From 1995 onwards, the Audi car manufacturer has been using immobiliser system. This system consists of an immobiliser ECU that controls the signal for ignition key and the engine electronic control system. Since not all diagnostic trouble code reader is showing in the light and using a scan tool is the best way to show the code because it is handy. Also, this new system can erase the trouble codes and reset it after the trouble code is repaired.

This new VW Audi code reader is a portable scan tool which can be hand help using your palm. It uses a diagnostic protocol called ISO 9141-2 and ISO 14230-4. This code reader is designed especially for diy or do it yourselfer and even regular professional mechanics. This tool can identify and help you fix Audi troubleshooting problems including most Volkswagen vehicles from 1996 up to the present. as long as your Audi vehicle has a 16-pin “OBD” 2 style” data link connector on the left side of your steering column, this new Audi code reader will work.

Be warned though that when using the Audi code reader, it will easily find the trouble code by reading it directly from the Audi code reader. It allows it to identify, locate, read, erase and reset the code that is stored in the code reader code memory. So instead of paying a mechanic to do it for you, use this OBD2 code reader to do it for you. This is a powerful device that can also scan ABS and airbag codes besides your power train engine codes. And when you buy it and can be easily stored in your glove compartment.

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