What is the best/cheapest scan tool?

[Byard]

I want to scan my car as I have just bought it to check for any faults. Ideally something like vagcom, not just a generic code reader.

What the cheapest / best?

Thanks

 

[LEE69]

http://dx.com/p/hex-can-vag-com11-11-car-diagnostic-tool-black-126755

 

[Byard]

Link

You're a star. Is there anything you don't know?

Cheers

 

[LEE69]

Lottery numbers?

 

[Byard]

Hmm, what cable do I need to to use with ross tech software?

 

[LEE69]

The cable comes with it you just need a laptop

 

[Miss Chief]

http://dx.com/p/hex-can-vag-com11-11-car-diagnostic-tool-black-126755

Thanks for this as well. Have been waiting over a month for my mechanic to get his code reader updated. Now I don't need to bother.

 

[Miss Chief]

Right, a question if anyone owns that scanner from DealXtreme. Does the software only work on windows XP? I can borrow a laptop easy enough but its either Vista or Windows 7.

Also, major noob question, apparently the OBD port is either in the centre console or in the glove box? And with the one linked above what will I be able to do? Read only? Clear codes? Change anything funky?

 

[cupra-barn]

Right, a question if anyone owns that scanner from DealXtreme. Does the software only work on windows XP? I can borrow a laptop easy enough but its either Vista or Windows 7.

Also, major noob question, apparently the OBD port is either in the centre console or in the glove box? And with the one linked above what will I be able to do? Read only? Clear codes? Change anything funky?

Assuming you also have a mk1 leon, the plug will be in the centre console under the ash tray part. Just remove the small rectangle piece of plastic covering it

As for the software, you should be able to read codes, clear codes and possibly do some basic logging.

 

[vagman2001]

Right, a question if anyone owns that scanner from DealXtreme. Does the software only work on windows XP? I can borrow a laptop easy enough but its either Vista or Windows 7.

Also, major noob question, apparently the OBD port is either in the centre console or in the glove box? And with the one linked above what will I be able to do? Read only? Clear codes? Change anything funky?

I received this cable on Tuesday and it works fine with windows 7!

 

[Byard]

****, forgot I'd ordered this until I saw this thread

 

[LEE69]

 

[1986brandon1]

So, this is all I need to tell me what my fault codes are as i have a diagnostics light on my dash?

 

[LEE69]

...and a laptop..yes

 

[1986brandon1]

Cheers LEE

 

[James R.]

Can this also clear the codes aswell? Maybe a dumb question but...... Lol

 

[1986brandon1]

Just ordered mine. £15 it works out, Bargain!

 

[matty85]

Can this also clear the codes aswell? Maybe a dumb question but...... Lol

Yes it can. I think all code readers can. I have a 8 quid special I keep in the car all the time and even that clears the codes

 

[Miss Chief]

I received this cable on Tuesday and it works fine with windows 7!

Awesome! might even have a look tomorrow morning.

 

[1986brandon1]

For anyone who purchased this through dealextreme, what company delivered it to you?

Royal mail? I ordered mine but need to change the address as its going to take 5-8 weeks for delivery apparently.