ODIS is the official diagnostic software used by VAG dealerships and independent specialists. It replaces the older VAS-PC and VAS 505x systems. ODIS offers two main modes: (for reading/clearing fault codes, actuator tests, adaptations, coding) and Guided Functions (step-by-step procedures for component replacement, calibration, and software updates). Importantly, ODIS is a licensing-based software, typically accessed via a paid online subscription (ODIS Service) or offline with limited functionality. It requires a qualified VCI that supports Siemens’ VAS 5054a protocol or equivalent — a compatibility standard that Scanmatik 2 Pro explicitly meets.

ODIS has two main modes: