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Offline mrsaunders

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Fault code reader
« on: 08 June 2012, 13:36 »
done a search and cant find much help, can anyone recommend a diagnostic tool i can buy that will work on my 1997 16v golf


Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #2 on: 08 June 2012, 14:51 »
Thats the same one that I own and use on my 16v.

Offline Deano2711

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #3 on: 08 June 2012, 14:53 »
Same as mine and really easy to use and good piece of kit for the money

Offline DUBboi12

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #4 on: 08 June 2012, 16:09 »
Is it better than the VAG COM USB diagnostic cable that you can get off eBay. Anyone used erm!!

Offline Deano2711

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #5 on: 08 June 2012, 19:36 »
The USB cable will do loads more but the one I have would not work and I gave up in the end. The code reader is mega easy and if all you want to do is check fault codes and re set them then its brilliant.

Offline GTIANNIVERSARY16V

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #6 on: 08 June 2012, 19:48 »
Deanos a wizard with that fault code reader ;)

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #7 on: 08 June 2012, 19:50 »
Looks like I'll be getting the code reader then :smiley:

Offline GTIANNIVERSARY16V

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #8 on: 08 June 2012, 19:51 »
Want me to have a look at your usb one mate?

Offline Deano2711

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Re: Fault code reader
« Reply #9 on: 08 June 2012, 20:41 »
Want me to have a look at your usb one mate?

Cant even remember where I threw it to be honest Mate.....if youre nipping by mine any time you can have a look if you like.      Cheers