Which diagnostic adapter?

Hello.

I'm interested in a diagnostic adapter for my Skoda Fabia, but I'm a bit confused because there's such a wide selection available. Therefore, my question is:

Which adapter is recommended for 'hobby diagnostics' (e.g., reading error codes, modifying comfort functions, etc.)?

Thank you very much for your suggestions.

Ritchi.

Hello,

If you want to adapt control units, you need the full version of VAG-COM.

Okay, here's the translation:

"So, either this one:"
http://shop.dieselschrauber.de/product_info.php/products_id/45

Or the professional adapter (HEX-USB+CAN, VCDS):
http://shop.dieselschrauber.de/product_info.php/products_id/46

Best regards, Rainer.

Hi.

Thank you for the response.

How about this adapter?

http://shop.dieselschrauber.de/product_info.php/products_id/36

Is it significantly cheaper, but does that mean the options are severely limited?

You are missing the full version of VAGCOM, and you only have a serial port interface. The latter is not a problem if you still have an NB with a serial interface. With the included shareware, you can only log and read data, but as far as I know, you cannot set anything.
"For the adaptation, you'll need the full version, so that would be this bundle."
http://shop.dieselschrauber.de/product_info.php/products_id/45

Okay... I understand. And if this device also supports USB, that would be even better.

Thank you very much for your great help.

Ritchi.

Only the last adapter recommended by Rainer supports USB!


I also ordered that one, and I hope it arrives soon http://shop.dieselschrauber.de/product_info.php/products_id/45.