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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: 01664gti on 05 November 2010, 23:06

Title: Vag com software
Post by: 01664gti on 05 November 2010, 23:06

Hi all,Im in need of the software to run diagnostics on a few vw and audi's.I had a scanner before and it was ok but very basic.

What have you guys used and can recommend???

Title: Re: Vag com software
Post by: rubjonny on 08 November 2010, 09:15

its just called vag-com, you need the £10 cable off ebay and software version 409.1

Title: Re: Vag com software
Post by: garethcab on 11 November 2010, 22:44

Free one is fine for basic checking of modules and clearing individual codes as long as it's not some of the newer vag models. Post 2004 ish, they used can-bus which the free item wont read.

The free one is fine on my 1995 golf and ok for 85% of the modules on my 2003 RS6, but it won't read my 2005 vw touran.

I have now purchased a proper one from Ross-tech.

Title: Re: Vag com software
Post by: thebassman on 12 November 2010, 13:35

Are there any cables to avoid off ebay, i have read on here about some not working?
Also do you just download from these guys ?
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vag-functions.html

cheers

Title: Re: Vag com software
Post by: rubjonny on 12 November 2010, 14:25

they're all much of a muchness really. main thing is to make sure your OS is supported by the cable. rosstech only have vcds lite, which does work with cheapo cables usually but i only have a 'modification' for 409.1 if you know what i mean

Title: Re: Vag com software
Post by: whit on 21 November 2010, 20:02

i would say avoid a cable with serial connector (using a serial to USB adaptor)  because thats what :sick: i got and it refuses to work whatever i try!!!! :(