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    VCDS Mobile

    G'day,

    Came across an iPhone/iPad app called VCDS Mobile that allows scanning the system to check for error/fault codes.

    The app is free, however the wireless transmitter/receiver that pligs into the OBD port has to be bought (much like the cable that plugs into a computer).

    Anyone tried it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wai View Post
    G'day,

    Came across an iPhone/iPad app called VCDS Mobile that allows scanning the system to check for error/fault codes.

    The app is free, however the wireless transmitter/receiver that pligs into the OBD port has to be bought (much like the cable that plugs into a computer).

    Anyone tried it?
    Wai: I assume that you are referring to the apps that require a separate dongle based on the ELM327 programmable microprocessor (you can buy the dongles in either Bluetooth or WIFI connect models). They are about $10 to $20 to buy and I purchased aWIFI unit from Ebay about a year ago.

    I have to say that it's really a toy in comparison to the VCDS cable but it does't pretend to be a Ross-tech equivalent. The apps allow you to display ODBII data like: engine rpm, speed manifold temperateur, coolant temp etc. Some even claim to be an actual diagnostic tool, but you need to be wary of such claims. I had a passenger door control module error on my car and the ELM wasn't able to detect it

    Conclusion - it's a fun thing to try, doesn't cost much - but don't be surprised if you end-up giving it away after about a week - I did!!
    Please don't PM to ask questions about coding, or vehicle repairs. The better place to deal with these matters is on-line, in the forum proper. That way you get the benefit of the expertise of the wider forum! Thank you.

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    VCDS mobile is the software app you use when connected to an official Ross-tech HEX-Net dongle. It's the same as an official Ross-tech cable but the new wireless version.

    This software will not work with an ELM327 dongle.

    Ross-Tech: VCDS Mobile Preview
    Last edited by Horace01; 15-03-2015 at 07:03 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Horace01 View Post
    VCDS mobile is the software app you use when connected to an official Ross-tech HEX-Net dongle. It's the same as an official Ross-tech cable but the new wireless version.

    This software will not work with an ELM327 dongle.

    Ross-Tech: VCDS Mobile Preview
    Horace: my bad, I assumed (incorrectly) that OP was referring to the ELM device. You are correct, the HEX-NET unit
    Please don't PM to ask questions about coding, or vehicle repairs. The better place to deal with these matters is on-line, in the forum proper. That way you get the benefit of the expertise of the wider forum! Thank you.

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