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Old 02-20-2013, 07:54 PM
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Default MaxScan VAG 405 to reset service light?

I am working on my 2012 Q5. Do not feel like to spend $400 on a VAG-COM cable, since all I need is a tool to reset the service light. Found this cheap scanner on amazon.com. Any one have any experience with this scanner? Can it safely reset the service light after oil change?

http://www.amazon.com/MaxScan-VAG405-Code-Reader-OBD2/dp/B005WGR22Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361421787&sr=8-1&keywords=vag405 http://www.amazon.com/MaxScan-VAG405-Code-Reader-OBD2/dp/B005WGR22Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361421787&sr=8-1&keywords=vag405
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Originally Posted by szhk
I am working on my 2012 Q5. Do not feel like to spend $400 on a VAG-COM cable, since all I need is a tool to reset the service light. Found this cheap scanner on amazon.com. Any one have any experience with this scanner? Can it safely reset the service light after oil change?

http://www.amazon.com/MaxScan-VAG405...eywords=vag405
I would be concerned that it does not specifically say reset service interval. It says reset oil service interval. That can be done in the MMI. Customer reviews are from 10 year old vw's that are not can-bus. My 2 cents.
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Its a code reader alright... but not a Ross Tech. You can do your own oil changes reset through MMI... but you'll still need a proper Ross tech VAG COM when replacing brakes.... or you could pay the $tealership to do it for you.
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