OBD2 compliant

[Norman vwp]

Hi guys
Is there some knowledgeable guys on here that can help regards an OBD2 scanner for my car only I am getting conflicking advise.

The car is a VW passat 2005 model 1.9 Highline TDI 130 bhp only there is no sticker under the bonnet or in the boot to say it is compliant

Thanks Norman

[Crasher]

Yes it is OBD II/EOBD compliant in its code reading abilities.

[Norman vwp]

Thanks Crasher
You are a star that was what I was hoping for a quick reply.

Cheers
Norman

[martin1810]

Don't forget OBD is only for emissions and as such is useless for general diagnostics, such as air bags, remote central locking, alarms etc.

[Norman vwp]

Hi Martin
The one I am buying is LINK .http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG405-OBD-2-O...23159001r35757

Thanks
Norman

[martin1810]

If I was you I would ask on here if anyone has one and if it actually does what is claimed. At least that way you will know what you are paying for. For £260.00 you could get the latest vag-com and that is practically as good as the dealer machines.

[Norman vwp]

Before I buy anything I always google the item and put reviews from buyers.

The reviews came up as a brilliant bit of kit and does everything it says it should.

[Crasher]

Seriously, for that money, if you own a lap top you would be insane not to buy VCDS, the backup and knowledge base is second only to having a £5K dealer level VAS1552a.

[Norman vwp]

Hi Crasher
Scanner arrived this morning and it is brilliant does exactly as it says,checks everything.

Don't have a laptop and don't realy want one so this will do fine.

Thanks for all your help regards compatibily.

Norman

[martin1810]

That's great Norman, let us all know how you get on with it. A lot of people ask about suitable hand held diagnostic machines, your feedback would help them.