MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jaylufc17 on November 10, 2016, 09:22:14 pm

Title: Car Diagnostic Tool for OBD Port
Post by: jaylufc17 on November 10, 2016, 09:22:14 pm

Hi guys got a GTI 57 plate...

Anyone recommend a car diagnostic tool for the OBD so I can see faults/reset them/see power/mpg etc etc

Bought one of groupon however it's casing is too big and bulky so I returned it


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Title: Re: Car Diagnostic Tool for OBD Port
Post by: jason_rmh on November 11, 2016, 06:20:45 am

There are slim line ones available if you want to have it permanently connected?
You can get Bluetooth or WiFi ones now, depending on the device you will use to read the codes.
Great if you're using an app like Torque to view / clear warning lights, basic logging, real-time info such as speed, rpm, boost and any other parameters available via OBD. etc.

You will only get generic OBD codes though, you'll need a VCDS cable for detailed codes.

Jas