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

Sun Sep 3 16:36:12 EDT 2006

You see thats why I love you guys so much, such a wealth of cheerful,  
correct information. I'll pass on the code reader.
I'll keep skiing though.
Sam Clarkson
Edge to Edge
P.O. Box 27
National Park 3948
Ph 0800 800 SKI (754)
http://www.edgetoedge.co.nz

On 4/09/2006, at 7:47 AM, Tom Green wrote:

> Sam,
>
> What Fred said.
>
> See <http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/> for clear instructions to  
> access codes.
> I was remiss in not mentioning you can do everything that code  
> reader can do
> already.
>
> The more advanced VAG-COM and Shade Tree can still do advanced  
> graphing
> and other troubleshooting, but you don't have the PIA service  
> interval indicators
> that the S6 models have.
>
> Sorry for the misinformation.
>
> Tom  '95 S6
>           '95 S6 avant
>
>
>> Fred Munro sends clarification:
>> Sam;
>>
>> I don't know whether you got different systems on the S4s shipped  
>> to NZ, but
>> the ones we got here in North America don't have the connector to  
>> match up
>> with that code reader. There is a four pin connector in the  
>> underhood fuse
>> box for a code reader. If your car is the same, you'll need an  
>> adapter to
>> connect to the reader. We don't need a reader on our NA cars - the  
>> ECU codes
>> can be read out by shorting two of the pins and the check engine  
>> light
>> flashes out the codes. The code interpretation is listed in the  
>> Bentley. The
>> climate control codes can be read in a similar fashion from the CC  
>> head by
>> simultaneously pressing two buttons, spitting over your left  
>> shoulder, and
>> whistling "Deutschland Uber Alles" (OK, I'm exaggerating - you  
>> don't have to
>> spit). These early cars had limited functionality for codes in any  
>> case -
>> you can't access the instrument panel for instance, and I don't  
>> think you
>> can access the ABS system.
>>
>> HTH
>>
>>
>> Fred Munro
>> '94 S4
>> '97 S6
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
>> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Sam Clarkson
>> Sent: September 2, 2006 11:24 PM
>> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>> Subject: [s-cars] Anyone got an opinion on this code reader
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 10:08:46 EDT
>> From: Mtgadbois at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Anyone got an opinion on this code reader
>> To: sam at edgetoedge.co.nz
>> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
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>>
>> Sam:
>>
>> I did a quick search on Google and it looks like that scanner is  
>> OBDII  only.
>>  Also, if you buy in quantities from the factory in China its  
>> price  is $23
>> each.  Don't you just love markups, duty, freight and taxes?
>>
>> Mark near Chicago
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sam wrote:
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 10:23:56 -0400
>> From: "Ronald Whiton" <dooksniffer at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [s-cars] RS2 EM stud cutting
>> To: "Theodore Chen" <tedebearp at yahoo.com>, s-car-list at audifans.com
>> Message-ID:
>> 	<cb77d7450609030723mec2b481t2b4b8e26d98988c9 at mail.gmail.com>
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>>
>> The stud question was in reference to mounting the RS2 EM, not the
>> Garrett>EM.  As for the turbo, it's a used Garrett T04E Hybrid  
>> (haps old
>> one).  It came with the oil return line and half of each water  
>> line, as in
>> they mount to turbo are bare piping on the other end (not sure how  
>> to tie
>> those into the original braided lines).   I want to know if there  
>> is any
>> info (write up would be great) on how others installed their units.
>> Sample questions.  Where to get gaskets and bolts for the oil  
>> lines?  Do I
>> need an oil restrictor, where to get it?  Where to get an oil feeder
>> line/how to make one?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ron W.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 9/3/06, Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>  huh?  please explain.  are you saying that using a garrett turbo  
>>> means
>>> you have
>>> to shorten the studs by 6mm?  is this due to a thinner flange?   
>>> are you
>>> talking
>>> about a pure garrett turbo or a garrett/kkk hybrid?
>>>
>>> -teddy
>>>
>>>
>>> *Sean Douglas <quattro20v at telus.net>* wrote:
>>>
>>> The stud length is reduced by 6mm.
>>>
>>> Sean D.
>>> 1997 S6
>>>
>>>
>>> Quoting Ronald Whiton :
>>>
>>>> I have everything apart and with all the rain forecasted for the  
>>>> weekend
>>> I
>>>> want to start cutting. I found a few posts in the archives on the
>>> subject,
>>>> however all the links for stud length are no longer working. I know
>>> which
>>>> studs to cut, but can't find any mention of length.
>>>>
>>>> While I have ya: Where would one look for information about Garrett
>>> turbo
>>>> plumbing?
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>> Ron Whiton
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 11:00:50 -0400
>> From: Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Anyone got an opinion on this code reader
>> To: s-car-list at audifans.com, sam at edgetoedge.co.nz
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>> 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
>>> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>>> Message-ID: <10F1CB74-8A1B-4926-98D3-5056C54FBB73 at edgetoedge.co.nz>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=US-ASCII;	delsp=yes;	format=flowed
>>>
>>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
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