The
German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) first released the Jetta, a passenger car, in
1979 and continues to manufacture it in 2010. A diagnostic scan tool plugs into
your onboard diagnostic (OBD) system and reads the diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs) associated with the vehicle problem you are experiencing. One of the two
main types of OBD systems, the OBD-I system, came with vehicles made prior to
1996. This system was car manufacturer specific, meaning that each car had its
own DTCs. OBD-II systems, found in vehicles made after 1996, use generic DTCs
relevant to all types of vehicles.
VAG-COM
The
VAG-COM Diagnostic System --- made for Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda and SEAT
vehicles made from 1990 to 2010 --- plugs into your OBD system and uses a
universal serial bus (USB) cable to plug into your computer. On your computer,
you can download and save vehicle DTCs, or view graphs and logs of vehicle
data. Compatible with controller area network (CAN) vehicles, the tool logs
vehicle data as your car is running. The VAG-COM Diagnostic System has a
database of more than 9,200 DTCs. The kit comes with a carrying case, cables,
software CD and adapter, and it is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, XP and
Vista. As of 2010, the system costs $599, and the hardware comes with a
one-year warranty.
Baum
The
Baum European Hand Scan Tool, a handheld scan tool with a large display for
viewing vehicle data, is compatible with German, European and Asian vehicles,
including Volkswagen, Audi, Subaru and Toyota. It works with OBD and CAN
systems. Baum offers free hardware setup, as well as technical support in
different languages. Contact the company for a price quote on this tool.
AutoHex
The
AutoHex tool is compatible with the following vehicles: Honda, Kia, Citroen,
Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Nissan, Peugeot and Toyota. It
allows you to run diagnostics on different systems, including your antilock
brake system (ABS), engine, air bags and transmission. This tool uses a
graphical user interface (GUI), which helps you run commands without having to
write codes or programming. It also comes with its own Windows Embedded Compact
(CE) operating systems. Its 10.4-inch LCD screen features video graphics array
(VGA) color and touch-screen capability. Contact the company for a price quote.
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