[s-cars] Anyone got an opinion on this code reader

[Tom Green]

Hi, Sam.

Since you asked, I do have an opinion, but not much solid information  
about the
scanner in question.

First, I recommend you check the web sites at <www.ross-tech.com>   
for VAG-COM
products and <www.shadetreesoftware.com> for their code readers.

The reader on NZ ebay needs an interface for the 2 X 2 connectors on  
the '95 and
earlier cars that do not have the OBD II plug.  The other readers  
will require the same
interface that sells for $50.  Updates and compatibility with new  
vehicles if you decide
to move up are a concern as well.

The scanner is limited to trouble code reading and erasing, where the  
software for the
laptop or handheld are full function software for resetting service  
intervals and other
adaptation and graphing functions for real time analysis.  Perhaps  
you see no need
for the expanded capability, but you will if you have it available.   
I just think this is a
big price for such a limited tool.  I assume the price is New Zealand  
dollars ?  Still, the
VAG-COM and Shade Tree software interprets the codes without  
referring to a manual
and allows you to print a record as well.  Most everyone has a  
handheld or laptop
computer available to use.  Even a desktop can be used for VAG-COM,  
but it's not
ideal since you can't take it along.

Disclaimer:  No affiliation, just opinions.

Tom  '95 S6
           '95 S6 avant




> Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 15:24:17 +1200
> From: Sam Clarkson <sam at edgetoedge.co.nz>
> Subject: [s-cars] Anyone got an opinion on this code reader
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> This code scanner is on New Zealand's Trademe (Ebay NZ). Now I live a
> long way from the nearest dealer that can scan my codes, so I'm
> tempted. This should work on my AAN 93 S4??
> http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=68588017
>
> Yours with snow tyres on still...and goggle marks.
>
> Sam Clarkson
> Edge to Edge
> P.O. Box 27
> National Park 3948
> Ph 0800 800 SKI (754)
> http://www.edgetoedge.co.nz