Re: Ned News (Ritchie), Fault Code Software

[Steve Manning <stephenm@ix.netcom.com>]

At 10:45 AM 9/29/97 -0700, Scott M. wrote:
>Regarding the software for downloading Audi and VW fault
>codes, this has already been developed and is currently
>available from Car Comp Inc. at (812) 876-8081, they have a
>web site at www.carcomp.com, and they have been advertising
>in the back of European Car for several months. 

Hmmm....but the CarComp tool only works on '92-up Audi's; not much good for
me or many others on the list.  See note below......it was a response I got
from John Grable at CarComp when I asked about using his stuff on Audi's.
If Ned or CarComp has something new that works with the pre-'92 Audi's then
that would be interesting.......SLM

At 11:10 PM 6/26/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Steve,
>Audi's did not use the "Rapid data mode" of the VAG1551 until 92 for the
>engine controller (even then you could only read the DTC's - no realtime
>data). VWtool uses the "Rapid data mode". Check the factory manuals for
>reference to using the rapid data mode for your cars. The connectors are
>the same as used by VWtool.
>
>John Grable
>CarComp Inc.
>grable@smithville.net
>812 876 8081


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