ABS Scanner for VW/Audi

[Targa Me]

Hello Everyone,

I'm looking for a scanner to read the ABS code.

What scanner are you using to read ABS for your VW or Audi?

I appreciate the input.

Thanks.

[Aufenbahn]

Ross-Tech VCDS or VCDS lite. The lite version is free you just have to buy the interface cable for about $10. And have a laptop running XP.

[Nostril Cheese]

Been wondering about this too. Thanks

[Shifter]

Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese

Been wondering about this too. Thanks

You are local, I have the K11-USB if you want to try it. Only works on older cars, though.

Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with KII-USB Unlimited VIN (VW to ~'05; Audi to ~'03)

[Nostril Cheese]

Perfect, man!

I have an '03 Jetta with an ABS light.

I'll PM you.

[Bob Kontak]

Bought this jobbie on e-bay. Plugs into OBD port. Engine, trans, ABS, air bags.

Most importantly it can clear ABS codes, which on at least the several early 2000's I have fixed, can be the sole problem.

Also they give you a book of the VagCom codes which provides more info than OBD codes. Not loads of info, just other things that can be throwing the code. E.g., If you have a VW you have probably had a coolant temp sensor code. It can also be the thermostat at fault which OBD does not reference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VAG-Scanner-Code-Reader-Airbag-Reset-SRS-ABS-Scan-Tool-COM-CAN-BUS-K-Line-Device-/151297642485?hash=item233a0acff5&item=151297642485&vxp=mtr

[fanaudical]

+1 on VCDS - I've been using that for years.

[Cooper911SC]

Here's another cheap choice, no interface cable or laptop required...
Used this recently to turn off an airbag light (yes I fixed the problem first )😃 on an '03 GTI.

Scan tool U281. Very inexpensive on Amazon. Clearly not a diagnostic tool, just basic P code reader and MIL light reset tool.

Covers various Audi/VW/Seat/Skoda models.

Cooper

Edit: Bobs link is a very similar reader to what I bought. Basic, but gets 'er done.