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Old 05-09-2012, 01:45 AM   #1
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Default Any good diagnostic tools for audi a4?

I bought a two-hand Audi a4 2001 last month.I want to do a comprehensive diagnosis. How about http://www.xcardiag.com/wholesale/multi-dig-access-j2534-pass-thru-obd2-device-with-multiple-language-19.html] Multi-Diag Access J2534 [/url].Who knows about it?Are there any other better car diagnostic tools to promote?
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:35 AM   #3
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+1 Don't know that eBay one you linked, but VAG-COM (now VCDS) will let you do anything. I noted the description says that eBay one is not good at programming.

Go here: http://www.obdtool.com/default1.asp $71

Then download VCDS lite from Ross Tech and activate it for $99.
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I bought a two-hand Audi a4 2001 last month.I want to do a comprehensive diagnosis. How about http://www.xcardiag.com/wholesale/multi-dig-access-j2534-pass-thru-obd2-device-with-multiple-language-19.html] Multi-Diag Access J2534 [/url].Who knows about it?Are there any other better car diagnostic tools to promote?
Generic OBDII devices are useful to have but won't find non OBDII problems.

Ross-Tech from Vag.com. That's what everyone uses, most of the Audi / VW forums even have a specific section for VAG.com users. I have had one for over 12 years, saved tons of $$$.
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