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SheaNC

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Since: Aug 26, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:55 am
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I am looking to buy a code scanner for my 2000 beetle. I noticed that there
are some that are specifically for VW's. Does anyone know how those differ
from the universal code scanners? Does it matter which one I get? Thanks for
any help.

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Earle

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:36 pm
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From what I can tell, all OBDC II scanners will pull basic codes and reset
them. Some just have nice screens. To get into the VW specific codes and be
able to set things like window, door lock etc. you need a professional VAG
scanner, not in the realm of the home mechanic. Some sites offer a OCDB to
computer cable and a computer program that supposedly has the VAG
functions.Go to www.ODBTOOLS.com . These run $100 and up and I dont know how
thorough they are. So for routine codes (02 sensors etc) a low end home
scanner is probably ok. For exotic uses you will probably have to pay the
dealer / VW specialist to do the work.

There are a couple of different kind of connectors for earlier and non US
vehicles also.

Good luck!
Earle
2003 Woflsburg Jetta
"SheaNC" <scomerford.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I am looking to buy a code scanner for my 2000 beetle. I noticed that
there
> are some that are specifically for VW's. Does anyone know how those differ
> from the universal code scanners? Does it matter which one I get? Thanks
for
> any help.
>
>

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SheaNC

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:46 pm
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Glad to hear that, because I just decided to get an interface cable from
Rosstech (via ebay), download the software, and fire it up through my
laptop. I am anxious to try it out when it gets here Smile
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Jim Behning

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:32 pm
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http://www.ross-tech.com/ is what I use. I am looking for more info
than a basic scanner might offer me. It is a very popular tool that is
well supported.

On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:36:26 -0700, "Earle" <esl721.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>From what I can tell, all OBDC II scanners will pull basic codes and reset
>them. Some just have nice screens. To get into the VW specific codes and be
>able to set things like window, door lock etc. you need a professional VAG
>scanner, not in the realm of the home mechanic. Some sites offer a OCDB to
>computer cable and a computer program that supposedly has the VAG
>functions.Go to www.ODBTOOLS.com . These run $100 and up and I dont know how
>thorough they are. So for routine codes (02 sensors etc) a low end home
>scanner is probably ok. For exotic uses you will probably have to pay the
>dealer / VW specialist to do the work.
>
>There are a couple of different kind of connectors for earlier and non US
>vehicles also.
>
>Good luck!
>Earle
>2003 Woflsburg Jetta
>"SheaNC" <scomerford.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in message
>news:F8-dndKxiKpvokzbnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> I am looking to buy a code scanner for my 2000 beetle. I noticed that
>there
>> are some that are specifically for VW's. Does anyone know how those differ
>> from the universal code scanners? Does it matter which one I get? Thanks
>for
>> any help.
>>
>>
>
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Jim Behning

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:14 am
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On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:46:52 -0700, "SheaNC" <scomerford.RemoveThis@comcast.net>
wrote:

>Glad to hear that, because I just decided to get an interface cable from
>Rosstech (via ebay), download the software, and fire it up through my
>laptop. I am anxious to try it out when it gets here Smile
>
It is often cheaper to get your cable from Rosstech. I have found that
a cable that is not locked to a computer is a good thing. I have
replaced hard drives or laptops 3 times. Reregistering is a minor pain
so I upgraded to an unlocked Rosstech cable.
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