Who wants/needs a VAG 5053?
09-02-2009, 09:47 PM
#21
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
09-03-2009, 05:36 AM
#23
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey, just like 2.7 was whining the 5053 isn't a 5052, which we all agreed about, it's still a pretty nifty (and surprisingly complete) little <$100 gadget to keep handy for those on the spot tests.
What did you think after reading thru the manual? Still think it's a pretty powerful gadget?
Thanks
Marty
What did you think after reading thru the manual? Still think it's a pretty powerful gadget?
Thanks
Marty
09-03-2009, 05:52 AM
#24
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
98, wow, someone who actually 'gets it'..
That's all this thing is for..!
I seriously doubt anyone's going to use this for a busy Audi service business, but for the occaisional hacker working on their own cars, it seems like it should be more than adequate. And it's nice to have something small for those mystery error messages while driving in the middle of nowhere at 3 am.. Do you need to shut the car down to a serious problem, or simply clear a code for a burp somewhere.
So far, comments, but i'm not really sure how many people want one, and i'm not sure if i should bring in 25 units, although i think if it's advertised on all the different audi boards here, it should get enough attention to sell them off.
I'll keep your 'order' in my file though..!
Thanks
Marty
That's all this thing is for..!
I seriously doubt anyone's going to use this for a busy Audi service business, but for the occaisional hacker working on their own cars, it seems like it should be more than adequate. And it's nice to have something small for those mystery error messages while driving in the middle of nowhere at 3 am.. Do you need to shut the car down to a serious problem, or simply clear a code for a burp somewhere. So far, comments, but i'm not really sure how many people want one, and i'm not sure if i should bring in 25 units, although i think if it's advertised on all the different audi boards here, it should get enough attention to sell them off.
I'll keep your 'order' in my file though..!
Thanks
Marty
09-06-2009, 06:57 PM
#27
AudiWorld Expert
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 25,178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
4D4..
First, thanks for all the help on my gear problems, if *I* had the VAG it woulda solved my problems. but i appreciate all your help.
Second, I agree, that there are reasons for both tools. I doubt anyone's keeping a VAG-COM laptop in their car for on the road diagnostics, or while traveling. And a $90 unit that serves the same basic needs as a laptop unit will serve both the die-hards who want every gadget, and the people like me who simply drive their car and want to do simple diagnostics before the Audi Shop Vultures get their paws on the car. Would be tough for them to say it needs X, when you diagnosed Y that's 1/3rd the price. There's gonna be some 'splainin to do Lucy'..
When I made the offer to buy a few dozen of these for AW folks, it wasn't for discussion over why the Vag-Com is better, which, admittedly it is, but to get people a small, fairly inexpensive tool they can leave in the car, and for hobbiests who simply want a cheap way to find out why the check engine light came on.
I really know i'll never be tinkering with settings unless someone tells me in advance it won't break something.
If somehow we can get back to the original reason for my post, which is to find out how many people would want one if i can get them to you for under $90 would let me know, i can decide if i want to order a few cases or not.
Thanks!
Marty
First, thanks for all the help on my gear problems, if *I* had the VAG it woulda solved my problems.
but i appreciate all your help.Second, I agree, that there are reasons for both tools. I doubt anyone's keeping a VAG-COM laptop in their car for on the road diagnostics, or while traveling. And a $90 unit that serves the same basic needs as a laptop unit will serve both the die-hards who want every gadget, and the people like me who simply drive their car and want to do simple diagnostics before the Audi Shop Vultures get their paws on the car. Would be tough for them to say it needs X, when you diagnosed Y that's 1/3rd the price. There's gonna be some 'splainin to do Lucy'..
When I made the offer to buy a few dozen of these for AW folks, it wasn't for discussion over why the Vag-Com is better, which, admittedly it is, but to get people a small, fairly inexpensive tool they can leave in the car, and for hobbiests who simply want a cheap way to find out why the check engine light came on.
I really know i'll never be tinkering with settings unless someone tells me in advance it won't break something.
If somehow we can get back to the original reason for my post, which is to find out how many people would want one if i can get them to you for under $90 would let me know, i can decide if i want to order a few cases or not.
Thanks!
Marty
09-06-2009, 06:59 PM
#28
AudiWorld Expert
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 25,178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey, just like 2.7 was whining the 5053 isn't a 5052, which we all agreed about, it's still a pretty nifty (and surprisingly complete) little <$100 gadget to keep handy for those on the spot tests.
What did you think after reading thru the manual? Still think it's a pretty powerful gadget?
Thanks
Marty
What did you think after reading thru the manual? Still think it's a pretty powerful gadget?
Thanks
Marty
Without thier work, none of this would even matter because there would be no real information about what teh codes mean.
I only use Ross-Tech products, and think this is still the best solution.
10-19-2011, 05:17 AM
#29
AudiWorld Newcomer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think this one is a goog choice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/MemoScan-VAG5053..._Tools&vxp=mtr
You can have a check....
http://cgi.ebay.com/MemoScan-VAG5053..._Tools&vxp=mtr
You can have a check....
10-19-2011, 05:23 AM
#30
AudiWorld Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: UV 1 Million Florida
Posts: 295
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
DHGate shows a large selection of chinese clones from 50.00+- on up:
http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/sear...up&sinfo=price
I have not dealt with any of them personally, but have ordered other products through the site without issues (lasers, flashlights, PC products_
http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/sear...up&sinfo=price
I have not dealt with any of them personally, but have ordered other products through the site without issues (lasers, flashlights, PC products_