dkelly

can anyone tell me the difference between the two. is it two names for the same thing or what
thanks in advance

MCPaudiTT - DEFCON 1

Scan tool just gives codes. Full VAG COM lets you log channels, change settings, do a LOT more...

GorTT

and well worth the money - even if you need a new computer...;-)

dkelly

better than a scan tool? will it do all cars or just german rides? sorry to ask about something i know nothing about but i really only want to buy one once.

MCPaudiTT - DEFCON 1

OBD-II vehicles.

TToplessTTs

The VAG actually let's you modify settings through the VAG port in the car. The scanner will only let you see error codes and, in some cases, clear them out. So the VAG tool will do what the scan tool can do, plug a whole lot more.

As far as how knowledgeable you need to be to use the VAG Tool, I'm not sure. That's a question that I have myself.

dkelly

thanks every one ....now which vag tool?

MCPaudiTT - DEFCON 1

It's pretty easy to use. If you have problems, there is a VAGCOM forum here as well.

MCPaudiTT - DEFCON 1

I would suggest getting the one from Ross-Tech...

GorTT

Like Mike \ / \ / says - Ross-tech; they run a forum on AW, btw.