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The ANCEL VD500 is a professional-grade OBD2 diagnostic scanner optimized for Volkswagen Group vehicles (VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) and compatible with all 12V OBD2-compliant cars from 2000 onwards. It supports multiple communication protocols, reads and clears engine, ABS, SRS, transmission, and other system codes, and offers advanced reset functions like oil, brake pad, and throttle position adaption. With lifetime free software updates and multilingual support, it empowers car owners to diagnose faults accurately, avoid expensive repairs, and maintain vehicle health with confidence.



















| ASIN | B07BS7PDC2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,581 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) 28 in OBD-II Engine System Diagnostic Tools 4,102 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Shop All |
| Brand | ANCEL |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (6,142) |
| Date First Available | 29 Mar. 2018 |
| Item Weight | 340 g |
| Item model number | 8542040151 |
| Manufacturer | ANCEL |
| Manufacturer part number | VD500 |
| Model | VD500 |
| Product Dimensions | 24 x 18 x 4 cm; 340.19 g |
| Special Features | ANCEL VD500 automotive OBD 2 scan tool support Erase Fault Code, Read VIN Code,and Read Controller Information, Read Fault Code, Clear Fault Code, TP Position Check, EPB Replace Brakepads for V/A-series vehicles, also it compatible with other OBD2 vehicles (over 1996) |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
T**V
Great bit of kit!
Bought this because I needed to reset my VW Touran airbag light. Had replaced the stereo and then the battery died which then caused the airbag system to see low voltage and switch off. I have tried apps with Bluetooth odbII modules but none did the trick. Thought I would spend a bit of money on this due to the good reviews and figuring it is still cheaper than asking VW to reset it. This worked a treat. The instructions are a bit light on content but the device is pretty intuitive and if you are a logical thinker you will have no problems figuring it out. When resetting the airbag light I also noticed several other modules in the car had faults recorded, all due to low voltage. Now there are no lights and the car drives perfectly. Now to figure out why the stereo screen is now just white but that's another issue for another time. The screen was white before I used this, this did not cause it.
S**R
Straightforward fault diagnosis
I purchased this to identify the fault causing the engine management light to come up on my 64 plate 1.6TDi Golf. A cheaper device did not detect any faults. Plugged in to the cars OBD2 connection straight out of the box, scanned for OBD fault codes and the Ancel VD500 found the fault code immediately, along with a description. It was an open circuit on a glow plug, nothing on the emission system that was going to cost hundreds of pounds. A quick check with a multimeter confirmed that the glow plug was open circuit. New glow plug £8.50 and a 10 minute job to change. The main dealer would have charged £60 to identify the fault alone. Used the Ancel to clear the fault and drove away. Fault has not come back. The cars handbook leads you to believe that this could be an expensive fault - it fails to mention that the fault could also be caused by a defective glow plug or glow plug circuit. I updated the Ancel,using the instructions provided, and the latest download from the website. This failed the first time only because I didn't read the instructions properly. Remember to update the main file and the Flash file. I have also used this to check for fault codes on two other family cars, both VWs. Only took a few minutes and found no fault codes. One of the cars is an automatic & the Ancel picked this up straight away and gave the option of scanning the automatic transmission for faults. All in all an essential piece of kit that will save you money the first time you use it & not let a garage fleece you. Not used it to reset service/oil change yet.
A**R
Does the basics.
Used to set skoda superb to brake service and then to clear service once oil change complete. So works well with skodas. Easy to connect. Instructions not easy to follow, doesn't explain the different parts of the menu.
R**K
Easy to use
It's easy to use.
J**E
It reads and clears most faults 10/10 for what I wanted to do
I had 2 issues 1 airbag light ( came on due to me disconnecting a wire. ). Fixed the air bag light 2. To my surprise I have had an issue with my acc since my other half hit an owl. And it cleared their faults on that and now it’s working saved loads also it cleared down faults I had with my head unit too So in my eyes money well spent
B**E
Superb!
I bought a cheaper generic OBD code reader as my car had an airbag light on. The cheap one didn't find any faults. This one is three times the price but much but it worked perfectly! I managed to find the code and reset it and it hasn't returned since. I changed the airbag switch as the reader suggested it was the issue and there was no issue afterwards. This cost probably as much as a diagnostic session from a garage so it has already shown it's worth and now I have it for good and continue to use it going forward.
S**N
Works a treat
Works a treat ….. had a mechanic accidentally trip the airbag light on my VW camper van… this worked a treat - and big relief as mot is coming up As a non mechanic it was easy to use Worth having if you own an older vehicle
D**S
Clears airbag codes
I needed this to reset my VW airbag error code after replacing the passenger side airbag switch. Job done in less than two minutes.
J**L
Works pretty well, had trouble with Skoda VRS variation.
M**O
Lo usé para borrar fallo del airbag en mi Skoda Octavia II, concretamente el fallo del sensor lateral en puerta del conductor. En mi caso, pese a haberle cambiado el sensor del airbag, seguía saliendo el fallo y pensé que con la máquina se lo iba a poder borrar, y se borraba, pero al encender nuevamente volvía a salir. Así que después de investigar localicé el fallo, y era que el cable que pasa por la puerta estaba cortado (adjunto foto), no sé como, supongo del calor los cables se pasan y de abrir y cerrar durante años se parte, ya que por lo visto es bastante común que ocurra, así que tenedlo en cuenta si tenéis el mismo fallo y no cometáis mi error pensando que era el sensor que además es un tostón acceder a él. Esto sin embargo es sencillísimo de arreglar, simplemente quitar el protector de goma, soldar el cable y listo. Y entonces es cuando borramos el fallo con la máquina y ya no aparece más. La verdad es un aparato muy útil y te puedes ahorrar un buen dinero en talleres y diagnósticos erróneos, es muy fácil de usar, los menús están en inglés, pero el manual en español. Sin duda, más que satisfecho con la compra. ---- 18-10-2022---- El otro día lo probé en mi Honda Accord Tourer VII i-ctdi para borrar fallo de motor (P1248 Y P2138 "acelerador"), pensaba que no sería compatible, pero fue grata mi sorpresa al comprobar que sí funciona con este coche y además borró el fallo sin problemas. Con lo cual otro 10 para este Ancel VD500 que siempre me saca de apuros :)
M**R
it works but not as expected or advertised, found some codes and some others were not found untill taken to a garage. vehicle: VW golf mk6 r with cdl engine.
R**N
Bra grejer den läser många slags felkoder och visa dig exakt felet Läser airbag.esp.abs mm Men släckte inte koden pga man måste åtgärda felet .det vet jo väl alla som kan lite om bilar Riktigt bra Har en audi a3 05
U**N
Cihaz kullanımı çok basit.Kullanışlı ve karmaşık değil.Koltuk altındaki airbag kablolarını söktüm ve düşen hataları resetledim.Wv 2017 polo,2014 ve 2022 passat da test ettim süper.
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