Anyone know
how to read fault codes? is it plug in or something you can do manually?
If you have an Android phone or tablet or an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on iOS8 then Carista is a fantastic tool
http://www.caristaapp.com/
£14.99 for the pro version for iOS and I am using it with this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...de=as2&tag=carista-21&linkId=PSK5J6PWIY3T2RHO
Less than £22 giving you info like this
ECU info obtained with Carista 100099 for iOS:
Engine
Part #: 03G906018DT
Component: R4 2.0l PPD1.2 G
Coding: 50072 (decimal)
[No fault codes]
ABS
Part #: 1K0907379AC
Component: ESP FRON
Coding: 6786 (decimal)
[No fault codes]
Steering angle
[failed to connect]
Power steering
Part #: 1K2909144M
Component: EPS_ZFLS Kl.142
Coding: [none]
[No fault codes]
Airbags
Part #: 3C0909605L
Component: R5 AIRBAG VW8
Coding: 21045 (decimal)
[No fault codes]
Instrument cluster
Part #: 1P0920925A
Component: KOMBIINSTRUMENT
Coding: 2401 (decimal)
[No fault codes]
Immobilizer
Part #: 1P0920925A
Component: IMMO
Coding: [none]
[No fault codes]
Central electronics
Part #: 3C0937049AJ
Component: Bordnetz-SG
Coding: 81880F2F00041000431D00000000000000007F075C400000000000000000 (hex)
Fault codes:
01334 Door Control Module: Rear Right (J398)
Body/convenience system
Part #: 1K0959433BT
Component: KSG PQ35 G2
Coding: 998000005283CC7B0006850560085F86107C80 (hex)
Fault codes:
01135 Interior Monitoring Sensors
Driver's door
Part #: 1T0959701G
Component: J386 TUER-SG FT
Coding: 688 (decimal)
Fault codes:
00096 Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161)
00928 Locking Module for Central Locking: Front Driver Side (F220)
Front passenger's door
Part #: 1T0959702G
Component: J387 TUER-SG BT
Coding: 688 (decimal)
Fault codes:
00097 Engine for central locking, passenger door, save (V162)
00929 Locking Module for Central Locking: Front Passenger Side (F221)
00944 Heated Exterior Mirror: Passenger Side (Z5)
Rear left door
Part #: 1K0959703N
Component: J388 TUER-SG H
Coding: 144 (decimal)
[No fault codes]
Rear right door
Part #: [failed to read]
Component: [failed to read]
Coding: [none]
[No fault codes]
Steering wheel
Part #: 1K0953549AQ
Component: J0527
Coding: 2042 (decimal)
[No fault codes]
Heater & air conditioning
Part #: 1P0907044B
Component: ClimatronicPQ35
Coding: [none]
[No fault codes]
Radio
Part #: 1P2035186A
Component: Radio BVX
Coding: 40424 (decimal)
[No fault codes]
Central electronics 2
[failed to connect]
CAN network gateway
Part #: 1K0907530L
Component: J533__Gateway
Coding: E9807F060002020203 (hex)
Fault codes:
01334 Door Control Module: Rear Right (J398)
And the ability to make custom changes likes these
The following settings were available specifically to your vehicle using Carista:
Doors / Windows / Remote
Auto-lock doors when moving
YES / *NO*
Auto-unlock doors when key is taken out of ignition
YES / *NO*
Auto-lock trunk when moving
*YES* / NO
Unlock trunk when doors are unlocked
*YES* / NO
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Beep when locking with remote
YES / *NO*
Beep when unlocking with remote
YES / *NO*
Beep when alarm is armed
YES / *NO*
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*
Enable settings for opening/closing windows and sunroof
*YES* / NO
Open/close windows via long-press on remote
*YES* / NO
Open/close sunroof via long-press on remote or key
YES / *NO*
Open sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / *NO*
Close sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / *NO*
Open/close windows by holding key in door lock
*YES* / NO
Blink turn signals when done closing windows via remote
*YES* / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
*YES* / NO
Enable remote control buttons when ignition is on
YES / *NO*
Instruments / Display / Dings
Instrument cluster region (affects ext. lights too)
GERMANY / EUROPE/OTHER / USA / CANADA / *GREAT BRITAIN* / JAPAN / SAUDI ARABIA / AUSTRALIA
Seat belt warning
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count
1 FLASH / 2 FLASHES / *3 FLASHES* / 4 FLASHES / 5 FLASHES
Lights
Daytime running lights
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Allow configuring daytime running lights via dash display
*YES* / NO
Coming-home lights (req. auto headlights or manual flick of high beams)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Leaving-home lights (req. auto headlights)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Coming/leaving-home lights use…
*LOW BEAMS* / FOG LIGHTS
Coming-home lights duration
10 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 20 SECONDS / 25 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS / 35 SECONDS / 40 SECONDS / 45 SECONDS / 50 SECONDS / 55 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS
Leaving-home lights duration
10 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 20 SECONDS / 25 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS / 35 SECONDS / 40 SECONDS / 45 SECONDS / 50 SECONDS / 55 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS
Turn off front fog lights when high beams are on
YES / *NO*
Turn on interior lights when key is taken out of ignition
*YES* / NO
Flash brake lights in emergency stopping
YES / *NO*
Flash hazard lights in emergency stopping
*YES* / NO
Brake lights work even when ignition is off
*YES* / NO
"Euro" parking lights when ignition off, turn signal on
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Other
Activate side mirror heaters when rear window defroster is on
*YES* / NO
Automatic wipers (using rain sensor)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Speed-dependent windshield wiper speed
YES / *NO*
Additional 'tear' wipe after windshield washer use
*YES* / NO
Auto-enable rear wiper when front wipers on and reverse gear engaged
*YES* / NO
Horn works even when ignition is off
YES / *NO*