abs100

Since I am running APR I think I need to get a VAG-COM solution to enable me to trouble shoot any problems I may encounter . . . At the moment I feel like a have a power loss but I can't find any specific problems (leaks, etc.). So, is my best option the Ross-Tech Vag-Com unit or is there something cheaper I can use that would be nearly as good? I know that I can get a cable on E-Bay which would probably work with the shareware version of the Ross-Tech software, but I'd like something that is fully functional with data logging, etc.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

UnoDosTurbosQuattro

Don't bother with eBay cable and shareware. Authentic VAG tool pays for itself VERY quickly.

gragravar

it is essentially the equivalent of the full ross-tech vag com. just a platform decision to make, Palm or Windoze.

grey-2002-ar-6sp

Same here, and the pda/cable combo is *much* easier to keep in the car.

audilocks

I bought a cable on Ebay and it works fine. I think you save quite a bit over the Ross-Tech cable - software combination, and I can't tell a difference so far.

alpha-bid.com

abs100

I would consider the Palm platform - I already have an old Handspring unit which might be up to the task. I checked out the ProDiag site but I wasn't able to determine for certain if I HAD to purchase their hand held or if I could use my own? Also are there any downsides in using the handheld versus a laptop (such as datalogging/graphing/etc.)?

Thanks!

abs100

What software are you using with that e-bay cable?

Thanks!

grey-2002-ar-6sp

You can use your own. I haven't tried logging yet, but plan to just move the data to my mac.