touareg

So I am going down to VA to check out a used car, and went and purchased the Durametric cable.

So when I scan the car, what are common errors that are not to serious, and are there any I should freak out about?

Basically, silly thinks, like wiper ran too long, or a intermittent radio connectivity type errors I know are common on german cars. Making these errors up so don't quote me on them! But I think you know what I mean.

Thanks!

User 4221

Will these types of errors show up with the Durametric cable? I thought this was more for PIWIS. Perhaps one of our "insiders" will be able to comment.

touareg

That I am not sure, I thought it showed all error codes from all modules? Or just engine codes? I have a vag-com I have been using for about 7 years, I know it does more, so maybe I just assumed too much from the cable?

User 4221

I'm curious to know what it can read as I'd like to invest in the tool in the near future. I'd like to know the difference between marketing and reality.

I had the VAG-COM on my wife's former Audi S4 and it was great. Please let us know what you find.

Renn 951

Durametric is a useful tool once you own the car, but it's not as versatile as the VAG-COM and it isn't going to tell you everything you might want to know for buying a previously owned car. If the car you are looking at doesn't have a warranty that you can use in CT you should consider having a PPI done before you close the deal.

touareg

This is what I have found, so it does do more than just the DME...

Module Read Codes Reset Codes Actual Values ECU Information
DME (Engine) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tiptronic Yes Yes No Yes
Instrument Cluster Yes Yes No Yes
CAN Gateway Yes Yes No Yes
Airbag Yes Yes No Yes
PSM Yes Yes No Yes
Kessy Yes Yes No Yes
Air conditioning Yes Yes No Yes
Vehicle electrical system Yes Yes No Yes
Steering column switch Yes Yes No Yes
Wiper Yes Yes No Yes