UPDATE: OBD II/OEM Comp Scan Test results = what do they mean?
Just reviewed, in detail (word for word) the Invoice of work performed by the mechanic.
[background]: Since reading about the OBD testing (and reading a lot on the Ross-Tech website about their VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) Packages, I'm sincerely/seriously considering investing the $250 for the VCDS system that will work for this car (most likely this one: VCDS License with KII-USB Interface). And, since I'm not familiar (yet!) with the codes, I figure someone on this forum might be able to decode the results I see on the mechanic's invoice/work list.)
here's how it's written,
exactly! (Invoice was computer generated)
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COMPLETE OBD II/OEM COMP SCAN TEST
P0420= CAT EFFENCEY LOW
16502/P0118= COOLANT TEMP SNSR HIGH
RESET CIRCUITS COMPLETE
AFTER DAY RETURNED & NEW FAULT
19537/P0381=ENG TEMP TOO LOW INTERMT
RESET AGAIN
CUSTOMER TO MONITOR SYSTEM
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If someone can, and is willing to, explain what's written above, I'm more than grateful.
Also, if I'm given directions on where to help myself follow-up on the codes above (to learn more about the codes, their meanings, and how to deal with them), I'm more than capable (well, to a degree; I don't have a garage to do major work in! Nor a whole bunch of tools, but I'm willing to begin taking care of this car as best I can; leaving the major work to someone I can trust.
Again, I do look forward to hearing your reactions and comments.
MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Glen