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Offline Mileymk6

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Obd readers Carly etc.
« on: 14 July 2022, 21:07 »
Hi all
What’s everyone’s opinion on diagnostic plug ins without breaking the bank?
I have a tps light on which won’t go away and now engine management has come on although not affected car in any way, also would like to change a few things like adding beeps to alarm etc.

What would you recommend?

Cheers.
2010 Mk6 3Dr, Blue graphite, 18” Monzas, rns310 Dab with Dynaudio, standard apart from Stainless exhaust. Called Miley cos it’s done a lot of miles!!

Offline joe6

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Re: Obd readers Carly etc.
« Reply #1 on: 15 July 2022, 08:35 »
I have an obd11 bought 5 years ago that works with my android tablet. It can be used for diagnostics and coding. Common changes that people want such as locking beep can be done easily with no expertise required. The diagnostics scan throws up fault codes that can be researched on the net. They are a bit more expensive now than mine but found it useful for making a few changes and having an intelligent conversation with the garage about problems. There are two versions and go for the pro version if you can. There is an iPhone version as well now. Not tried other cheaplsh plug ins but comments seem reasonably positive.
Mk6 GTI Carbon Grey, 2010 Bluetooth and voice fitted, a few VCDS mods still a comfortable family car. Red Scirocco 2011 twin charger stage 1 - enjoyable drive now gone.  White 2016 Polo GTI (roller skate on steroids) replaced with an Indium Grey 2019 7.5 GTI PP.

Offline Mileymk6

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Re: Obd readers Carly etc.
« Reply #2 on: 15 July 2022, 09:19 »
Thanks, I am looking at a Carista, any experience with them or are there other apps I should use which don’t require subscription?
2010 Mk6 3Dr, Blue graphite, 18” Monzas, rns310 Dab with Dynaudio, standard apart from Stainless exhaust. Called Miley cos it’s done a lot of miles!!

Offline JSYGTI

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Re: Obd readers Carly etc.
« Reply #3 on: 28 July 2022, 06:51 »
Thanks, I am looking at a Carista, any experience with them or are there other apps I should use which don’t require subscription?

I just replied to your other post on this matter  :smiley: