In addition to reading fault codes and checking the condition of the vehicle, you can also make adjustments to your Audi A6 C6. It's not difficult programming stuff or anything like that but it's not for everyone--using the "apps" is an easier approach for these people. I had bought an obd reader from this seller , he's very helpful Great service I had tested the obd on my vw 2011 and had done a great job its shoving and it does describe the same fault code as a dear obd reader likes a launch or snap on its a great job. Will also work on other brands of cars for a basic OBD2 engine scan to check and clear faults and read data.

Nevertheless, if a diagnostic device offers all the functions you need, it can be a suitable choice for you. I paid money for my car and I expect to pay more money for some diesel but I DO NOT expect to have to pay more money for the purchase of my car. PLEASE NOTE EACH UNITS SERIAL NUMBER IS TIED TO THE SOFTWARE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UPDATE AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE UNIT. VCDS also allows re-coding of various things, such as when installing tow bar, different radio, etc.Any Audi manufactured since 2004 will have an OBD port, and you can consult your car’s manual or the internet to determine the location of the port. The Carly OBD scanner is a specially designed adapter that plugs into the OBD-II port of your A6 Audi.

I reckon I could happily change components to save a fair bit on labour costs, but I'd need to know what's wrong first and possibly code the new part when fitted if that applies (probably following advice from all you helpful chaps on here). You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If there are discrepancies, for example between the mileage displayed on the speedometer and the data in the control units, Carly warns of possible speedometer manipulation. These faults are detected by the calculators or ECUs mounted on your car's engine and displayed on our tools.Or are you saying that the Autodia cable replaces the plug and you've sourced the software separately? In addition, its speed when we perform tasks is not as fast as we expected, around 1 minute to scan all the codes. If you’re looking for an Audi OBD2 scanner that can not only diagnose issues but also give you some control over your car’s annoying features, Carista is the way to go! This little tool is specialized for Audi/VW, so we are pretty sure it will work well on VAG vehicles. OBDeleven on the other hand is super easy to use and you can earn credits simply by opening the app.