Manny-robert
13-10-2015, 10:21 PM
Hi group,I own a 1998 Audi a4, 2.5 v6 tdi avant. i recently purchased a maxiscan vag405 can bus diagnostic scanner to try and reset my airbag light as i disconnected my passenger airbag but would like the dash light out. the vag405 scanner is reconmended but does not function fully with my engine management system. i have downloaded and pasted what i hope is the problem !! below is the information i was given from the manufacturers of the scanner ....
VW/AUDI has a 16-pin OBD-II style data Link Connector (DTC), the code reader will certainly work.
If it has an old-style Data link connector (DTC), then it depends on whether there are 4 or 3 wires connecting to the pins. If there are 4 wires, each connecting a pain, then it will work. If there are only 3 wires, leaving one pain disconnected, then it will work.
For VW/AUDI with old-style Data Link Connector (DTC),(((( you need to have a cabling adapter which is not included in this product package))).
my problem is i dont know kind of dtc i have in my car( how many pins it has) or what adapter i need to buy for it ? in term of dtc connector i know the regular 16 pin fit and does do some functions but not many. the question is what adapter do i buy and how many pins should it have ? below is the spec of the scanner i bought. Any help would be really appreciated, Ronnie
The MaxiScan VAG405 code scanner is an OEM level diagnostic scan tool for most VW/Aud1 sold worldwide since 1990. This scan tool not only is accurate, reliable and easy to use, but it is also a time saver as well as a money maker.
Features and Benefits:
Work with for Volkswagen and Aud1 (Aud1/Seat/Skoda/Jetta/Golf/Beetle/Touareg/GTI/Passat and more) sold worldwide since 1990
Read and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) of engine, ABS, airbag, transmission, radio, climate control(A/C), cent., elect., steering wheel, instruments, immobilizer, etc. (18 Systems)
Read and clear generic trouble codes of cars using ISO 9141-2 (CARB), ISO 14230 (KWP-2000) and ISO-15765 (CAN) protocols
Turn off MILs of engine, airbag, ABS , A/T and most other systems
CAN (Controller Area Network) capability
Reset oil service light
Retrieve vehicle information (VIN)
Display I/M Readiness Status
Display DTC definitions on unit screen
System upgradeable via the internet
VW/AUDI has a 16-pin OBD-II style data Link Connector (DTC), the code reader will certainly work.
If it has an old-style Data link connector (DTC), then it depends on whether there are 4 or 3 wires connecting to the pins. If there are 4 wires, each connecting a pain, then it will work. If there are only 3 wires, leaving one pain disconnected, then it will work.
For VW/AUDI with old-style Data Link Connector (DTC),(((( you need to have a cabling adapter which is not included in this product package))).
my problem is i dont know kind of dtc i have in my car( how many pins it has) or what adapter i need to buy for it ? in term of dtc connector i know the regular 16 pin fit and does do some functions but not many. the question is what adapter do i buy and how many pins should it have ? below is the spec of the scanner i bought. Any help would be really appreciated, Ronnie
The MaxiScan VAG405 code scanner is an OEM level diagnostic scan tool for most VW/Aud1 sold worldwide since 1990. This scan tool not only is accurate, reliable and easy to use, but it is also a time saver as well as a money maker.
Features and Benefits:
Work with for Volkswagen and Aud1 (Aud1/Seat/Skoda/Jetta/Golf/Beetle/Touareg/GTI/Passat and more) sold worldwide since 1990
Read and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) of engine, ABS, airbag, transmission, radio, climate control(A/C), cent., elect., steering wheel, instruments, immobilizer, etc. (18 Systems)
Read and clear generic trouble codes of cars using ISO 9141-2 (CARB), ISO 14230 (KWP-2000) and ISO-15765 (CAN) protocols
Turn off MILs of engine, airbag, ABS , A/T and most other systems
CAN (Controller Area Network) capability
Reset oil service light
Retrieve vehicle information (VIN)
Display I/M Readiness Status
Display DTC definitions on unit screen
System upgradeable via the internet