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The LEDs on the grounds (4 and 5) and the power (16) make it easily identify a blown fuse to the DLC pin 16 power. Also, if LEDs go dim when the scan tool is connected then you know you have a vehicle wiring problem.
The LineSpi will allow a tech to use a jumper to easily ground a pin for diagnostic purposes to flash codes on an ABS or SIR system using flash code diagnostics.
The tool also allows quick access to 'scope test' a communication line for data corruption problems such as a short to ground or a short to voltage.
The tool allows for a quick access to hookup a voltmeter for power or ground supply rather than hooking up to a battery that may have dirty terminals of just not easily accessible.

 

 

VAG-1551/1552 and aftermarket radios issue - It has been brought to our attnetion that the VAG-Saver
K-Line Tester is no longer available. ross-tech has information on their web site that outlines the problems and includes how to test for yourself.    Dealing with  http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/aftermarket-radio.html scroll down to the section entitled Test for this problem yourself (Thank you Howard Pitkow)