Need to upgrade my diagnostic tools...

[DHR]

...or do I? Been using a cheap blue odbii cable for 15 years to just read and clear codes, it needed a huge lot more than that with the free version of vagcom.

Given times have moved on though, I'm thinking of stumping up sub £200 to get full functionality out of "something" I would default to the Ross Tech stuff but there do look to be more alternatives than ever, if I can spend £100 instead of £200 etc it'd still be a consideration.

 

[Gaygle]

I've said it in a few threads but - the Xtool A30M is what you want. Such a powerful tool and from your phone.

I've had two different people now say that a mechanic with their SnapOn tool couldn't resolve their issue (whether that was a problem with the mechanic or the tool I don't know!) but this little A30M could. You should be able to get it for around £150 either on Xtool's own website or Amazon with a discount code and I guarantee, there is nothing remotely near this budget which has this level of functionality. It also has free lifetime updates and is usable on unlimited cars.

 

[Gaygle]

What code reader do you use?

Hey all. My Astra GTC 2016 2.0CDTI has a fault code, which just comes up as a 'service soon' icon upon start. It is minor and my Amazon £10 craptacular bluetooth OBDII reader finds no faults, so it doesn't recognise the fault or it does not scan that particular module altogether. The car drives...

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What code reader do you use?

Hey all. My Astra GTC 2016 2.0CDTI has a fault code, which just comes up as a 'service soon' icon upon start. It is minor and my Amazon £10 craptacular bluetooth OBDII reader finds no faults, so it doesn't recognise the fault or it does not scan that particular module altogether. The car drives...

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