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freedom27
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Message Posted: Oct 21, 2010 3:40:12 PM
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My brother just changed the CO2 sensor on my Jetta and 3 days later the Check Engine light came on. I want to get the codes run but the shops I have called all want $70-$150 to do a diagnostic. All I want is the codes run then I can tell my brother. Any suggestions?
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Drahtlose
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Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:26:34 AM
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You (or your mechanic) will need a VW (or Audi) specific tool such as the VAG-COM. The generic obd-II tool will only read part of the info and has almost no ability to reset codes.
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pretzelTX
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Message Posted: Aug 27, 2012 8:55:58 PM
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yes, a few stores will read codes for free; the VAG-COM tool for ~ $250 & up will read all VW codes and do resets. I'm thinking about one as they hook up with all laptops that have USB port
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BlackJetta2010
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Message Posted: Nov 22, 2010 6:00:16 PM
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I always take my car to autozone, see if the one in ypour area has free testing or obd II tool loaner
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