VAG reader question

[StevoTDI]

I've seen a VAG car scanner on ebay. It looks like a specific device that pics up the ECU codes. Some of the other PC based software looks like it requires extra licensing (and costs) for the full tools.

Has anyone used a tool like this? As I'm having problems with my PD150 I thought this might be useful to have.

The name of the device on ebay is :

VW AUDI Diagnostic Fault Code Reader VAG OBD2 OBD U280

I can't put the link up as the forum is preventing me from posting URL's

 

[paul26982]

where are you bases, probs miles away

 

[StevoTDI]

where are you bases, probs miles away

I'm in Wiltshire, which looks quite far from yourself!

Do you specialise in fault diagnostics? I'm doing battle with this car at the mo! lol

 

[MrBen2k7]

I'm in cheltenham, I'll scan it for you.

Or

Get this, its what I got, its free, and works just fine!

You just need to scan modules one at a time instead of a full scan, but I'm not complaining, its freeee!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG-USB-DIAGN...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ced5b44c6

Scans, clears etc. All you need.

 

[psjunkie]

The readers are good but fairly basic my dad has one,
I use vagcom myself and all I can say is its fantastic

 

[ClearAction]

I have bought one of those blue leads from ebay and they come with a shareware version of vagcom (you can DL this free online) it lets you read but don't think you can alter the behaviour of the car....if you have problems getting your laptop to see the interface lead let me know, I have some setup instructions on a text file somewhere- in case I ever wiped the lappy- that worked for me. Once it is up and running turn the ignition on (i didnt start the engine) then run an auto scan. I am a beginner at this but any error codes you put up, you could google or ask on the forum.
J

 

[oldman]

where are you located StevoTDI?
may be worth a shout in the vag-com request section and offer a beer token to get a member to scan for you