car help

Submitted by daysknight t3_zodvzp in springfieldMO

I have an Audi TT and am trying to diagnose some of the issues with it, does anyone have a vagcom scanner I could use? My scanner doesn't do a lot of the deeper Audi issues.

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my183days t1_j0pcimy wrote

I have an older VagCom scanner. My wife had a 2004 Passat which I bought it for. If it will work for you I would let you scan you car.

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daysknight OP t1_j0r5qln wrote

It should work, someone else offered up theirs too, but they are in Marshfield. Are you in Springfield? May save us some traveling if you are

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bolerg t1_j0ps55a wrote

If you are on Facebook look for the group 417 German Autostil. There are a few locals on there that have a proper VAGCOM.

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Nonstop-Tech t1_j0mj6np wrote

Good looking TT.

I personally use Autel. What are you trying to track down?

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daysknight OP t1_j0ml2dq wrote

It has a airbag light and an abs light, I'm trying to find out which abs part is out, and as far as I know nothing is wrong with the airbag system, but the light doesn't go out without being reset with a tool. I also wouldn't mind having a look at the timings to find out if it needs a new chain or not. These engines have timing chain issues apparently and you can check them through a computer to see how out of time they are. Just a few little things lol

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Nonstop-Tech t1_j0mm546 wrote

Could be far worse. What scanner do you have?

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daysknight OP t1_j0mnb0r wrote

A cheap Bluetooth one. I don't know the brand of it, or if it even has one. I use the torque lite app with it and it's been more than good enough till now. My first German car so I've been a little under prepared.

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Nonstop-Tech t1_j0mnyzi wrote

The scanner I have can perform active tests, read live data, etc. Never used it on an Audi, though, so no telling if it will work like you're wanting. Shoot me a message, might be able to work something out.

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my183days t1_j0pctcz wrote

I replaced the ABS module on my wife’s 2004 Passat. It was a fairly high failure part. I found someone online who sold reconditioned electronics.

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Advanced_Car1599 t1_j0pf8d4 wrote

Those old VagCom units were amazing. Older tech, but still somewhat relevant. There is a software company now called ThinkDiag that does everything for your car via a phone app. Check it out.

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daysknight OP t1_j0r5tgc wrote

I've never heard of them, I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

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