plug behind the ash tray?

titch · Post by **titch** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:26 pm

i pulled the wee ash tray bit out thats next to the lighter and seen a wee plug behind it - any one know what this can be used for? thanks

polo power · Post by **polo power** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:31 pm

its an obd 2 connector for when you want your cars computer 2 check for fault codes dealerships use it. hope this helps

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:32 pm

It's what the VAG Com plugs in to mate

titch · Post by **titch** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:57 pm

orite, thanks

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:18 pm

Out of curiousity, is it possible to get a plug for this and run it to a computer at home? so I can check for faults myself? as the garage I got my car told me there are no faults, but I do not quite believe them

Ian_R · Post by **Ian_R** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:52 pm

You need a laptop and a Vagcom Cable, which you can buy off the Bay, think it will come with an Early version of vag com, then you plug and Play.

But be warned about f*****g about with it, can wreak havoc if you aint carful!

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:59 pm

Sweet

ok I will look into that. I probably won't buy one as I will more than likely press something curiously and break it

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:16 pm

Oh i didnt know thats where it plugged in

Learn something new every day

Dougie · Post by **Dougie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:09 am

You can definately get the equipment to do it, but it will cost you an arm and a leg!

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:49 pm

why will it? I bought the VAG-COM lead from ebay for Â£13 which cam with some evaluation software and drivers for both windows and mac :/ I know the evaluation software won't go into any details if there is a fault, but at least you can see if you have any faults