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Offline k18dan

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #10 on: 07 October 2009, 12:42 »
Sorry to hijack your thread mate, but just looking at that ebay link and it says it doesn't work with the MK5 Golf... anyone got a link for a ebay one that is good, and also works with the mk 5?

Offline JamesBaby

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #11 on: 07 October 2009, 12:58 »
MK5 uses the newer version of the software and a different spec cable. Go to the Ross Tech website and see which version you need, then you gave options of Ross Tech cable or ebay version.

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #12 on: 07 October 2009, 21:41 »
This was a handy thread - just ordered this myself (Exact one from this link) for my 8v GTi as my ABS and Airbag lights are on so hopefully I can sort these out but quick question. Where do I plug it in?
I know in Vauxhalls it's near the handbrake but where is it in the golf?

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #13 on: 07 October 2009, 21:46 »
Sorry to hijack your thread mate, but just looking at that ebay link and it says it doesn't work with the MK5 Golf... anyone got a link for a ebay one that is good, and also works with the mk 5?


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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #14 on: 07 October 2009, 21:55 »
This was a handy thread - just ordered this myself (Exact one from this link) for my 8v GTi as my ABS and Airbag lights are on so hopefully I can sort these out but quick question. Where do I plug it in?
I know in Vauxhalls it's near the handbrake but where is it in the golf?

Thanks in advance.


Remove the ashtray. Then on the left, there is a plastic cover that will slide to the right. This will reveal the plug.

Offline Deano2711

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #15 on: 08 October 2009, 08:36 »
Just removed the front ashtray from mine and there is no panel that moves/slides to reveal a plug. Is there a different place to look. Mine is a 1997 model if this helps. Or if anyone has pics??     Cheers     Deano

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #16 on: 08 October 2009, 08:43 »
Panel next to ashtray I thought  :undecided:
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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #17 on: 08 October 2009, 08:53 »
Next to the ashtray is the cigarette lighter which does not come out. When I was having a look and pulling panels (gently) the dash frontage was moving so have not found a removable part yet.  HELP!!!!!!lol     Deano

Offline axewielder

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #18 on: 08 October 2009, 09:41 »
the panel to the left of the ashtray should slide across to the right, i think some old ones had a different possition but 97 should deffo be there

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Re: Vagcom??????
« Reply #19 on: 08 October 2009, 09:48 »
Got it Buddy. Well hidden or what!!!!!  Thanks for your help I will have a play about with it later     Cheers     Deano