Vgate vs450

[akchappers]

Hi guys
As its my bday tomorrow one of my presents is a vgate vs450 scanner which according to reviews is a good budget one but apparently is a rebranded sealey unit which sells at £300 +!
Anyone got/used one ?
If not il let you know how I get on with mine over the next few days!
Ak

 

[akchappers]

Well just. Tried air and it picked up I have a passenger side airbag crash sensor fault! Plus a lambda sensor fault as well!
So it's a great unit and way to use! Well worth the money!
Ak

 

[MJ]

They're a great piece of kit and i often use mine over much more expensive equipment that I have.

They are originally made by autel who's products are very highly rated in my opinion, the sealey unit is just re-branded then given a ridiculous price tag.

 

[akchappers]

I know mate! Only paid about £50 for mine! It's cracking!
Ak

 

[akchappers]

Do you use youres on any other makes of car?
Ak

 

[kosymodo]

What are the limitations of this device? I've had a quick read of the official spec, but am wondering what it can't do on a day-to-day basis? What can't this do that VCDS-lite can?

 

[akchappers]

I don't know mate to be honest but it seems to do most things! Airbags, engine, electrics. Told me one if my electric mirrors wasn't working right and it wasn't! Pulled up a lambda sensor amongst other things! Tell me what you want it to do and il tell you if it can! It's a fast loader too and really fast!
Ak

 

[big rich]

Do you use youres on any other makes of car?
Ak

ive got the autel version, i think the vgate super seeds mine but ive used mine on all sorts from fords to renaults etc very handy for the price, though when i got mine a few years ago it was about 100 iirc.

 

[kosymodo]

I don't know mate to be honest but it seems to do most things! Airbags, engine, electrics. Told me one if my electric mirrors wasn't working right and it wasn't! Pulled up a lambda sensor amongst other things! Tell me what you want it to do and il tell you if it can! It's a fast loader too and really fast!
Ak

Sounds good! I might have to invest in one

 

[kosymodo]

Sounds good! I might have to invest in one

Yay, VS450 arrived this morning in work, so can't wait to get it to my car this evening to try it out!

Interesting to see that a USB 'update' cable was included in the pack. Can't find any reference to how to actually update the unit in either the user manual or on the internet.

First impressions are good...the user manual's English isn't that bad to be fair!

 

[akchappers]

How you getting on with it mate?
Ak

 

[kosymodo]

How you getting on with it mate?
Ak

All good mate! Haven't found anything unexpected yet, just a boost leak (Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve) which I can't actually find lol!

 

[akchappers]

Used mine on lots of cars now!ford focus, even a Chevy!
Ak

 

[jamfull]

Can i do a throttle body reset with the vgate vs450.

 

[kosymodo]

Can i do a throttle body reset with the vgate vs450.

Nope...

 

[holmefield]

I've just ordered one of these as a crimbo present to myself....

 

[Ryan6926]

I ordered one a week or so ago, plugged into the Leon no issues :-D

Plugged it into sisters Xsara Picasso and found problems there instantly

Not bad for 30 quid