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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: kr1s77 on 22 March 2005, 20:37

Title: vag-com lead
Post by: kr1s77 on 22 March 2005, 20:37

just seen a vag-com lead on ebay for ?25 + postsge, its from china? :undecided: . just wanted to know if anyone has got from china, if not where should i get one from. if i get one i'll have to get a cheap laptop to use it. ODB 2 connecter used it that compatable with 97 mk3

Title: Re: vag-com lead
Post by: mrwotto on 22 March 2005, 20:41

I have bought stuff off ebay from singapore, I know its not chine, but my stuff arrived ok, and within a week.

I was also looking at a vag com cable today, but am confused as to which lead i would need, mine is a 95 mk3

Title: Re: vag-com lead
Post by: kr1s77 on 22 March 2005, 20:46

i would've thought it would be the same one for all mk3's, not sure which one that is though? :huh:. I forgot to ask, does the software clear the faults?

Title: Re: vag-com lead
Post by: mrwotto on 22 March 2005, 20:53

it may clear some faults, but it cant clear all faults i.e abs light coming on as that will requirea  part being replaced

Title: Re: vag-com lead
Post by: GazTheHat on 23 March 2005, 14:23

Being new to the Golf world. What the hell's a VAG-com lead. Is it a diagnostics thing?

Title: Re: vag-com lead
Post by: topher on 23 March 2005, 14:29

The lead itself is nothing special. Just an OBDII with either serial or usb at the other end (serial preferred). You need to buy the software to clear the faults/make changes or download the free trial version that has limited uses.

www.ross-tech.com is the place to look, email the guy with any questions he's actually very helpful.

Title: Re: vag-com lead
Post by: kr1s77 on 23 March 2005, 17:15

Does anyone know if it would work on a 97 polo (my girls car), as this is main car it would be used on because i will be selling my golf soon