Engine Check Light - Diagnostic
 

The Engine Check light came on, on my A4 a few days ago. It's on solid, not flashing.

Canadian Tire quoted $108 to pull the code.
What alternates do I have?

It appears I could buy an OBD2 (I think) Diagnostic Tool for roughly the same price, but how does this differ from a "VAG-COM"?

Additionally, from what I've been reading it seems possible to purchase a cable, hook it up to my laptop, and diagnose the car via the laptop?

Re: Engine Check Light - Diagnostic
 

Diagnostics tool will not show everything, the vag com has way more features and way more abilities than just a general diagnostics tool do yourself a favour and buy the vag-com as it will pay for itself the first time you use it and realize how many extra options you can add on with the vag-com. Click here!!!

Re: Engine Check Light - Diagnostic
 

Jeez, VAG-COM License with HEX-USB+CAN Interface $349.00 In Stock
I don't know if that's the one I need, but wow.

Princess Auto has an OBD Tool for $99, and PartSource for $149 I think...
I just want to find out if the Engine Check is serious or not...

Re: Engine Check Light - Diagnostic
 

Yeah it is pricy but you might be able to fix it with the vag-com vs the obd II, you can also program in a lot of stuff or you can buy the canadian tire one check the code write it down clear it if possible and check into it return it and buy a vag com and be satisfied then