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93 2.0 Reading ECU codes - TimOrridge
HI all,

I hear all this talk of "scanning codes" from ECU's to help diagnose problems. What would I need to scan the codes on my car with an ABK engine and Bosch (I believe) ECU. I have heard of a ross tech cable and VAG.COM, is that right. Also where do you plug these into the car?
93 2.0 Reading ECU codes - Screwloose
Tim

You should have the white two-pin plug in the underbonnet fuse box. VAG-Com would be the best; but other VAG 2-pin scanners will also work and there may be flash codes available too.

Have a look on the ross-tech site; must be plenty on there.
93 2.0 Reading ECU codes - TimOrridge
Thanks SL

I have the Vag.com application, do I need the floowing cables to connect to my car?

tinyurl.com/6no83g

and

tinyurl.com/5938vo

Tim.
93 2.0 Reading ECU codes - Screwloose
Tim

I'm not up on whether these counterfeit Chinese VAG-Com cables actually work. I have heard that some cause problems.

I'd recommend that you use the genuine items as then you can get excellent back-up and code support from their UK-based agents.