« Reply #6 on: 02 November 2022, 16:14 »
The Carista dongle was the first thing I thought when I read the first post too. Depending on how involved with settings you want to go the cheapo Carissa does lots and can be transferred to other car brands(?) too I think.
How much is OBDeleven these days?
You’re not tied to using a laptop with those two above options.
Mind you I’m totally out of touch with VAGCOM/VCDS nowadays. I’ve not had a car that supports my old cable since 2019. The cable itself I’ve had since my mk6 days where I used it for doing a few things, then a few things on my early mk7’s and after that it went in the drawer.
When did VCDS start limiting VIN’s? My old cable was from before those times so I think is unlimited, I’ve just looked on eBay and was surprised how much the old cables like mine sell for due to the unlimited use. That’s a job for the weekend!
As for the £40 cable - how do they get away with all the Ross Tech logos on the knock off cables?
My old cable has nothing more than a cheap sticker to show it was supplied by Ilexa in Cornwall who had a Ross Tech reseller licence so I can see why it’s a minefield out there with cables.
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