Need a VAG scan tool

[DuckRyder]

For anyone who runs up on this later.

I love VCDS but VCDS mobil isn't good for resetting SRI at least on the Jetta unless they have changed it very recently. The automatic SRI only works from PC, in mobil you have to basically long code it ( which seems weird because the exact sort of thing you'd whip out a phone vs PC for)

On the other hand without VCDS i couldn't have upgraded the sport wagen to Car Play.

 

[Trav]

Foxwell makes some decent small scan tools. This is one with a $40 coupon or $160 all in.

https://www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-NT510-Bi-Directional-fit-VAG/dp/B016ZCUSE4

Another good one with a $30 off coupon or $160 all in.

https://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-X431-...23c-4cbe-868d-aff51593b66b&pd_rd_i=B0CR3X6PYQ

 

[MParr]

After my misadventures with OBD11, I bought the VD700. The tool, and task went as expected, as I briefly mentioned in the brake job thread.

It was also able to cure a flaky door lock actuator, after clearing some codes. Those seem to be a common problem with these cars, and hardware replacement might be eventually be needed, but it's a seldom used door, and it took the job off the urgent list. It has held up, at least for the time being.

I didn't do a deep dive comparing the VD700 vs VD500; after the frustrating experience with the phone app, I just wanted to get on with the job, and for ~$125 w/tax for the package promo deal at the time, I had the most capable model they offer. Judging by the number of reviews, that's the way most buyers lean.

The VD700 reviews and cost were the main reasons for my purchase.

 

[GMBoy]

Give a hard look at Autel. I have a upper model (not the top line but just below) and it does everything. You can get a low/mid tier model such as a 906BT for around $500 - worth it. Does all makes and has the same level of functions as the OE tools.