Genuine VAS 6154A/B devices are the industry standard for full system access and programming.
For developers and manufacturers, IDEx.ai offers a "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) environment to create and test diagnostic modules for various product lines.
Generic scanners often fail to read the proprietary communication protocols used by Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda. Tools like VAG iDEX or VCDS (VAG-COM) allow users to perform deep-level tasks such as: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. VAS6154A VAG Diagnostic Tool
To run VAG iDEX or similar high-level VAG diagnostic tools effectively, certain hardware standards are recommended: