Is the VAG COM a complete alternative to the VAG 1551 and VAG 1552 electronic interrogators? :confused: Reason for asking is I have been advised not to let anyone without a 1551/2 service my car.

Who advised that? Someone with VAG 1551 or 1552 by any chance?

I would happily let someone with VAG COM service mine, in fact mine will be serviced by a mate, and i will be using my VAG COM to check and reset anything.

Who advised that? Someone with VAG 1551 or 1552 by any chance?

I would happily let someone with VAG COM service mine' date=' in fact mine will be serviced by a mate, and i will be using my VAG COM to check and reset anything.[/quote']

No, no one in the trade.

BTW1 can you answer the question?

BTW2 don't you trust your mate?

From Ross-Tech's site:

VAG-COM is the first aftermarket diagnostic tool that:

Is fully compatible with the latest models which require a direct CAN connection for diagnostics.

Has a database of more than 7000 fault-codes and measuring-block texts.

Can use the new 7-Digit PIN/SKC codes to match new keys in all immobilizer equipped VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda models.

Allows you to view, log, and graph 3 groups of Measuring Blocks at once.

Can access all control modules which require proprietary VAG modes running the new KWP-2000 protocols (2001+ Teves Mk.60 ABS, numerous 2002+ modules)

Can display critical timing information on TDI engines in graphic form

I believe that it will do everything the VAG1551/2 does and even more - depending on which interface (lead) you use with the software. Have a look at Ross-Tech's site for more info.

No' date=' no one in the trade.

BTW1 can you answer the question?

BTW2 don't you trust your mate?[/quote']

1) I am no expert on VAG service equipment so can't say if it does anything slightly differant to VAG COM. So i wouldn't want to misinform you.

2) I trust my mate to service it, but the VAG COM gear is mine so i'll use it to do anything i need to.

From Ross-Tech's site:

VAG-COM is the first aftermarket diagnostic tool that:

Is fully compatible with the latest models which require a direct CAN connection for diagnostics.

Has a database of more than 7000 fault-codes and measuring-block texts.

Can use the new 7-Digit PIN/SKC codes to match new keys in all immobilizer equipped VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda models.

Allows you to view' date=' log, and graph 3 groups of Measuring Blocks at once. [/i']

Can access all control modules which require proprietary VAG modes running the new KWP-2000 protocols (2001+ Teves Mk.60 ABS, numerous 2002+ modules)

Can display critical timing information on TDI engines in graphic form

I believe that it will do everything the VAG1551/2 does and even more - depending on which interface (lead) you use with the software. Have a look at Ross-Tech's site for more info.

Thanks for your helpful reply Denis. I had come across this page on Ross-Tech but was not quite sure how to interpret it because of the emphasis on CAN connection at the start, my car not being a CAN bus model

Mike G