amich

I wanted to take my A6 to Autozone to run the VAGCOM since my ABS and Brake Light (flashing) comes on every other day. I searched the forum and decided I needed to determine what the fault codes are, however Autozone informed me that they can only do this if the Check Engine Light is on. Is this true? (I'm new to this)
Thanks.

quickaudi:STFA

good time to buy a VAG-COM

amich

Okay, thanks. I think I'll try another Autozone then!

S4_Cinci (I S'edTFA)

the CEL being on - it was for random multiple misfires. The deal is, these generic code readers will only give the universal OBD II codes, not the manufacturere specific codes. So if you have a code thrown that isn't part of the universal OBD II codes, you will need a VAG-COM or Audi/VW specific diagnostic tool. It only takes like 2 minutes to read the codes, so it's worth a shot with an AZ reader.

Part of the reason he wouldn't bother is that anything to do with the ABS system on an Audi, he wouldn't have any of the parts - so he would have nothing to gain by pulling those codes. With a CEL, they could at least try to sell you sparkplugs or an O2 sensor.

quickaudi:STFA

good point.

AVANT S4 KING

And even then, it can only read the generic obd-II crap.

quickaudi:STFA

still, it's a start.

S4_Cinci (I S'edTFA)

Thanks, but shouldn't you be giving that finger a rest? Hope it's healing fast!

quickaudi:STFA

healing fast? not even. still bleeding out. however, at least it isn't infected.

S4_Cinci (I S'edTFA)

Sounds nasty, but at least no infection. That would be the worst.