VCDS cable and software

[branchespark]

Where are you based? Are you looking for a permanent cable in your toolbox or just for playing?

[Buck]

Hi

I'm in Yorkshire (Huddersfield)

I'd been toying with buying one if it was cheap enough but I guess it's about having a play and seeing what I can do to make the car more personalised i.e. dial staging; MPH display etc.

[Rhyso]

If you plan on keeping your car for longer than 12 months or you if your next car is going to be within the VAG range then its a worthwhile investment as it could potentially save you hundreds in dealer diagnostic fees

Also, if you buy the HEX-CAN version you can scan all the VAG groups cars    Its a good way of meeting local dubbers too as you can offer to help out and recoup the cost of the lead

I bought my lead nearly 4 years ago and its been invaluable 

[The Doc]

Hi

I'm in Yorkshire (Huddersfield)

I'd been toying with buying one if it was cheap enough but I guess it's about having a play and seeing what I can do to make the car more personalised i.e. dial staging; MPH display etc.

Your only an hour away from me - dive over if you want and you can use my VCDS lead.

[am1w]

How much would the whole kaboodle cost?

I will keep the GTI for 24 months. After which I may or may not buy a VAG car.

When I spoke to my VW Service Dept about updates etc, I was assured that at every service I would have my ECU updated and any other updates installed FOC as a complementary gesture to me. I can even have my cornering lights activated FOC. Pinch of salt?

[Rhyso]

How much would the whole kaboodle cost?

I will keep the GTI for 24 months. After which I may or may not buy a VAG car.

When I spoke to my VW Service Dept about updates etc, I was assured that at every service I would have my ECU updated and any other updates installed FOC as a complementary gesture to me. I can even have my cornering lights activated FOC. Pinch of salt?

Genuine leads are approx £250.  I got mine for £175 

You can't to ECU updates with VCDS though.  Need a different lead and software altogether

[ajmoir36]

You can get original cables HERE

I had a cheap eBay one once but it kept losing comms so bought the original.
I don't mind paying, considering the effort that has been put into the development and the amount of use it has had.

I got mine from Gendan, excellent support too.  Also found out today it could read the OBD-2 info from a Honda Accord 2006, as VCDS seems to be able to read OBD-2 info aswell. Unfortunatly OBD-2 is limited and looks like it was designed for emission related stuff only.

[Snoopy]

How much would the whole kaboodle cost?

I will keep the GTI for 24 months. After which I may or may not buy a VAG car.

http://www.mi-uk.com/products/accessories/vag-com-diagnostic/
http://www.gendan.co.uk/category_145.html
http://www.ilexa.co.uk/acatalog/vagcom.html


Distributor list UK

Gendan Limited
Unit 14 Llys Caer Felin
Felinfach
Swansea SA5 4HH
+44 0 1792 588002

ilexa Onboard Diagnostics
Truro, Cornwall TR2 4YF
p: +44 01726 884 010
f:  +44 01726 808 021

Marshall's Industrial Ltd.
Volkswagen Power Systems & Components
IMPCO Gas Systems
Beadle Estate
Hithercroft Road, Wallingford,
Oxfordshire, UK
OX10 9DG
p: +44 (0) 1491 834666
f:  +44 (0) 1491 839777
email: sales@mi-uk.com

[Keithuk]

True Snoopy and there is V-Tech and VCDS.IE but they don't show prices. The cheapest place in the UK is where I had mine from Ilexa £264.14 but their forum is crap. Oh that was the old VAT price before Christmas. 

[Snoopy]

I listed what was on Ross-Techs website 
I got mine before chrismas from Marshals as i wanted a plastic case with mine.