Inexpensive interface for newer CAN vehicles ?

[Hayes Myers]

What's the diff between the Bosh reader and Vag com? MY mekanik has full
bosch (wireless unit ) unit... it's pretty neat but i couldn't begin to
compare... pricing is probably out of orbit

On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 9:47 AM, Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com> wrote:

> I bought one for $26 off ebay. Can't get it to work, tried three different
> computers and five or six cars. I'm no computer genius, but
> still......................
>
> Spent the $350 on VAG-COM. It worked immediately. BTW, I"ve used VAG-COM in
> two diiferent shops before, so I'm familiar with it. The ebay program
> looked
> like a clone of it, but as mentioned, didn't work. Also, I tried VCDS lite,
> and still couldn't get it to work. It appears there is some sort of driver
> that is missing for the generic cable to interface with my PC's. Also
> haven't heard back from the seller in at least two weeks, but I'm sure
> that's not surprising to my fellow listers.
>
> Oh, these are all XP machines.
>
> Tony
>
>
> -----Message d'origine-----
>
> >
> > there are vag-com clones on ebay, btu i feel we should support ewe.
> > Plus, hsi work.
> >
> > There are several code readers available all over from $40-80.  They
> > suffice and are easier to use, configure, etc than vag-com (which
> > requires using a PC)
> >
> > There is also an iPhone app which i have not tried.
> >
> > Grant
> >
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