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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago (12 children)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (10 children)

Does that give really detailed diagnostics? I’ve got a GTI that’s showing a P0299 underboost code that’s still around after swapping the turbo and I double checked everything and have no idea what to try next.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I have OBDeleven and have used VCDS a couple of times.

OBDeleven does give detailed diagnostics but any coding, testing or adaptations are locked behind a not so cheap subscription.

I honestly regret buying it, much rather pay a bit more for vcds and not have to do the subscription thing

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah the subscription sucks, but once the adaptions are done you don’t really need it.

Does VCDS have an app integration?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

One model works with phones, haven't tried that one though.

Yeah except the testing. I fixed the hvac and tried to do adaptations, had to pay for a full year subscription again.

I guess it depends on how much you mess around with your car.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I really just need to get more info than “low boost” so would I need a subscription?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not for that, no. Reading codes from all modules and all live data monitoring are free. You should be fine without a subscription

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago
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