Interpreting car codes- what do I need?

[Mark J. Besso]

Thanks Ti, I should've been more clear.  The loaner ones will give a very 
high overview of the [potential] problem area.

~Mark


On Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:30:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ti at amb.org (Ti Kan) wrote:

  Mark J. Besso writes:
> If there is a Checkers/Schucks/Kragen auto parts store near you it 
>might be 
> worth checking with them.  They generally have code readers available 
>on a 
> loaner basis. (Leave a refundable deposit and a copy of your license)
> 
> ~Mark
> 
> On Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:55:57 -0400
>   "jesper moreau" <jesper5ktqm.audi at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   hit your FLAPS for an OBD reader (30ish bux)
  
  Note that generic OBD readers do not provide any VW/Audi-specific
  diagnostic codes and descriptions -- which is to say most of them!
  
  If you don't want to buy VAG-COM (which, IMHO is just as necessary
  for 96+ VWs and Audis as the Bentley manuals is to all of them),
  borrow one from somebody.
  
  -Ti