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Posted: **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

Posted: **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

Posted: **Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:32 pm**

It's what the VAG Com plugs in to mate

Posted: **Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:57 pm**

orite, thanks

Posted: **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

Posted: **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!

Posted: **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

Posted: **Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:16 pm**

Oh i didnt know thats where it plugged in

Learn something new every day

Posted: **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!

Posted: **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

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plug behind the ash tray?

plug behind the ash tray?