Electronic devices (VagCom) in car
02-08-2014, 06:42 AM
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Electronic devices (VagCom) in car
Trying to get some input on keeping electronic devices in the car all the time.
I live in Maryland (hot, humid in the summer; cold cold in the winter).
Currently I keep some basic car electronics in the car, that is:
- a vag code reader
- vag airbag reset tool
- vag com, if away from home
I'm planning on buying a cheap windows netbook to keep in the car with the vagcom.
I have noticed when using the airbag tool recently that it was very cold. It worked fine but I figured I don't want to risk ruining my $260 vagcom because if cold/heat/condensation.
So here it is:
How do you best keep electronics in the car at all times with a (somewhat) regulated temperature and no condensation possibility?
I live in Maryland (hot, humid in the summer; cold cold in the winter).
Currently I keep some basic car electronics in the car, that is:
- a vag code reader
- vag airbag reset tool
- vag com, if away from home
I'm planning on buying a cheap windows netbook to keep in the car with the vagcom.
I have noticed when using the airbag tool recently that it was very cold. It worked fine but I figured I don't want to risk ruining my $260 vagcom because if cold/heat/condensation.
So here it is:
How do you best keep electronics in the car at all times with a (somewhat) regulated temperature and no condensation possibility?
02-08-2014, 08:13 AM
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I don't worry about it.
For the cheap code reader, this might be the ticket:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/newen...gs/57985.phtml
For the cheap code reader, this might be the ticket:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/newen...gs/57985.phtml
02-08-2014, 04:39 PM
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That tablet looks pretty awesome!
I'll do some research into cheap windows 8 tablets. Of course the cheap cheap ones will run the "whatever they call it" windows, that doesn't run anything.
I might see if I can get small insulated containers for the cables.
I'll do some research into cheap windows 8 tablets. Of course the cheap cheap ones will run the "whatever they call it" windows, that doesn't run anything.
I might see if I can get small insulated containers for the cables.
02-09-2014, 10:15 AM
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Does "Windows RT" means, "Windows Really Trying"...? 
(don't worry MS, I am no Apple freak or linux nerd, still on win7)
To the OP, I can understand you wanting to carry all these tools, but really, what good will that do? It may or may not help. It's like carrying a multi-meter to measure battery voltage when its dead. What good will that do? What you need is a jump or a new battery. So, to me this doesn't make sense. If you try to plan for all contingencies, you'd be hauling another Audi with same engine behind you for parts -just in case-
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Having said that, the simplest thing to do is: At room temp, put all your electronics in a ZipLock type freezer bag with few desiccants in it and seal it. Let them stay over night,
and next day put them in your car. You wouldn't have to worry about moisture then. If you are still so concerned, keep changing desiccants every few months. That's more than enough to solve your problem.
(don't worry MS, I am no Apple freak or linux nerd, still on win7)
To the OP, I can understand you wanting to carry all these tools, but really, what good will that do? It may or may not help. It's like carrying a multi-meter to measure battery voltage when its dead. What good will that do? What you need is a jump or a new battery. So, to me this doesn't make sense. If you try to plan for all contingencies, you'd be hauling another Audi with same engine behind you for parts -just in case-
...Having said that, the simplest thing to do is: At room temp, put all your electronics in a ZipLock type freezer bag with few desiccants in it and seal it. Let them stay over night,
and next day put them in your car. You wouldn't have to worry about moisture then. If you are still so concerned, keep changing desiccants every few months. That's more than enough to solve your problem.
02-11-2014, 08:43 PM
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How awesome that would be
The reason I like to keep those things in the car is that I live in Maryland but currently spent most of the time in South Carolina for work. So every 2 weeks when I drive home I don't want to miss my tools if anything happens, as then I couldn't quickly drive to SC to get them.
Thanks for the freezer bag tip, I'll try that out!
