If I get the APR EMCS chip with Fault Code Erase should I still get a VAG tool?
06-01-2002, 08:42 PM
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If I get the APR EMCS chip with Fault Code Erase should I still get a VAG tool?
What else does the VAG tool do that a non-mechanic type would find useful? TIA
I'm still stock, but starting to plan the mods.
I'm still stock, but starting to plan the mods.
06-01-2002, 08:50 PM
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yes. You should KNOW what is going on with codes. And you can't get that
with the APR EMCS. It's a nice feature....but the reality is that you should never bring a chipped car to the dealer.
Read this FAQ on chipping<ul><li><a href="http://www.isaacsrelocation.com/smokin_s4/S4%20Chipping%20info.pdf">S4 Chipping FAQ (pdf)</a></li></ul>
Read this FAQ on chipping<ul><li><a href="http://www.isaacsrelocation.com/smokin_s4/S4%20Chipping%20info.pdf">S4 Chipping FAQ (pdf)</a></li></ul>
06-01-2002, 09:04 PM
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Thanks for the info. It sounds like the Fault Code Erase function is unnecessary as . . .
I'm better off with a second ECU. If that's the case I'll be switching the ECUs when taking the car into the dealer and using the VAG tool to clear the fault code(s).
Now I'm not sure if I need the EMCS functionality at all?
Now I'm not sure if I need the EMCS functionality at all?
06-02-2002, 07:37 AM
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If you have a VAG tool then you don't need TBA or code erase. It is convenient.
The real reason to get VAG is to clear the low power code and do a TBA when you put your stock chip back in.
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