Prior to buying a used Conti GT, I'd like to run a thorough code read, if the seller lets me!

Will the Ross-Tech VCDS do that? (The cheaper version has a 3 VIN number limit - that means I can only ever use it on 3 different cars or only have 3 cars at a time registered?)

Will one of the Autel or Foxwell hand held scanners give a thorough scan, including historic errors?

 

Yes the Ross-Tech will give a thorough scan, you can do a full scan or interrogate each module one at a time, be sure to scan both engine ECU's (ENG1, ENG2).
As far a the enthusiast model, I believe it is for 10 VIN #'s, where as the shop item is unlimited.

JJJ

EDIT: I stand corrected, I now see the 3 VIN item, really not worth it for only 3, when for a hundred more you get 10, so $66.66 for each of three, or $30.00 for each of 10.

 

You don't need to register the Ross-Tech to the car if you're just pulling the codes. You only need to do it if you're making coding changes. So you can scan and pull codes from as many potential cars as you like with the 3-VIN product.

 

Good to know, I have the unlimited so I never realized the difference.

Thank you !

 

Can you upgrade to the 10 or unlimited?

 

Yes, Ross-Tech offers a upgrade.

 

Ah, that makes sense! Thanks!

 

Can someone please post a link to the actual item that needs to be purchased in order to run and clear codes?

 

Here you go.

https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/cat/VCDS

 

Just ordered a VCDS. Will see what it reveals!

 

Hello rich9911. What VCDS unit did you buy? I too would like s simple diagnostic device.
Thanks.

 

I bought the Ross-Tech Hex V2. Not 'cheap' but not mega bucks either. Seems to do just about everything. Worked first time on Windows 10 PC.

 

Thank you for your quick informative reply. I too will purchase the Ross-Tech Hex V2