Fault code reader

[Scruff]

I'd like to get myself a diagnostic tool but don't really want to pay out of the a**e getting myslf a full on VAG jobby. Is something like this any good? Will it do everything the proper ones do?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-CODE-READ...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item45f1f95269

 

[Scruff]

disregard the question, just found a thread and ordered one

 

[MJ]

disregard the question, just found a thread and ordered one

A vastly better one is an AUTEL VAG405, i have one and it works fantasticly on all vag cars and are only £70.

 

[chevychase]

MJ what firmware have you got on your autel vag405? i have just bought one with v2.8 but all i get is link error.

 

[MJ]

2.8, have you got an after market radio fitted?

What modules are you trying to read?

 

[chevychase]

yes got a jvc, the engine module to give a quick check up and the central conv as i have a fault with one of my ultrasounds.

 

[MJ]

you might have to remove the fuse for the radio to use it but on engine it should go straight in. Try it on another vag with a standard head unit.

 

[chevychase]

many thanks MJ al try that and try on mates a4.

 

[MJ]

No worries pal, try it on engine, abs and airbag. If it wont read any then you've a faulty unit.

 

[chevychase]

Try'd all 3 with the fuse out and didn't work until a disconnected the head unit itself, how come the head unit cause's this problem? Oh and now glow plug 1 has a fault so goin to try new set. And as you seem very clued up could you advise me on what the fault with my ultra sound is? It says there is an open circuit?

 

[LEE69]

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/aftermarket-radio.html

 

[MJ]

If it says open circuit it either means there is a broken wire or the plug is disconnected, is the fault static or intermittant?

And with regrads to the radio issue; just read the link lee has posted. Seen a couple of vag405s fry after being connected to golfs and ibizas however ross-tech have over-come this issue by installing a self check within the VCDS software (they used to sell a seperate piece of kit for checking for the fault).

 

[chevychase]

Well I did have my roof lining out a few months ago hopefully it was just that disruption that caused the error code, al check again at the weekend. I would highly recommend the vag405 especially if you don't have a laptop.

 

[chevychase]

Just read the ross tech link that lee posted, that is very handy to know as am still a bit of a novice when it comes to working on the car. And could of easily fried my new vag405, cheers lads.

 

[MJ]

tis what we are here for bud.