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budgie5527/07/2021 09:49Do you have any details on the Bluetooth one that you’re referring to p …Do you have any details on the Bluetooth one that you’re referring to please?
deleted240532427/07/2021 10:11Me personally I would want a garage to look after that type of stuff for …Me personally I would want a garage to look after that type of stuff for safety reasons.
Raptorman27/07/2021 10:26Look for "ELM327" on ebay or Amazon, you will also need an app such as …Look for "ELM327" on ebay or Amazon, you will also need an app such as Torque Lite or the Pro version.
deleted240532427/07/2021 13:38Cheap crap from China that falls apart on the first use? No thanks, ALDI …Cheap crap from China that falls apart on the first use? No thanks, ALDI is a solid German company backed up by a solid refund policy should anything go wrong, try doing that on ebay when stuff takes a minimun of two weeks to even get here let along try to send it back!
COUPONKEV27/07/2021 08:54A few people reporting link errors when plugging this in. Some say the …A few people reporting link errors when plugging this in. Some say the link error can sometimes be resolved by turning the key to another position if possible. For those who have fixed a fault but still have the annoying engine management light on the vehicle you can turn off the engine management light by switching the engine on and off, wait 1 second and repeat twice. You don’t need this to clear the light.
deleted267431727/07/2021 10:47I found 'Car Scanner' to be a bit better than Torque - I found it easier …I found 'Car Scanner' to be a bit better than Torque - I found it easier to see the raw data, whereas Torque seems more about setting up fancy graphs and gauges which are better in the long run, but a faff when all you want to know is if a cylinder is misfiring.Of course, given that they are both free, I just installed both!
slimy3127/07/2021 10:10It's a shame it specifically excludes airbag and braking systems, that is …It's a shame it specifically excludes airbag and braking systems, that is quite a common issue on the various forums and group chats I've attended. An error light or ABS light, but 'no codes found', because they use a device similar to this and it can't get to the relevant location. If someone was after a fault code reader I'd recommend one that can do airbags and ABS.
Raptorman27/07/2021 10:26Look for "ELM327" on ebay or Amazon, you will also need an app such as …Look for "ELM327" on ebay or Amazon, you will also need an app such as Torque Lite or the Pro version.
kwl14727/07/2021 13:14True, true. If they drink, why not get them a pint or bottle of liquor to …True, true. If they drink, why not get them a pint or bottle of liquor to quench their thirst. The money you'd save on being mugged otherwise if you went elsewhere would be far more expensive than a bottle of the good stuff.
Jimbo1027/07/2021 09:51@op you say you paid another for yours? How much and what type did you …@op you say you paid another for yours? How much and what type did you buy...
budgie5527/07/2021 10:26Thanks so much for taking the time to come back on this. 🏻
budgie5527/07/2021 11:29I used to use a VAGCOM cable some time ago but it is now out of date, I …I used to use a VAGCOM cable some time ago but it is now out of date, I found it really handy for coding as well as fault finding / clearing faults. Do these OBD scanners also cater for the coding element or is that usually limited to more exensive options such as VAGCOM?
slimy3127/07/2021 10:14I'd partially agree, although it doesn't take much to see whether a wire …I'd partially agree, although it doesn't take much to see whether a wire has come unplugged or broken (for example). If it was truly an airbag or sensor issue then yes it would be off to the garage.
kwl14727/07/2021 11:55True and having the codes thrown up means you can be much more specific to …True and having the codes thrown up means you can be much more specific to the garage you go to and potential ensure a far more efficient and fair service done to a higher standard. Some of the garages I've seen mug people and rob them of hundreds upon thousands of pounds just selling them stuff don't honestly need. It disgusts me.
deleted240532427/07/2021 11:57Its bad when that happens yes, once you get to know and trust them though, …Its bad when that happens yes, once you get to know and trust them though, thats when you know you are in safe hands, when my mechanic started to say to me just pass the money in tomorrow for a job he had done for me i knew he was a good guy,
kwl14727/07/2021 12:11Exactly. I just happen to have a personal connection to a mechanic so I am …Exactly. I just happen to have a personal connection to a mechanic so I am lucky to just give them my car and it'll be okay. My sibling lives away and isn't lucky like me to do this. She got practically mugged for a couple of years with her and she still had loads of problems with her motor. In the end, they just drive to us and drop the car off and we take care of it, it's become that bad now. The moral of the story, never buy VAG (unless it's a Skoda) and stay loyal to your good mechanics. Give them respect and pay them a fair price for their work.
Zigma27/07/2021 14:06Can you share the link of that product please?
Zigma27/07/2021 14:06Can you share the link of that product please?
deleted240532427/07/2021 13:38Cheap crap from China that falls apart on the first use? No thanks, ALDI …Cheap crap from China that falls apart on the first use? No thanks, ALDI is a solid German company backed up by a solid refund policy should anything go wrong, try doing that on ebay when stuff takes a minimun of two weeks to even get here let along try to send it back!
deleted271091328/07/2021 13:35Just out of interest, if just using one of these (or the plug in Bluetooth …Just out of interest, if just using one of these (or the plug in Bluetooth ones people are mentioning) to pull up info from the car's ecu, can you cause any issues? I'd like to give one a try but I do tend to meddle with things that are working fine and make more work for myself!
stepp27/07/2021 09:54The smartphone Bluetooth ones are better than this
Thoughtful27/07/2021 09:31That doesn't clear the codes though and you have to have a device which …That doesn't clear the codes though and you have to have a device which will. There is another plug in bluetooth device which links to smartphone or tablet and can do all this in greater detail for around the same money.
deleted240532427/07/2021 10:32Can you posrt the link for it?
ghenghiskhan27/07/2021 10:35…amazon.co.uk/dp/B078RN4CXL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_QTV0ME23CHKQTAM3FBG3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1There are loads on the market.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torqueThere are others.
ghenghiskhan27/07/2021 10:35…amazon.co.uk/dp/B078RN4CXL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_QTV0ME23CHKQTAM3FBG3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1There are loads on the market.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torqueThere are others.
deleted240532427/07/2021 13:11And give them beers, etc when they go above and beyond like I did with …And give them beers, etc when they go above and beyond like I did with mine when he actually picked my car up from the house as an emergency popped, up, top guy! He didnt even want to take them!
Tom.Wilson27/07/2021 13:32Ridiculous price. Cold.You can get ELM327 Bluetooth dongles for pennies …Ridiculous price. Cold.You can get ELM327 Bluetooth dongles for pennies from China.
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