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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 09:32

Title: VAG COM Info
Post by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 09:32

Am going to have to get VAG COM, always wanted it and could do with it now.

Can anyone explain what i need, do i download the program for free from ross tech and buy the cable? Cables are 300$ off ross tech site then they are £10 off ebay!? Can i use a cheap cable aslong as it work with the CAN BUS system on the MK6 or does it need to be the ross tech one?  :huh:

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: Rhyso on 12 July 2010, 09:40

Cheap ones on Ebay won't work

Think there are some leads now available which will talk to the CANBUS system but they're around £50+  :undecided:

In all honesty if you're keeping the car long term then I'd advise getting a genuine lead.  You'll not only save yourself money on diagnostic fees but you can pimp out your services to other members, friends, family etc and recoup your money :afro:  I've done this and paid for the lead well within 18 months or so  :wink:

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: topher on 12 July 2010, 09:43

In the past 2 months i've had to replace&recode 2 convenience modules and an airbag module that were left unresponsive after being interrogated by cheap ebay vagcom cables. Those were on a mk4 where the modules were easily replaced from local breakers yards... good luck finding MK6 stuff in the scrappy :wink:

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 10:12

Ok, so Ross Tech is the way to go then.

I'll get a genuine one ordered up.

Thanks guys

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: p3asa on 12 July 2010, 10:34

Not sure what Ross Tech are selling for but
http://www.mi-uk.com/products/accessories/vag-com-diagnostic/ (http://www.mi-uk.com/products/accessories/vag-com-diagnostic/) were doing the original for £250, also worth a try
http://www.gendan.co.uk/category_145.html (http://www.gendan.co.uk/category_145.html)

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 11:20

Thanks P3asa, trying to decide which one to go for?  :huh:

£262 for the 1996 to present HEX USB or the £204 for the Micro CAN USB 2004 to present.

What has everyone else got?

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: Rhyso on 12 July 2010, 11:24

HEX-CAN will do all VAG cars that have the diagnostic port

Micro Can will only do the CANBUS cars

How many mates do you have with older VAG cars  :wink:

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 11:30

Aslong as it works with mine am not really worried about anyone else ( am selfish that way  :grin:) so would Micro CAN be ok with the Golf?

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: Rhyso on 12 July 2010, 11:33

Quote from: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 11:30

Aslong as it works with mine am not really worried about anyone else ( am selfish that way  :grin:) so would Micro CAN be ok with the Golf?

Will work just fine :afro:

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 11:46

Cool, going to order it today then  :smiley:

Thank you

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 12:05

If i got a Micro CAN cable 2nd hand, would it still work ok on my laptop, not sure how that activation works etc?

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: mike. on 12 July 2010, 12:09

Should be no problem, as long as it is a genuine cable it will work on any computer with the VCDS software.

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: Rhyso on 12 July 2010, 12:11

Quote from: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 12:05

If i got a Micro CAN cable 2nd hand, would it still work ok on my laptop, not sure how that activation works etc?

The license is built into the the lead so all you do is download the software from Ross-Tech and away you go

Here's some useful info
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_3.html#3.10

Title: Re: VAG COM Info
Post by: KennyGTI on 12 July 2010, 12:59

Just bought the Micro CAN Cable, hopefully arrive this week  :smiley:

Thanks for all the help guys  :wink: