Quick and cheap way to read the ecu codes?

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03-07-2009, 07:23 PM

inetforce

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Quick and cheap way to read the ecu codes?

I need a quick and cheap way to read the codes off a 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Auto.

I am completely new to Audi's but I have experience in working in other cars, like Honda and Toyota.

Thanks in advance.

03-07-2009, 08:42 PM

shane.trammell

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Go to autozone and they will do it for free.

03-08-2009, 12:41 AM

inetforce

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shane.trammell

Go to autozone and they will do it for free.

Thank you, too bad the car is currently not starting up.

03-08-2009, 03:23 AM

shane.trammell

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Go to autozone and rent a code reader. They will charge you $150 (the cost of the reader) but theyll give it all back when you return the tool.

03-08-2009, 09:42 AM

inetforce

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shane.trammell

Go to autozone and rent a code reader. They will charge you $150 (the cost of the reader) but theyll give it all back when you return the tool.

That works for me!

Thank you very much. Do I need a reference of the codes or will the scanner tell me (in words) what the problem more or less is?

Also, will it allow me to clear out the codes?