Mongoose, VXDiag, VCI, DA-Dongle, VCI-DOIP? There are quite a few diagnostic adapters available for SDD.

Which one is right for you? Well it depends, but here is my quick overview of the different options;

https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/symptom-drive...c-adapter/


Personally I use a genuine DA-Dongle.

Last edited by Vanny on 29th Jul 2020 9:26 pm. Edited 1 time in total

I use a clone Mongoose, does not miss a beat but it was a lot of "Hail Marys" at the beginning. The supply charger is also a critical link IMO.

+1 DA-Dongle  MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
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Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
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4x4i screen (WIP)
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Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
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Vanny, that’s a great explanation of the pros and cons of the various SDD hardware options. Maybe if I’d read it first I wouldn’t have gone for the Mongoose clone, but I did and I used it successfully to programme a new key and for the modifications to the instrument display that Alex Pescaru provided for us. It might be helpful to do an article on the versions of SDD available and where to find them as the hardware on its own won’t do much.

I also used the mongoose clone and had a laptop dedicated for its use.
I was also very careful when 1st using but managed a few mods and repairs using it.
When I changed to the Evoque I bought a BT Gap IID tool which is very simple to use via my phone.

Joe Fix it until it's broke !