Fault code reader?

[Andy Douglas]

I'm thinking of buying a fault code reader,my son's Polo has a problem that I need to sort,we have 3 VAG cars,a Peugeot,and an MG in the household,I know nothing about them, would I be better getting reader that will do all makes or just VAG? Also the one's I've looked at on line quote 2 systems OBD11 and EOBD what are the systems.Thanks Andy

[james brazier]

Vag com is the way to go for the vag cars, not expensive, the other 2 brands no idea, obd2 is the current standardised plug for all makes. I did see an obd2 reader in a Real supermarket in germany last week made by aeg for 69 euro, that i imagine will scan anything, whether it could erase codes or not i don't know that's probably where the more expensive kit comes in. Vagcom though is excellent had it for years now, if you are using it on older audi's you will need a 2 x 2 lead on the newer cars it's obd2

[Andy Douglas]

Thanks for that info. Just need to decide on a reader prices seem to start around £20 for something that I guess is very basic,may as well pay a bit more to get a better tester that can reset service intervals,and clear codes etc.

[type81]

I would get my self a dedicated Vag Com scanner.....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-Car-Di...item256b41b3bd..

And another scanner to cover non Audi/Vw...................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Profession...item4ab2a57ef3

This way you have covered nearly or all makes. In no time you will recovered all the money you have spent......by doing a spot of diagnostic/reset for your neighbours and friends cars

[Andy Douglas]

I've ordered the vagcom reader seems to do most things.

[Hoyle]

I have an ebay USB OBDII cable, paid around £5 and downloaded VCDS (vag-com).

It's a great bit of kit and very handy to have.

This, combined with ross-teck wiki is all you need for diagnosing fault codes!