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Offline chocice

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using laptop as a VW diagnostic tool
« on: November 04, 2011, 09:53:09 pm »
Hi,

I have seen a lot of stuff about using a laptop to read fault codes and reset the ecu etc. how much is a cable and software package and is it easy to use?
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Re: using laptop as a VW diagnostic tool
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 09:54:43 pm »
About 250 for a genuine cable from gendan or Ross tech! :-)
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Re: using laptop as a VW diagnostic tool
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2011, 08:12:11 am »
Don't be tempted by the cheap ebay cables as most don't work. If the cable will be used solely for your car then get the cheaper Ross Tech micro-can vcds cable.
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