This guide outlines the essential equipment required to perform diagnostics and programming on the VAG group of vehicles using the ODIS Diagnostic application. It also highlights recommended additional tools, registration and running costs, ease of use, update frequency, and the level of access available to independent repairers through the Erwin Technical Information web portals.
Summary
Covered Brands
- Volkswagen
- Volkswagen LCV
- Audi
- Seat
- Cupra
- Skoda
- Bentley
- Lamborghini
- MAN
Functionality
Vehicle Age Coverage
2001 to Current – Vehicles with 16 pin OBD Connector.
Audi
- Audi A1 (8X, 8X1, 8XA, 8XF, 8XK1, GB, GBA, GBH)
- Audi A2 (8Z, 8Z0)
- Audi A3 (8L, 8L1, 8P, 8P1, 8PA, 8V, 8VA, 8VK, 8VM, 8VS, 8V1, 8V7, 85A, 85S, 85M, 85F, 8YA, 8YF, 8YJ, 8YM, 8YS, 8P7)
- Audi A4 (8D,8D2, 8D5, 8E, 8E2, 8E5, 8EC, 8ED, 8K, 8K2, 8K5, 8KH, 8W, 8W2, 8W5, 8WH, 8WC, 8WD, 8WJ)
- Audi A5 (F5, F53, F57, F5A, F5E, F5F, F5P, FU, FU2, FU5, 8T, 8TA)
- Audi A6 (4B, 4B2, 4B4, 4B5, 4B6, 4BH, 4F, 4F2, 4F5, 4FH, 4G, 4G2, 4G5, 4GC, 4GD, 4GH, 4GJ, 4AH, FN, FN2, FN5, FNH)
- Audi A6 e-tron (GH, GHA, GH5)
- Audi A7 (4G, 4GA, 4GF, 4K, 4KA, 4KF)
- Audi A8 (4D, 4D2, 4D8, 4E, 4E2, 4E8, 4H, 4H2, 4H8, 4HL, 4N, 4N2, 4N8, 4NC, 4NL, 4NX)
- Audi Cabriolet (8H, 8H7, 8HE
- Audi e-tron (GE, GEN, GEG, GET, GEA, GEJ, F4, F8, F4B, F83, F4N, F8P)
- Audi Q2 (GA, GAB, G1, GAG)
- Audi Q3 (8U, 84B, 84G, 8UB, 8UG, F3N, F3, F3B)
- Audi Q5 (8R, 83B, FY, FYB, FYG, FYT, GU, GUB, GUN)
- Audi Q6 e-tron (GF, GFB, GFN)
- Audi Q7 (4L, 4LB, 4M, 4MB, 4MG, 4MQ, 4MT)
- Audi Q8 (4M, 4MN, 4MT)
- Audi R8 (42, 422, 423, 427, 429, 4S, 4S3, 4S9, 4SP, 4SR)
- Audi TT (8J, 8J3, 8J9, FV, FV3, FV9, FVP, FVR, 8S)
Volkswagen
- Volkswagen A0 SUV (DF1)
- Volkswagen Amarok (2H, 2H0, 2HA, 2HB, S1, S6,S7, T1, T1A, T1B, AGD)
- Volkswagen Arteon (3H, 3H7, 3H8, 3H9)
- Volkswagen Beetle (1Y, 1Y1, 1Y7, 9C, 9C1, 9G, 9G1, NBC/NBL, 5C, 5C1, 5C2, 5C7, 5C8)
- Volkswagen Bora (1J, 1J2, 1J6)
- Volkswagen Caddy (9K, 9K9, 170.174, 9H, 9HB, 2K, 2K0, 2KA, 2KB, 2KC, 2KH, 2KJ, 2C, 2CA, 2CB, 2CH, 2CJ, 2C0, SA, SB, SBA, SBB, SBH, SBJ)
- Volkswagen Corrado (50,509)
- Volkswagen Crafter (2F, 2FC, 2FF, 2FG, 2FL, 2FM, 2FZ, 2E, 2EA, 2EB, 2ED, 2EE, 2EH, 2EK, 2EX, SC, SX, SY, SYB, SZ)
- Volkswagen EOS (1F, 1F4, 1F7, 1F8)
- Volkswagen FOX (5Z,5Z1, 5Z3, 5Z6, 5Z7)
- Volkswagen Golf MK4-MK8 (1J 1J1, 1J2, 1J5, 1J6, 1K, 1K1, 1K2, 1K5, 5M, 5M1, 5K, 5K1, 5KE, 517, 52, 521, AJ, AJ5, 5G, 5G1, AU1, BE1, BE2, BV5, BQ1, AM1, AN1, 1WJ, CD1, CG5, DA, DA1, DB, DB5)
- Volkswagen ID.3 (E1, E11)
- Volkswagen ID.4 (E2, E21)
- Volkswagen ID.5 (E39)
- Volkswagen ID.7 (ED, ED2, ED5)
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz (EB, EBA, EBB, EBJ)
- Volkswagen Jetta (AV2, AY3, BU3, BU4, BU5)
- Volkswagen LT (2D, 2DA, 2DB, 2DC, 2DD, 2DE, 2DF,2DG, 2DH, 2DK, 2DL, 2DM)
- Volkswagen Lupo (6X, 6X1, 6E, 6E1)
- Volkswagen Passat (3B, 3B2, 3B5, 3C, 3C2, 3C5, 36, 362, 365, 3G2, 3G5, CB, CB2, CB5, CJ, CJ5, 35, 357, 358)
- Volkswagen Phaeton (3D, 3D2, 3D3, 3D8)
- Volkswagen Polo (6N, 6N1, 6N2, 6V, 6V2, 6V5, 9N, 9N1, 9N3, 9N4, 6R, 6R1, 6C1, 9A6, 6RS, AW1, BZ2, BZ1, AE1, 6RT)
- Volkswagen Scirocco (13, 135, 136, 137, 138)
- Volkswagen Sharan (7M, 7M6, 7M8, 7M9, 7N, 7N1, 7N2)
- Volkswagen Taos (CL1, CQ1, CL2, CQ2)
- Volkswagen Tayron (R4, R41)
- Volkswagen T-Cross (C11, CS1, CH1, CH2, BF1, BF3, C1, D3, D31, CS)
- Volkswagen Tiguan (5N, 5N1, 5N2, AD1, AX1, BW2, BJ, BJ2, CT, CT1, RM1)
- Volkswagen Touareg (7L, 7L6, 7LA, 7P, 7P5, 7P6, CR, CR7, RC8)
- Volkswagen Touran (1T, 1T0, 1T1, 1T2, 1T3, 5T, 5T1)
- Volkswagen Transporter (7D, 7DA, 7DB, 7DC, 7DE, 7DH, 7DJ, 7DK, 7DL, 7DM, 7H, 7HA, 7HB, 7HC, 7HF, 7HH, 7HJ, 7HM, 7J, 7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JZ, 7E, 7E0, 7EA, 7EB, 7EC, 7EF, 7EH, 7EJ, 7EM, 7EN, 7F, 7FD, 7FE, 7FL, 7FY, 7FZ, 7EG, SF, SG, SGC, SGG, SH, SHC, SJ, SL, ST, TV, TVB, TVC, TVD, TVE, TVK, TVL, TVM, TVN, TVV, TVW, TW, TWB, TWC, TWD, TWE, TWK, TWL, TWM, TWN, TWW, TWV, TX, TXD, TY, TYD)
- Volkswagen T-Roc (A1, A11, AC7, AC8, D11)
- Volkswagen Up! / eUp! (12, 121, 122, BL, BL1, BL2, 123, BL3, 6A6)
- Volkswagen XL1 (6Z, 6Z0, 6Z1)
Seat
- Seat Alhambra (7V, 7V9, 71, 710, 711)
- Seat Altea (5P, 5P1, 5P8, 5P5, 595)
- Seat Arona (KJ7, KJ, KJP)
- Seat Arosa (6B, 6B1)
- Seat Ateca
- Seat Cordoba (6K, 6K2, 6L, 6L0, 6L2)
- Seat Exeo (3R, 3R2, 3R5)
- Seat Formentor (KM, KM7, KMP)
- Seat Ibiza (6K1, 6L0, 6L1, 6P5, 6P8, 6P1, KJ1, KJG, 6J5, 6J8, 6J, 6J1, 6P, 6P1)
- Seat Inca (6K9)
- Seat Leon (1M1, 1M, 1P, 1P0, 1P1, 5F1, 5F5, 5F, KL, KL1, KL8, KLD, KLG, 5F8)
- Seat Mii (KE1, KF1)
- Seat Tarraco (KN2)
- Seat Tavascan (KR1)
- Seat Toledo (1M, 1M2, 5P2, KG3)
- Cupra Born (K1, K11, K1G)
- Cupra Ateca (KBP)
- Cupra Leon (KU, KU1, KU8, KUD, KUG)
- Cupra Terramar (KP1)
Skoda
- Skoda Citigo (NF, NE)
- Skoda Elroq (PY, PYL)
- Skoda Enyaq (5A, 5AC, 5AZ)
- Skoda Fabia (54, NJ, PJ, 6Y)
- Skoda Kamiq (NW4)
- Skoda Karog (NU,NU7)
- Skoda Kodiaq (PS, PS7, NS, NS6, NS7)
- Skoda Kushaq (PA, PA1, PAV)Skoda Kylaq (PC, PC1)
- Skoda Octavia (1U, 1Z, 91, 5E, NL, NR, NX, NX3, NX5, PV, PV3, PV5Skoda Rapid (NA, NK, NH)
- Skoda Roomster (5J, 5J0)
- Skoda Scala (NW, NW1)
- Skoda Slavia (PB, PB2, PBT)
- Skoda Superb (3T, 3T0, 68, 37, 3V, 3V3, 3V5, NZ, 3U, 3U4)
- Skoda Yeti (5L, 67)
Pass-Thru Support
Includes full access to Newer 2020 SFD ( Schutz Fahrzeug Diagnose ) Vehicle Diagnostic protection system that was introduced to protect control modules from unauthorized access and modifications. It acts as a firewall, restricting access to certain functions like adaptations, coding, and parametrizations.
Caution: Pass Thru Tools do not Auto detect Ignition position.
Pass-Thru Score: 8 out of 10
Recommended Computer
The manufacturer recommends using a laptop, specifically the Dell Rugged Latitude 5430 Laptop. Make sure your laptop meets these minimum specifications:
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 10 (64 Bit) with Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
- Storage: at least 15 GB free memory (per brand approx. 4 GB basic + 1 GB per language installed) in NTFS file system
- Processor: at least 1 Ghz, recommended: 2 GHz dual core processor
- RAM: at least 2 GB, recommended: 4 GB + activated virtual memory
- Display: at least 800 x 600, recommended: 1024 x 768
- LAN Ports: A Dual LAN port is preferred
- USB Ports: one free USB port for the diagnostic interface
Maverick X14M Windows 11 Pro Rugged Laptop
Geographical Usage
Before purchasing, consider where the tools will be used. Some regions may require additional permissions or local approvals:
Registration Requirements
To use VAG tools fully, especially for security-related functions such as programming keys or modules, you’ll need to meet certain registration and compliance criteria. These vary slightly depending on your location, but the following are commonly required:
Additional Resources: SERMI and NASTF (for the US and AUS regions).
Below is a list of countries that have obtained SERMI approval:
| Country | Implementation Date |
| Sweden | October 2023 |
| Denmark | February 2024 |
| Finland | February 2024 |
| Norway | February 2024 |
| Austria | April 2024 |
| Belgium | April 2024 |
| Germany | April 2024 |
| Luxembourg | April 2024 |
| Netherlands | April 2024 |
| Portugal | April 2024 |
| Spain | April 2024 |
| France | November 2024 |
| Italy | February 2025 |
| Poland | April 2025 |
Note: If you’re operating in or serving customers in any of these countries, SERMI approval may be mandatory to access certain OEM diagnostic functions.
Cost and Support
£15.79 per hour provides a licence code for IDS, FJDS, and FDRS diagnostic software. The subscription also includes access to technical information such as repair procedures, labour times, wiring diagrams, and service bulletins. Rated 7/10 for ease of use. Basic functions are straightforward, but advanced tasks like security programming and updates can be challenging if you have never used dealer software before. Training is recommended to build confidence. One hour of basic training is included with bundle packages.
Updates and Technical Support
Typically €10 for Diagnostics & €7 for Technical information on Popular Brands, Lamborghini is an exception and has additional costs Lamborghini specific costs are available from google drive.
1–2 updates per month, with each update typically taking 1–3 hours depending on whether removal is required. Removal is only necessary when upgrading to a new full version (for example, from 24_0_1 to 25_0_1). While updating to the latest version is not mandatory, it is now recommended as Flash Files are automatically downloaded when required.
Technical Support Options
- Dealer Tool Support Subscription – £99/month
Includes update assistance, remote guidance, and system checks - VTS (Vehicle Technical Support) Contract – £125/month
Designed for ALLMAKES workshops needing real-time diagnostic support and repair advice - Combined Support Bundle – £205/month
Get both subscriptions at a reduced rate for complete coverage
Additional Products
Recommended Essentials
If you’re a VAG specialist workshop or aiming to deliver a dealer-level experience, we strongly recommend the following:
- Battery Support Unit
- VAS611 007 Electronic Timing Tool for TSI Engine Vehicles
- VAS 611 015A Picoscope NVH Kit
- AS6558A High voltage measurement unit (HV Safety 2000)
Optional Add-ons
While not required, these products can help streamline your workflow:
- Docking Station – For improved connectivity and ease of use with your chosen laptop or tablet
- Diagnostic Workstation Trolley – Keeps your tools mobile and organised in a workshop environment
Footnote
A range of diagnostic adaptors is available to support all PC connection options, ensuring flexibility and compatibility across various workshop setups. These include adaptors such as the VAS 6154 12-Pin to USB Cable, the VAS 6154 Interface, and the 9-Pin Fischer to USB Cable.
A few key things to keep in mind:
- Training and support are critical. Dealer diagnostic tools offer excellent return on investment—but only when the user is properly trained. Software can change daily, and without regular updates, tools will stop functioning. That’s why Maverick’s helpdesk is here to support you: “You fix the cars, we do the IT.”
- Important Limitation: Dealer diagnostic tools are not intended for reprogramming second-hand modules or vehicle remapping. These actions are considered a breach of global vehicle security and emissions regulations.
- Final Thought: Choosing the right diagnostic tool and software is key to efficient maintenance and repair. Assess your needs carefully and select a setup that fits both your workshop and your budget.
