VW workshop software

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  1. Matt82

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    hi there

    is ETOS the vw workshop software?
     
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    no its like ETKA. the advantage of ETOS is its got a better interface and you can update prices from the internet. However it doesnt have the ATP feature.

    The workshop software is ElsaWIN
     
  3. Matt82

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    fantastic, id love to get hold of that ;)
     
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    make sure you have a LOT of space, its huge!
     
  5. Matt82

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    about 12gig, something along those lines. it could be the only decent info ill find for working on an S4. im hoping it tells all, including torque wrench stuff and part numbers for fluids etc
     
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    what about "autodata"
     
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    Yes it does.

    I have a copy but its a really old version and only goes up to 2002.
     
  8. Matt82

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    autodata isnt that fantastic as a workshop manual ive found. even something upto 2002 would suit me fine... ive found something though, i just need to see what if i can get it working
     
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    If you can't let me know and I'll post Bula my copy.
     
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    Elsa win isn't that good as a workshop manual. Doesn't tell you haw to do things like a haynes. However, it does have good wiring diagrams and has torque wrench figures and exploded diagrams.
     
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    Yes it does.

    But only if you enter the right way and click on the green icon after entering car details. Its got step by step procedures for almost everything.
     
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    i'll have to check this. Not come across it.
     
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    Could I grab a copy of Elsawin of someone please?
     
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    mine is right up to date, the trouble with it is anything MK2 or older has next to nothing. even with the MK3 several early ECU diagrams are not included, only has post-95ish stuff. So no 2E code, no VR6 w/ ecu relay etc.

    As I say, its big! I just have VW and SEAT and its 14GB!
     
  15. Matt82

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    2000 S4 torque wrench trivia

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    you are allowed to cheat with a haynes manual

    water pump bolts
    stat housing bolts
    pas pump pulley bolts
    crank pulley bolts
    cambelt damper bolts
    lever bolts
    tensioner roller and guide roller bolts
    ribbed belt tensioner bolts
    ribbed belt guide pulley bolts
    vscious fan bolts

    the person with the most correct answers wins a toy
     
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    Got ElsaWin and
    1.it was a PITA to install
    2. Once installed it was a PITA to use.

    Pm me if you want to buy a PITA
     
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    I have autodata 2007 it's quite uesful, it has ecu pinouts for most things, torque settings, wheel alignment date, it also has a feature that lets you print vehicle specific service sheet etc, but have never used etka so cant offer a comparison.
     
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    It would do, after all it's (ELSAwin) what the VW workshops use :lol:
     
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    Elsa win is ace...couldn't be without it! No corrado wiring diagrams on mine tho I noticed the other day
     
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    Just bought myself it...lets see how good it is.
     

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