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Offline M13LE U

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code reader recommendation
« on: 28 November 2010, 19:46 »
Please could some one help me out in buying a code reader. My eml keeps coming on so need to get a code reader. There is loads on ebay and I've no idea which one to go for. Can any one help?

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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #1 on: 28 November 2010, 19:51 »
u280
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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #2 on: 28 November 2010, 20:01 »
cheers mate,

is that what you have?

does it make a difference on which car or engine you have

in case it does i have a 2002 1.8t AUM

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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #3 on: 28 November 2010, 20:03 »
you have same as me..

yer they are quite good i have one..

i also have full vagcom..
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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #4 on: 28 November 2010, 20:10 »
I should prob get VAG com,

i think ill try finding out whats wrong with it with the u280 for now.

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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #6 on: 29 November 2010, 01:13 »
Decent little tools I've got one, can't moan for 20 quid :)

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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #7 on: 29 November 2010, 09:32 »
I got the U281, its the same as the U280 but also does CAN BUS enabled cars (my mum just got a 2003 audi) - think its an extra £5?
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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #8 on: 03 December 2010, 10:44 »
Hi will the u281 code reader work with my agu and my girlfriends 16 Se golf thanx ian
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Re: code reader recommendation
« Reply #9 on: 03 December 2010, 10:52 »
Hi will the u281 code reader work with my agu and my girlfriends 16 Se golf thanx ian

Yes