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Things that can be done with an OBD11 device on an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Checks and maintenance

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Let's see what can be done through an OBD11 device on an Audi A3: after connecting it to the EOBD port, and installing the verification program on our smartphone, we can check the various errors reported by the ECU, and delete the most trivial ones that we have verified to be functioning correctly.

The youtuber decides to deactivate the start & stop button.

Attention: all these options are paid; they are not expensive but they have a cost. It's good to know, it's not a free app. There are many options, and the youtuber illustrates several of them, some useful, others are just gadgets.

It's up to us to choose which ones to use according to our needs.


Posted on 24 April 2025 by ScegliAuto


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