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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: nkswinburne on June 24, 2012, 06:44:18 PM

Title: New to Galaxy
Post by: nkswinburne on June 24, 2012, 06:44:18 PM
Hi you have probably been asked this a million times before, What is the best option if I want to buy a handheld or laptop diagnostic scanner? Not sure which one would be best for the 2.8 v6 auto 2001 mk2. Any help appreciated as I have the engine light up and want to find out why as the car seems to be running fine. Many thanks.
Title: Re: New to Galaxy
Post by: gregers on June 24, 2012, 07:31:25 PM
well unless you go down the experts route,with VERY EXPENSIVE hand held jobbies then i would say go for the laptop and lead,that way youve got a lappy aswell to use for other stuff.
Title: Re: New to Galaxy
Post by: Mirez on June 24, 2012, 10:47:59 PM
vcds on a laptop is the better route imo. The amount of stuff it can do compared to a good reader is incredible. You'll need a dealer type version to get anywhere near the same functionality as vcds
Title: Re: New to Galaxy
Post by: nkswinburne on June 24, 2012, 11:43:35 PM
Thanks for the advice, vcds it is then thanks again guys.