VAG diagnostic tool compare list: VAS 5054A VS VAG PRO 5.5.1

If you are looking for a VAG diagnostic tool and still have no idea before so many products, here is a compare list between VAS 5054A and VAG PRO 5.5.1 from eobdtool.co.uk engineers. It will advise you which one is better to choose.

VAS 5054A VS VAG PRO 5.5.1, get which one?

First, these two are both PC-based scanners for VAG Group vehicles, both can run on Windows7 or Windows XP.

Next, VAS 5054A OKI Chip and VAG PRO VCP 5.5.1 separate feature you should know:

1. VAS 5054A OKI Chip 3.0.3 €88/$96

It is OEM;

With OKI chip;

Support UDS protocol;

Support Bluetooth connection;

Support diagnose VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda from 1996-2013 and Bentley and Lamborghini around year 2011.

2. VAG PRO VCP 5.5.1 €45/$49

It is clone but tested work as the original;

Support CAN BUS+UDS+K-line;

Support diagnose VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda from 1990-2015;

Support VAG coding or programming (NO need engineer codes!);

Then, we discuss about the difference between VAS 5054A VS VAG PRO VCP 5.5.1

1. vas 5054a francais is OEM, so it fully supports every VAG model, but it’s slow and you need online connection for being able to do a lot of things. Coding must be online. (Need get software from VW dealer for online coding function) And ODIS 3.0.3 is best for flashing. But kind of slow when diagnose.
2. VAG PRO VCP 5.5.1 reads DTC fast, every feature is done offline, and work very well with Volkswagen Group MQB platform. It can do offline coding and programming as the original without need of engineer codes. VAG PRO is best for parameter and quick EEPROM read; It runs fast than VAS 5054A and more stable when directly connect to VAG ECU.
3. VAS 5054A support update online, but VAG PRO 5.5.1 does not support.

So answer on the bottom to “Which VAG diagnostic tool to choose?” is VAG PRO 5.5.1 is better and cheaper than VAS 5054A, but 5054A is also not bad. Both are advised by engineers and worth to choose!

How to use VAS 5054A ODIS 3.0.3 for Audi A6 2012 diagnosis

VAS 5054A ODIS 3.0.3 test OK on Audi A62012

This is a test result of VAS 5054A ODIS 3.0.3 diagnosis on 2012 Audi a6 sedan.

diagnostics: VAS 5054A scan tool + ODIS-S v3.0.3

model: Audi A6 (c7) 2012

engine: CDNB 2.01 TFSI / 132 kw

check connection of 5054a scanner and the laptop and the car

run ODIS service

ODIS recognize the car and ignition without any problem

then click on Start diagnosis

enter vehicle basic information

manufaturer: Audi

model: Audi A6 2011>

model year: 2012 (C)

version: sedan

engine: CDNB 2.01 TFSI / 132 kw

go to Network connection

select MOT_01-> Identify control module

engine control module 1

go to Control module list

UDS protocol is supported by VAS 5054A

select transmission control module-> Identify control module

select Door electronic driver side-> Identify control module

find a faulty code, then select Vehicle OBD to perform OBD functions

select Complete DTC memory

control modules with DTC entries

select system 42 line: Door electronic driver side

this is the incident code of the door electronic driver side

erase DTC memory

then VAS 5054A diagnosis on AUDI A6 complete.