Xtool Vag401-vcds vagcom Alternative for the diagnostics

My VCDs vagcom (clone) cable would not work recently and I could not the find a place to buy a new cheap one. Anyway, I love VCDs, but I wanted a computer independent scan tool that would not require me to drag out my laptop. Then I bought a xtool VAG401 scanner, an original Plug and Play device.

Xtool did it for me I bought it-see if by chance it read DSG temps Indeed, it does it also allows your to prime your FUE L Filter on MKV + engines I also use it to.!.:

1) Scan VW specific codes along with OBD codes
2) Show specific measuring blocks including DSG temperature
3) Activate the fuel pump

The scan result:

DSG Temp No problem
Fuel filter Prime No problem
Measuring blocks for RCV no problem
Cycling Climatronoc Actuators No problem

The VAG401 Scan Tool uses the same codes as VCDs or the factory tools use, common for the whole family of Audi, VW, Skoda, and SEAT. You need to make sure to use the particular procedure for your car year and model. Even with VCDs your need this info. There is also some Youtube videos on a whole lot of procedures using VCDs, and the VAG401 follows the same basic Procedur ES, although the screens look different. I would read the VCDs manual on the Ross-tech website, and it'll give you a lot of information on how VCDs or the VAG401 can be used. But even the VCDs manual does don't give you particular car procedures. For those, you can check the Rpss-tech wiki, does a search in these forums, Youtube, or use a shop manual. I use any of them when tackling a job I has not done before.

I have the been using it for about 8000 miles on my car. Support and updates is marginal. For about bucks including shipping, I think it was a great thing to throw on your tool box when you do not want to Brea K out your laptop.

Xtool Vag401-vcds vagcom Alternative for the diagnostics