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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: big stevie on 25 January 2012, 22:36

Title: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: big stevie on 25 January 2012, 22:36
hi guys i have a naff fault code reader that shows faults but for the life of me cant get it to clear them a mate gave it to me its this one.  :sad: :sad: :sad:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270800925607?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

question is im looking at getting a better one has anybody used on of these or could suggest a good one for around this money as this looks good seems to show a lot of info, and i like the idea of downloading new fault codes when updated only thing is my car is 2000 model aum and states works on cars from 2001  but further down it states works on vw and audi from the 90's im confused any input welcome thanks guys. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150684939149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: barrym381 on 25 January 2012, 22:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150737456117?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2318a70bf5&clk_rvr_id=310036846653&afsrc=1
Title: Re: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: pickles on 25 January 2012, 23:01
Quote from: barrym381 on 25 January 2012, 22:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150737456117?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2318a70bf5&clk_rvr_id=310036846653&afsrc=1

thats the 1 i got, seems decent n easy enough to work , do they actually create new fault codes
Title: Re: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: barrym381 on 25 January 2012, 23:12
Quote from: pickles on 25 January 2012, 23:01
Quote from: barrym381 on 25 January 2012, 22:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150737456117?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2318a70bf5&clk_rvr_id=310036846653&afsrc=1

do they actually create new fault codes
??????
Title: Re: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: big stevie on 25 January 2012, 23:17
Quote from: pickles on 25 January 2012, 23:01
Quote from: barrym381 on 25 January 2012, 22:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150737456117?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2318a70bf5&clk_rvr_id=310036846653&afsrc=1

thats the 1 i got, seems decent n easy enough to work , do they actually create new fault codes

you have the £36.99 pro one or the cheaper one, i was hoping the dear one might work on my ford galaxy aswell, cheap scanner can only show some stuff on my galaxy that i was given like abs faults i think its knackered hence why i need a new one. :sad: :sad: :sad:
Title: Re: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 January 2012, 23:20
Quote from: pickles on 25 January 2012, 23:01
Quote from: barrym381 on 25 January 2012, 22:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150737456117?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2318a70bf5&clk_rvr_id=310036846653&afsrc=1

thats the 1 i got, seems decent n easy enough to work , do they actually create new fault codes

i got this one too, seems ok, does what i wanted it to do, however some of the codes arent in the book, but can be found on the internet easily.

also create new fault codes??  :huh: all it can do is read / erase codes.
Title: Re: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: AaronGS on 25 January 2012, 23:31
There will be new codes as software is updated but that will apply to newer cars.
I don't think there will be new codes for the Mk4 as the car would not have the capability to generate the new code...
Title: Re: fault code reader what to buy
Post by: pickles on 26 January 2012, 01:19
i meant as in  do vw create new faut codes, i assume this isnt the case for a mk4 as previously stated, just curious, as to why u would want to download new codes