So does a Generic OBD2 Reader work for the VAG codes?
06-08-2006, 07:00 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So does a Generic OBD2 Reader work for the VAG codes?
Sorry, maybe i'm confused, i haven't used a VAG, but i know that my local Advanced Auto has an OBD2 reader. Will that read / clear all the same codes as the VAG-Com would? I'm not looking for all the graphing and other capabilites of the VAG, i just want to be able to check codes myself, and see about clearing this Airbag light...Thanks...
![CURSH[silverbullet]'s Avatar](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 50 50'><circle class='avatar-circle-default' fill='%23c3c2ce' cx='25px' cy='25px' r='20px'></circle><text class='avatar-text-default' x='49%' y='53%' fill='white' text-anchor='middle' alignment-baseline='middle'>C</text></svg>)
06-08-2006, 07:12 AM
#3
AudiWorld Super User
It will read generic codes (OBDII) but OBD is mainly to do with emissions.
I am not sure if it will clear every code. I have the unit from OBDtool.com (about $70) and it seems to read clear all the codes (Audi codes not generic OBD) but has no code lookup so I have to check the code in a Bentley manual.
06-08-2006, 08:53 AM
#4
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So it will give me all the codes that the car spits out...but
I just have to looke them up myself...
I'm not sure i need the xtra stuff that VAG does...
what more can you do with it???
I'm not sure i need the xtra stuff that VAG does...
what more can you do with it???
06-08-2006, 09:45 AM
#5
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 6,451
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A generic OBD code reader will only do the drivetrain modules, i.e Engine and Transmission
It will not scan any other control modules in the car, only a VAG-Com can do that.
06-08-2006, 12:02 PM
#6
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Alright...thats the kind of info i was lookin for...thanks..
I guess i might try and find someone in the Central PA area who has a VAG-COM and wouldn't mind helping me troubleshoot this.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JoeS4
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
8
08-14-2008 09:01 AM
Funky Azz VAG Codes (least I think so)...Can Anyone Interpret This VAG (WSC06325)..Did My Former....
Imola_Tip_Soul-Ja
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
1
07-11-2004 12:07 AM