Do i need a new lead?

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lengster1
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Do i need a new lead?

Post by lengster1 » Sun May 31, 2009 11:34 am

Scanned my b7 but only got about half the results i normaly get,do i need a hex lead to get full data? The engine results were missing which is what i was after

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RE: Do i need a new lead?

Post by PetrolDave » Sun May 31, 2009 6:01 pm

On a B7 the engine ECUs are normally use CAN diagnostics, so if you don't have a CAN capable lead then they won't appear.

Best go for a HEX-USB+CAN. Ross-Tech do upgrade deals, email them or check out their website.
Gone: 2006 B7 RS4 Avant (Phantom Black)

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RE: Do i need a new lead?

Post by lengster1 » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:32 am

Thanks Dave will do

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