Is the only difference between HEX NET and HEX V2 the ability of NET to connect via wifi/cloud/hotspot/etc... Are there any differences in the software itself and the models of cars that they will work on?
My life is pretty simple.. 03 jetta tdi and 03 jetta wagon tdi...
I just remember the last time i looked at this there was a different tool for different year models.
I appreciate any help you can offer. Also, from looking through the site I'm assuming the only way I can use this on a mac would be through the mobile vcds on the hex-net?
Thanks!
You have the right idea. The HEX-NET can be used as a wireless device and there is also a professional version (unlimited VINs). The HEX-V2 is geared towards the enthusist market, people who are only working on their own car, so there is a VIN limit, 3 or 10 VINs.
From a diagnostic point of view, they are the same... same control modules, same basic settings, same measuring blocks, same fault codes. The HEX-V2 will be a great low cost option for your 2003 Jetta, or a 2017 Golf R if you get one of those next week.... do it! You'll love it.
The VCDS software is for Windows only, Win7 and newer. I use a cheap netbook type computer by Asus, this is a newer version of what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Transformer-...05749&sr=8-4&keywords=asus+transformer+4+gigs
Note that the HEX-NET does come with a second software package called VCDS-Mobile and that will work on a Mac branded computer. But VCDS-Mobile is not a replacement for VCDS. It has been my observation that a few people have gotten the HEX-NET with the intent on using only VCDS-Mobile, only to end up using VCDS on a Windows laptop.
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Regards.