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VagCom for Mk6
« on: 20 May 2013, 21:58 »
I'm considering buying VagCom, but I'm unsure of which version I need?
Also, those on Fleabay, do they work as well as the original or is it not worth the risk?

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Re: VagCom for Mk6
« Reply #1 on: 20 May 2013, 22:03 »
mk6 is can.... for that you need a proper version of vcds, them cheap ebay cables don't work for that as they are not fast enough and dont support the can protocol....

go to ross-tech.com and buy the hex-can interface and software for 299$

best software round and cheapest option really unless you want to pay someone for stealing someone else's program, hacking it and paying someone in china for copying the cable.
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Re: VagCom for Mk6
« Reply #2 on: 20 May 2013, 22:15 »
Thanks for the prompt response.

So looking at the RT website, do I need the $349 version as that's the only one that specifically mentions CAN?

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Re: VagCom for Mk6
« Reply #3 on: 21 May 2013, 19:45 »
ah yeah you will need either the hex-usb+can for 349 or the micro can for 249 - the latter can only be used for mk5/6 golfs and cars that are based on the same interface. the hex-usb-can can also be used for older cars.
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