do you need anything other then this scanner to scan from say your vehicle?
145670
I use it only on my desktop or notebook. It need to be connected to a computer for scanning. It doesn't have built-in battery for operation. It doesn't require separate extra power connection. The USB connection to computer provide both power and data.
145671
This great little scanner uses a USB connection to a computer. It has no internal memory, so you can't use it as a stand-alone item. It depends on computer drivers to work.
209670
Yes. There are other formats to which your can select your scanned image to as weell The set up of the scanning drivers and scanner management program did not load correctly from the disk , thus requiring technical call and assistance. Tech Assist was great, responsive, on point and quick. I was up and scanning in minutes after opening the box. The scanner is blazing fast and accurate. We are quite please thus far.
383112
Exactly what the (software) is that comes with it I cannot say. I can tell you that it does come with everything you need that makes it a great scanner. I hope this helps.
1028972
Somewhere around 1996 all auto manufacturers had to comply with OBII. So anything from 1996 to present will work with this scanner. This scanner will work with all American car manufactures as well as Europe and Asian cars. This unit does a lot for its size and money. It's worth it. A dealership will charge you $150.00 just to look at it and tell you what's wrong. This unit can save you a lot of money.
337923
No I don't believe so. In my opinion, this is a pretty basic scanner. Worth the money but needs more features.
766610
As long as it is compatible with your vehicle you can leave it plugged in and every time you use your vehicle and open the Torque App it will connect. Sadly for me I have not found a bluetooth scanner that is compatible with my vehicle.
1681178
Barcode scanner is optional. You do not need the barcode scanner in order to use the full functions of the register. We found it very helpful to use the barcode scanner since it is error free.
249156
No,This scan has no built in drive. You need to be connected to your computer to work.
718568
This is only an interface between scanner computer program and vehicle controller
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It means not properly linked up with the vehicle's computer. It might be only the cable connections are not making contact. Or could be that this particular scanner is not compatible with the vehicle that you are trying to use it on. Check what model year(s) this scanner covers. You might need a newer scanner to link to a new(er) vehicle. (Just keeping it simple, lol.)
196613
Go to your local car parts store and buy a 40 dollar scanner it will do the same thing . I bought the innova , not impressed
2092920
You have to have the scanner connected to a computer in order for it to work. The software to operate the scanner is loaded on the computer. The disk for the software comes with the scanner. There is a cord with the scanner to connect it to a USB port on your computer.
1811225
I agree with the other answers listed. U do need a digital scanner. Even though the BC355C is a good scanner, it doesn't pick up digital transmissions. Being an amateur radio operator ( ham radio ) I would highly reccomend several from radio shack, or even search the web for a digital reciever.
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Side note, if you own a Cummins, you can get the needed software from the owner's club at the Cummins Quickserve site. That's where I got my software. It's the "Lite" versions, but it does what I need to do with this adapter. Keep in mind this is only a adapter link between laptop with software and vehicle. It isn't a"scanner" and doesn't come with software for scanning. Software that ships with this is only the drivers.
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Any car with a OBDII port, that's 1996 and NEWER have the port someplace. Any scanner these days can read the Generic OBDII Engine codes!!! There are also Enhanced OBDII codes that are more Specific for GM, Ford, Chrysler, etc that a cheap Scanner can't read, well some do kind of. Of course there's also ABS, AirBag, Heating
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It should work on any regular car from 1996 to present after updating the software online. However, in order to update the software immediately after receiving the scanner I had to find an older computer with an older style serial port (so I could access the COM 1 assigned port) and, since the scanner comes only with a USB connection, I had to find a converter from a USB port to a nine-pin serial port. Someone with better programming skills should be able to designate one of the USB ports on their computer as a COM 1, then the USB connection would work. The scanner works great, but the update for the software is somewhat of a pain to do. I see no reason it would not work on a 2000 VW. It should work on any regular car from 1996 to present after updating the software online. However, in order to update the software immediately after receiving the scanner I had to find an older computer with an older style serial port (so I could access the COM 1 assigned port) and, since the scanner comes only with a USB connection, I had to find a converter from a USB port to a nine-pin serial port. Someone with better programming skills should be able to designate one of the USB ports on their computer as a COM 1, then the USB connection would work. The scanner works great,... » Read More It should work on any regular car from 1996 to present after updating the software online. However, in order to update the software immediately after receiving the scanner I had to find an older computer with an older style serial port (so I could access the COM 1 assigned port) and, since the scanner comes only with a USB connection, I had to find a converter from a USB port to a nine-pin serial port. Someone with better programming skills should be able to designate one of the USB ports on their computer as a COM 1, then the USB connection would work. The scanner works great, but the update for the software is somewhat of a pain to do. I see no reason it would not work on a 2000 VW. « Show Less
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any Obd II vehicle after 1996 pre ObdII you will need the factory or sae adaptor to mate it . also your scanner has to be OBD I not ObdII which is a SAE protocal