Fault code reader

[richicupra]

Can anyone recommend a fault code reader/reset device other than Vagcom? I've seen a few handsets around £20-30 that claim to be universal but no info on whether they can clear codes or not?

 

[Jarre]

This would be useful, I need to get one! Or, do I go all out and get the full VagCom?

 

[richicupra]

I've seen this one which gets good reviews:
http://www.obd2express.co.uk/wholesale/vag-pro-code-reader-v-checker-v202-can-bus-obd2express.html

Any thoughts?

 

[Pete225]

I bought one from eBay at £20 odd, best thing ever bought, I can clear codes, and you get a book, and CD

 

[Masterkm]

Whats wrong with the Vagcom on amazon for £35-40. Does the full works. Cant go wrong with that tbh

 

[BHP Addict]

What version you got fella? 11.11.3?

Is it straight forward plug install play?

 

[richicupra]

I bought one from eBay at £20 odd, best thing ever bought, I can clear codes, and you get a book, and CD

Can you remember which one?

Whats wrong with the Vagcom on amazon for £35-40. Does the full works. Cant go wrong with that tbh

I don't have a laptop to connect to the car

 

[Masterkm]

What version you got fella? 11.11.3?

Is it straight forward plug install play?

Yes thats the version. Plug and Play on Windows 7 32Bit. Just make sure the internet is not connected while using it/

@richicupra, which phone do you have as you can get the ELM Bluetooth ones

 

[richicupra]

Yes thats the version. Plug and Play on Windows 7 32Bit. Just make sure the internet is not connected while using it/

@richicupra, which phone do you have as you can get the ELM Bluetooth ones

iPhone 4GS mate

 

[Masterkm]

Theres an app called DashCommand that you can use with these portable OBD2 devices

 

[leon_sport]

I bought this last week, just to clear an airbag light:

(Put "Vag Scanner Code Reader For Audi Volkswagen Seat Skoda COM CAN Airbag SRS Reset" into ebay)

Worked perfectly. Not needed to use it for anything else yet.

 

[Pete225]

Can you remember which one?

That's the one I bought mate happy hunting

 

[Jarre]

Does it work alright?

 

[Pete225]

Its bloody awesome, I understand where the lads are going with vagcom etc, but for what you need, this will be adequate IMO, even with vagcom the codes can come back, and likewise with this, but I love it, you can do more than just engine, like abs etc

 

[Paulki]

I've got a Vgate VS450, it allows you to read and reset all generic OBD and VW group specific trouble codes and MIL lights; it costs around £45.

 

[richicupra]

That's the one I bought mate happy hunting

Funnily enough I actually bought that same one and it's arrived today. Off out to try it now, fingers crossed

 

[Jarre]

Funnily enough I actually bought that same one and it's arrived today. Off out to try it now, fingers crossed

How is it?

 

[richicupra]

How is it?

It just comes up with "Linking error" at the end of every scan, that's on mine and also my brothers Audi

edit: It did clear the engine light though!

 

[Pete225]

Weird, mine never says that.... Give it a wiggle, should be ok

 

[Pete225]

And at least it's worked