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U281 OBD2 OBDII CAN Auto Scanner Code Reader AirBag ABS Reset TooL VW Audi Skoda

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Brand	HuihuangAMZus
Product Dimensions	4.45"L x 2.91"W x 0.83"H
Operating System	Windows 7

Power Source
Corded Electric

Screen Size
44 Inches

About this item

Easy-to-read crystal-clear backlit 2-line LCD display. Easy to use with one plug-in .
Reads and erases Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) of Engine, ABS, Airbags and Automatic Transmission .
The tool just work on VW Audi Skoda
Function: Turns off check engine light. Performs continuous DTC scan. Specially designed for DIYers and car-owners .
Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate ,if the tool can't connect with the car ,please check car's obd functionality.

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PLEASE NOTE: The code reader can not support all car types, before purchase please check car list and function carefully. You can send car type and needed function to us, we will check whether the scanner can support your car type and needed function. If meet any problem, please feel free to contact us. We always provide pre and after sale service.

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Product Description

Features:

Works with all 1996 and later OBD-II compliant US, European and Asian vehicles
Reads and clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and turns off check engine light
Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer specific codes
Supports CAN (Controller Area Network) and all other current OBD-II protocols
Reviews the emission readiness status of OBD monitors
Determines the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) status
Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9
Utilizes standard 16-pin OBD-II connector meaning no additional connectors or cables are necessary
Includes CD software with over 7000 DTC definitions
No batteries required: Unit is powered via detachable OBD-II cable
Retrieves vehicle information (VIN, CIN and CVN)
Display: Backlit LCD, 2-line, 8 characters
Dimensions: length 113 mm/44\", width 74 mm/29\", height 21mm/083\"
Weight: 027Kg/050lb

Singel Package Include

1X U281 Automobile diagnostic
1X User Manual

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Technical Details

Manufacturer

‎bravolink

Brand

‎HuihuangAMZus

Item Weight

‎9.6 ounces

Package Dimensions

‎10.2 x 6.8 x 1.5 inches

Item model number

‎GOODFIRE 1.0

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Manufacturer Part Number

‎GOODFIRE 1.0

Special Features

‎We provide pre and after sale service. If you meet the problem like the code reader can not work for your car, no matter any problem please contact us, we will check and solve the problem for you.

Voltage

‎12 Volts

Additional Information

ASIN

B01ABG7NFC

Customer Reviews

3.6 637 ratings

3.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#1,099,627 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
#2,488 in Code Readers & Scan Tools

Date First Available

May 22, 2012

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3.6 out of 5

637 global ratings

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Customers like the value and ease of use of the car accessory. They mention that it's well worth the price and that it hooks up easily. However, some customers are disappointed with the ability to use it. They differ on performance, code, and airbag light.

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80 customers mention56 positive24 negative

Customers like the value of the product. They mention that it is well worth the price and that it was not time or money wasted at the VW dealership.

"...This little tool saved me hundreds of dollars... gave me peace of mind...not to mention that it taught me the Volkswagen con-game....turning the..." Read more

"...And you can easily clear the light. Easy to use, and very inexpensive...." Read more

"A very inexpensive tool, I would even say cheap, and as such it is of limited value...." Read more

"...This little gadget saved me a ton of money, compared to taking it to the dealer to get analyzed and repaired...." Read more

45 customers mention40 positive5 negative

Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that it hooks up easily, works great, and is easy to navigate menus.

"...It is easy to use...get one, don't be a victim of fake service bills at repair shops." Read more

"...And you can easily clear the light. Easy to use, and very inexpensive...." Read more

"...It's very easy to use and it took two try, unplugging and replugging back in, until it read 5 codes...." Read more

"...Gone. 0 issues, no fuss, no bs. This works exactly like it should (if you're trying to clear the airbag light) and was super simple to use...." Read more

177 customers mention90 positive87 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention that it works flawlessly, while others say that it didn't work on their VW passat to clear a airbag light. The device is complicated to use, but it works perfectly at clearing the error. However, some customers say that the device did not do what it said it would do, and the fault immediately returns when the car is started.

"...made no sense...so, Amazon and a OBD2 VW/Audi code reader... Worked flawlessly on a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0...." Read more

"...The airbag light extinguished. The fault immediately returns when the car is started. I tried it 15 times and it continues to return...." Read more

"...It is stand alone (requires no smart phone) and has worked perfectly over time (more than I can say for the more expensive one)." Read more

"It does not do what its said to do. 5 of the 6 codes it gave me are not listed in the manual...." Read more

74 customers mention27 positive47 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the code reader. Some say it is able to read and clear fault codes for ABS and Air Bag. However, some customers say it erroneously read no codes and doesn't read codes on other brands of cars.

"...Also another significant down side for me is that it doesn't read codes on other manufacturers cars...." Read more

"...I gave it 5 stars since, while it isn't perfect, it cleared my airbag code cheaply and easily. Plus I now have a scanner for all my cars...." Read more

"...VCDS Will not clear the code. The U281 causes an audible buss from the airbag module when clearing the airbag fault. The airbag light extinguished...." Read more

"...It would not address my air bag light on code.It does not give any PO codes for my car...." Read more

42 customers mention19 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the airbag light. Some mention that it was easy to use and cleared the dreaded air bag light, while others say that it won't work for air bag lights.

"...But, the codes were gone when I rescanned it. Also, the airbag light has disappeared and not come back on since then...." Read more

"...And you can easily clear the light. Easy to use, and very inexpensive...." Read more

"...It would not address my air bag light on code.It does not give any PO codes for my car...." Read more

"...Ordered this baby, came 2 days later, hooked it up and BOOM! Airbag fault light was off...." Read more

18 customers mention9 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the scanner. Some mention that it is a high-quality Chinese scanner, while others say that it feels cheap and doesn't work on their VW. Some customers are disappointed with the product and even sent the seller a note.

"...OBD scanner like the blue drive etc, those don't work.but this one is perfect,cleared the code." Read more

"...Cheap plastic screen scratched up and I've used it twice. Wish it was better quality but I guess would need to pay more for a better scanner...." Read more

"Great product...used to turn off the SRS air bag dash light...!" Read more

"...Once I opened the package I had to laugh at the cheap plastic and quality. It looked terrible. I was pleasantly surprised that it worked great...." Read more

27 customers mention0 positive27 negative

Customers have issues with the ability to use the product. They mention that it keeps saying linking error. Some customers also mention that the product does not work on all A/T, SRS, and ABS scans.

"...A few times it reported Linkage Failed, just restarted and replugged and it worked again...." Read more

"...However, when I try to read the 2nd menu A/T, it kept saying linking error. I tried more than 5 times too...that's why I only give 4 stars." Read more

"...I got a link fail error...." Read more

"As other's stated with this product, I did get a linking error message a couple of times...." Read more

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K. Reed

It is easy to use

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017

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Auto Zone used their OBD2 and told me it was a error code for "Misfire on 3 & 4 Cylinders" ... then they tried to sell me $30 dollars worth of Bosch spark plugs (I had just replaced them with new wires, but I did not tell Auto Zone that) I have done all my work on my vehicles since the age of 17... there's nothing I can't fix. I knew something was fishy when I got a code that made no sense...so, Amazon and a OBD2 VW/Audi code reader... Worked flawlessly on a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0. I used it to turn off the 'Check Engine' light. It Turns out that code is VW's fake code for service....that's right, there was nothing wrong, but the check engine light comes on with that code so you will bring your car in for service. I erased the code, reset the computer...it never came back. If a car has a real problem the code reappears when the computer goes from open loop to closed loop on restart of the car. This little tool saved me hundreds of dollars... gave me peace of mind...not to mention that it taught me the Volkswagen con-game....turning the engine service light on with a fake code. It is easy to use...get one, don't be a victim of fake service bills at repair shops.

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R. BONE

Doesn't work on anything but VW/Audi group - doesn't read all of the VAG COM codes like climate control, instruments etc.

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015

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I bought this code reader because my standard OBD2 code reader couldn't read the codes that caused the check engine light to come on. It turns out that this code reader wasn't any better for me. The item description is misleading since it states that it will "quickly find out trouble causes (troubleshooter) of electronically controlled systems on your car" when in fact it is only capable of reading a limited number of codes.

The only reason I give this 2 stars is that it can be used for engine, transmission, airbag or ABS codes. The 4 and 5 star reviews must not have needed to read any other codes. For example it doesn't read codes for climate control, Air conditioning, instruments, etc.

Also another significant down side for me is that it doesn't read codes on other manufacturers cars. I tried it on a 2005 Ford and it only puts out error messages. Other VAG Com code readers claim to work as a basic ODB2 code reader for other manufacturers.

Here's my tip. Do some research on the year and model of your VW/Audi car and figure out what VAG Com or VCDS reader you will need. The requirements change every few years and are different depending on the model of the car.

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Scott

while it isn't perfect, it cleared my airbag code cheaply and easily

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2017

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I have a 2010 Jetta SE 2.5L and was able to fix the dreaded airbag light issue.

I gave it 5 stars since, while it isn't perfect, it cleared my airbag code cheaply and easily. Plus I now have a scanner for all my cars.

My stock stereo RCD510 revision AC died, as they all do. I took apart the dash and pulled some fuses to check them. Probably while the car was still on, and this tripped the airbag light. So I knew there was not an actual airbag fault or harness issue, as is also common.

Disconnecting the battery terminals and touching the negative and positive cables together (battery fully disengaged) for 15 mins to discharge the electronics did not work. It reset everything, but the airbag light on the dashboard is most likely stored permanently, hard coded in the cars computer and actively needs to be erased.

The 2010 Jetta has a MK5 body, but with mostly MK6 electronics inside. I say mostly, because the following OBDII scanner seems to be able to fix the airbag issue due to the fact that those computer bits are probably carry over MK5 electronics.

It should work just fine for all MK5 Jetta cars up to 2009. Same I imagine for all Golf MK5s.

It works, but has some issues. On my 2001 MK4 Golf 1.8T it cleared all the codes just fine. On my Jetta 2010 it scanned and found the codes. A few times it reported Linkage Failed, just restarted and replugged and it worked again. It too found the codes, but when I erased it, it said Erase Failed! But, the codes were gone when I rescanned it. Also, the airbag light has disappeared and not come back on since then.

It seems to have also erased about 4 other codes, a few were battery codes, which makes sense, since I had drained the system. Not sure if it will erase the Check Engine light in all cases, but I surmise it should.

If, for some reason the airbag light comes back on, I'll let you all know! Hope this helps.

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OllieH

Much Cheaper Than VCDS Or VAG-COM Reader For Simpler Needs

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2015

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I needed to clear the airbag fault in my 2009 VW Passat after changing a defective clock spring myself (shame on you VW for not covering a major safety defect regardless of warranty status!). From my research, there were many suggestions to purchase a VAG-COM reader or have a stealership clear the code for you. Then I came across a Youtube video showing someone clearing their airbag code with this little reader. While the VW in the video seemed to be older than mine, along with some reviews here stating it didn't work for them, I decided for $16 it was worth a shot. Thankfully, it worked, saving me hundreds of $$ over a VCDS reader and a trip to the stealership!

One thing you may experience, after the reader read the SRS system and displayed the DTC, when I selected to erase the code, it displayed an error that it failed to clear it. So I re-ran a scan, and it found none and displayed that there were no error codes. Strange glitch I guess, because after I took the key out of the ignition, then started the car, the airbag light went off, and has stayed off after several trips in the last 24 hours.

Some of the reviews claiming it didn't work for them and it displayed a link error, they likely did not have their key in the 2nd accessory position. Make sure after you plug it in, that you turn/push your key to the position right before starting the engine. You'll know you have it in the correct position if your A/C fan blows if you switch it on.

Definitely give this a try before any of the other, more expensive options, if you just need to clear a code. I didn't need access to all the fine tuning options a full VAG-COM reader gives, so I saved tons of $$ with this product that did just what I needed it to do.

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