VCDS/Elm327... need something in between...

[Dave^]

I know the answer to this question is always VCDS, but I need something I can use sans laptop.

Looking to spend as little as possible, but with maximum capabilities... Obviously it won't do everything, I just want to be able to read all systems, not bothered about having to google the code meanings...

I've seen the U281/U480 etc, but not sure on the capabilities of them, and I don't exactly trust they are as advertised...

Soooo, what ya got/used? What's good, what's crap?

Forgot to mention, it's for a 2006 Golf.

Edited by Dave^ on Thursday 4th December 21:05

[Dave^]

Anyone used/have one of these?

http://m.gendan.co.uk/product_VAGT55.html

Do any of them read and or clear codes that don't bring on the CEL?

[DervVW]

Torque or Carista work for you?

[FurryExocet]

Bluetooth OBD reader and then Torque app on the phone. Reads and clears fault codes easily

[Dave^]

Torque, and the cheap scanners only read generic codes, none on the VW or other manufacturer specific codes, usually only emissions related stuff... Small fry to what's actually available.

In the end I went for the T55, seems to read everything there is on my car, I just need something to go wrong with it now...