

I have a vgate vs450 and it's excellent! £45 on amazon!
So quick
And easy to use! Used it on lots of other cars too!
Ak

 

[Slimy]

Forgot to comment about the original post. While the vs450 is a decent bit of kit, and a few people have them, my only concern is that the particular Ebay link you posted was from a Chinese supplier. I'd probably prefer to pay slightly more for the same kit from a UK supplier? It's expensive to return it if it doesn't work, and Chinese supplied electronics have the potential of being 'iffy'.

 

[akchappers]

Yes get it from amazon! Mine was uk supplied and with me in 2 days! As slimy said nightmare if from china!
Ak

 

[greck999]

I have the cheaper option and it has been fine in clearing codes and diagnostics.
Now I use my torque app and Bluetooth obd2 connector to reset/diagnose any faults that occur.

Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2

 

[kosymodo]

I have the VS450 (your 'expensive' option) and it's a great piece of kit

Here's a link to the one I bought...UK seller...£36.90!

Vgate Scan VS450 on eBay

 

[Slimy]

I have the cheaper option and it has been fine in clearing codes and diagnostics.
Now I use my torque app and Bluetooth obd2 connector to reset/diagnose any faults that occur.

Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2

Sorry to take it off topic, but I picked up Torque and a bluetooth OBD, but it can't scan anything other than engine codes. I tried it on an ABS fault (disconnected sensor) and it hadn't got a clue. Is yours the same?

 

[MooRzy]

im guessing this would be perfect to have in the car if i was planning on deleting my SAI and EVAP ? could i just turn off the EML whenever it pops up ?

 

[greck999]

Well I've only had too use it a few times myself as I have an intermittent coolant temp sensor that keeps flagging up, so I just pop in the Bluetooth connector and scan. The fault code flashes up and u can scan tinternet for the code or clear it.
You cant change any parameters or anything like that, but is ideal if your eml light comes on after a decat or whatever.
But I thought it would have picked up your abs sensor, slimy....
Do u have the full/latest version, matey..

Neil.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2

 

[mty12345]

Hi Slimy the torque app only reads engine codes mate, cannot do codes for any other control units, i.e airbags ABS etc etc. It's great for displaying realtime info, boost, timing etc, or checking which coil if you have a coilpack failure, but it's definitely not a subsitute for VCDS or other more comprehensive code reader.

 

[big rich]

you wont go far wrong with the top one, i have one almost identical to it that ive had a few years now and has been great, yeah its no VCDS but not everybody needs VCDS. I use it for other makes now and VCDS for the VAG's.

 

[Leechy360]

Thanks for all the replies. What can the more expensive one do that the cheap one can't?

 

[mty12345]

From what the text on ebay says buddy it seems the cheaper one can only read the engine, airbag and ABS modules. The more expensive one reads all the other modules too, i.e aircon, central locking, instrument cluster etc etc. However like other people have said i would buy one from amazon or a UK based retailer on ebay just incase you need to return it.

 

[big rich]

From what the text on ebay says buddy it seems the cheaper one can only read the engine, airbag and ABS modules. The more expensive one reads all the other modules too, i.e aircon, central locking, instrument cluster etc etc. However like other people have said i would buy one from amazon or a UK based retailer on ebay just incase you need to return it.

and resets service lights

 

[Slimy]

You dont need any tool to reset the service light...

 

[big rich]

you might not...