Code readers

[Steve Fuller]

Hi everyone, I seem to remember reading about an OBD codereader that can read all faults on T5's as the usual small ones you get from the likes of Amazon don't work, the one I mean does everything including brake faults, I believe there is an annual subscription involved.
Thanks in advance.

 

[briwy]

Carista works well for basic stuff.

 

[Steve Fuller]

Carista works well for basic stuff.

Thanks that was the one I was thinking of,

 

[Steve Fuller]

Carista works well for basic stuff.

My T5 is an 06, I just looked on the Carista website and it does not support the older vans.

 

[Emil Silenhag]

VCDS

 

[Steve Fuller]

Thanks, I have heard of this but I am no techno expert, how does it work

 

[Stoneybroke]

I have a Carista but also bought a OBDeleven. The OBDeleven Pro is far better, with fault codes, numerous recoding options and live monitoring and recording of data. I think it also works out cheaper.

 

[MattBW]

VAG 401 terminal I have at home, will do all VCDS can do but without the helpful software.

Also have you tried this thread for users nearby?

Members with VCDS/Carista/VAG devices

There are quite a few options today to allow you to reset error codes or even make changes to your Cali. I thought it may be worth a little thread for those who have access and are willing to share that access with members in need. Obviously any changes made are at the owners own risk and...

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