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The Volkswagen technical library → — articles by car, maintenance schedules, and the fault-code lookup.

Scan tools

Factory scan tools (VAG 1551, VAG 1552, VAS 5051/5052) read the factory mode — every code and the live data behind it; generic OBD II tools read the government-required codes on cars of 1996 and later. How to connect a scan tool →

The supplier list as published with the code tables (2001–2004); check a supplier before ordering:

Aftermarket suppliers of diagnostic scan tools

The following suppliers offer diagnostic scan tools that can be used to retrieve the scan tool codes answered on this page.

Reproduced from the printed reference as published. These details date from the 2001–2004 edition and have not been re-checked; some may have changed.

Autologic 116 Spring Road Huntington, NY 11743 1-877-946-6442 www.autologic.us
Baum Tools Unlimited, Inc. PO Box 5867 Sarasota, FL 34277 (800) 848-6657 www.baumtools.com
Mac Tools 4635 Hilton Corporate Drive Columbus, OH 43232 (800) 622-8655 www.mactools.com
Ross-Tech 888 Sumneytown Pike Lansdale, PA 19446 215-361-8942 www.ross-tech.com
Snap-On Technologies, Inc. 2801 80th St. Kenosha, WI 53141-1410 (262) 656-5200 www.snapon.com
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