Faultcode reader what do you think?

[Condor]

Hi all, I saw this diagnostic code reader on ebay, just wondering what you guys think of it, ie will it work on a 3b? anyone got one like this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GS200-VAG-VW-A...QQcmdZViewItem

[Markarina]

I'm no expert but probably not as it has a standard e-obd connector rather than vag-com connectors

[Condor]

connectors

Hi thanks for your reply, it does mention something about a 2x2 connector for older Audi models which is supplied too, here's what it says.

The Geniscan GS200 VW/AUDI Code Reader is specially designed to work with most Volkswagen and Audis sold Worldwide of 1990 or newer models. If a VW/AUDI has a 16-pin "OBD-II style" Data Link Connector(DTC), the code reader will certainly work. If it has an old-style 2x2 Data Link Connector(DTC), then it depends on whether there are 4 or 3 wires connecting to the pins. If there are 4 wires, with each going to each pin, then it will work; If there are only 3 wires, leaving one pin disconnected, then it will not work.
For the VW/AUDIs with old-style 2x2 Data Link Connector(DTC), you need to have a 2x2 cabling adapter which is included in this product package

[LHD_Kid]

My advice for the 3B would be to hook up the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) as described on S2 Central.
That way you know every time you start your car whether there is a fault codse stored or not, so you don't look for codes unless there is one stored, also, you can use it to flash the code to you easily anyway.... for the price of maybe as much as 2 hours work (probably less) and a pound or 2 for an instrument cluster bulb...
I did it, wish I did it ages ago...
auto checking codes every time I start up... cool.....
HTH
Chris