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Function Chart / Feature Comparison 

VAG-1551/1552   $1-3k
VAS-5051/5052  
$5-15k

VAG-COM Shareware
Release 303.1   $0 Free
VAG-COM Fully Registered
Release 303.1   $99-$499

Function Number / Name

KWP-1281 KWP-2000 KWP-1281 KWP-2000
00  Auto-Scan  No No Yes Yes
01  Control Unit Info Yes Yes Yes Yes
02  Read Fault Codes Limited Limited Yes Yes
03  Output Tests  No No Yes Soon
04  Basic Settings No No Yes Yes
05  Clear Fault Codes  Yes Yes Yes Yes
06  Close Controller Yes Yes Yes Yes
07  Code Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
08  Measuring  Blocks Limited Limited Yes Yes
09  Single Reading Yes Not Used Yes Not Used
10  Adaptation Limited Limited Yes Soon
11  Login Yes Yes Yes Yes
15  View Readiness Yes Yes Yes Yes
16  Access Authorization Not Used No Not Used Soon
33  Generic OBD-II No No No Planned
N/A Data Logging Limited Limited Yes Yes
N/A Real-Time Graphs Limited Limited Yes Yes
N/A Graphic TDI Timing Checker No No Yes Yes
N/A Control Module Finder Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dual K-Line Support Yes Yes Yes Yes
7-Digit PINs (VAS only) No No Yes Partial
Code Database current through 2003 (VAS only) Limited Limited Yes Yes

KWP-1281:   The original VAG Diagnostic Protocol.  Used on all diagnostic-capable systems through model-year 2000.

KWP-2000:   The "new" VAG Diagnostic Protocol.  Used on a few 2001+ ABS systems and some 2002+ Engines, Transmissions, and Airbags.



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