Majeed Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 hey guys , i bought an obd2 lead from ebay to check an engine code, but iam finding it very hard to get VAG COM to work i follow the instructions yet everytime i test the lead it doesnt recognise it...could anyone tell me how they made it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 you have to pay for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Cant you download a free version from rosstech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavedog Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 you can buy a cd off ebay with versions of the software which work, got it, done it - read about 50 errors off my obd2 mk3 vr6 highline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majeed Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 kavedog - i bought this lead of ebay and it come with a small cd and i installed the version from the cd but for some reason it doesnt work... i think its version 409 or something. could you please tell me how you made yours work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavedog Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 buy purchasing a cd with obd2 communication software on it, it was mostly in german, but worked to read codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeAl Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Unless you have a Genuine RossTech cable, Most of the recent versions of Vagcom, or VCDS as it is now known will not work at all. Some earlier versions will work with non-genuine cables but with very limited functionality i.e. Read/Erase fault codes and reset service light. Nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Unless you have a Genuine RossTech cable, Most of the recent versions of Vagcom, or VCDS as it is now known will not work at all. Some earlier versions will work with non-genuine cables but with very limited functionality i.e. Read/Erase fault codes and reset service light. Nothing more.Shirley the non-genuine cables are ecactly the same as the ross-tech ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Mine didn't work either. Tried it on mine and a mates car, which were both showing fault lights, it did a scan and said no faults were found.Cheap eBay ****e.Wish I'd sent it back but I just put it in a drawer and forgot about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 i did exactly the same phil, my mates genuine cable broke though and the cheap ebay one worked as a replacement so the issue must be within the cheap software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Surely the non-genuine cables are exactly the same as the ross-tech ones?The Rosstech ones have a special chip inside with a coding on which allows you to use full functionality.If you plug a non-ross tech cable into a computer with a propper copy of vagcom on you can only check error codes and virtually do nothing else.i did exactly the same phil, my mates genuine cable broke though and the cheap ebay one worked as a replacement so the issue must be within the cheap softwareIt won't work for adaptions or anything though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 hey guys , i bought an obd2 lead from ebay to check an engine code, but iam finding it very hard to get VAG COM to work i follow the instructions yet everytime i test the lead it doesnt recognise it...could anyone tell me how they made it work.I'm about to buy one of these kits from fleabay myself, anyone have any pointers as to what version and what spec of VAGCOM kit to purchase?I see at least two types (409.1 and 704.1)Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 The USB ones are fine, Its just the people dont know how to use them. You need the 409 or 311 for the USB leads. The newer version wont work.You need to install this driver, Right click- Save asIt will install it on a com-port 1-4 hopefully. Then you use that com-port in vagcom.Ive tried 3 cables and all have been fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 The USB ones are fine, Its just the people dont know how to use them. You need the 409 or 311 for the USB leads. The newer version wont work.You need to install this driver, Right click- Save asIt will install it on a com-port 1-4 hopefully. Then you use that com-port in vagcom.Ive tried 3 cables and all have been fine So you're saying you can use it not only to read and delete error codes, but also to make adaptions, access measuring blocks and workshop coding ?If so how come no Volkswagen specialists use cheep eBay leads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 So you're saying you can use it not only to read and delete error codes, but also to make adaptions, access measuring blocks and workshop coding ?If so how come no Volkswagen specialists use cheep eBay leads?I've seen a few VAG softwares on thepiratebaythanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I will stick to my genuine ross-tech lead. At least I know it does EVERYTHING I need it to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 So you're saying you can use it not only to read and delete error codes, but also to make adaptions, access measuring blocks and workshop coding ?If so how come no Volkswagen specialists use cheep eBay leads?Yes, yes & yes Its not as simple as the proper ross tech lead but it helps the end user like us rather then paying a garage millions to clear and airbag light or somthing simple like that.I used a cheap ebay one on my mates MK1 20VT to clear the codes, Read measuring blocks and made a few changes to throttle the position etc.Using legal software mind, Not downloaded. The unregistered version will only read faults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 It is as simple as buying a genuine ross-Tech lead, comes with licence, and software is downloaded from site for free.I have a clone version og v704 it wasn't eBay cheap, but alot cheaper than a genuine Ross-tech lead, still uses VCDS software. and it's fully functioning.You may be able to get a 2nd hand Ross-tech lead from eBay, may still cost £200+.The £10 eBay lead will read(with no description) and delete fault codes, and reset the SRI(doesn't work on a Lupo anyways!!)V704 on use fully supported USB, no virtual comm's ports needed. Also fully Vista compatable.It is very difficult to understand what you are doing, as most items are coded, little text to explain what the values mean regarding measuring blocks etc... Mostly documented though on the net, very very little for lupo's though.Worth spending the money on a Ross-Tech lead IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 It is as simple as buying a genuine ross-Tech lead, comes with licence, and software is downloaded from site for free.I have a clone version og v704 it wasn't eBay cheap, but alot cheaper than a genuine Ross-tech lead, still uses VCDS software. and it's fully functioning.You may be able to get a 2nd hand Ross-tech lead from eBay, may still cost £200+.The £10 eBay lead will read(with no description) and delete fault codes, and reset the SRI(doesn't work on a Lupo anyways!!)V704 on use fully supported USB, no virtual comm's ports needed. Also fully Vista compatable.It is very difficult to understand what you are doing, as most items are coded, little text to explain what the values mean regarding measuring blocks etc... Mostly documented though on the net, very very little for lupo's though.Worth spending the money on a Ross-Tech lead IMO.Well I'm on a recession-type budget. I've just completed an engine swap on a replacement Lupo gti for the one I wrote off in December and want to give it a check as my emissions light is on the dash.. and my contact over at the Skoda garage is too busy to let me in on the sly to use the comp.I'll take my chances on the 409 from the bay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 So you're saying you can use it not only to read and delete error codes, but also to make adaptions, access measuring blocks and workshop coding ?If so how come no Volkswagen specialists use cheep eBay leads?My "cheap ebay crap" costing me 11quid inc, can do measuring blocks, ECU adaptations, read and reset codes, access comfort module and edit settings, ETC. So youre wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) So youre wrong.Thanks for notifying me in such a manner. Edited May 20, 2009 by nfbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) My "cheap ebay crap" costing me 11quid inc, can do measuring blocks, ECU adaptations, read and reset codes, access comfort module and edit settings, ETC. So youre wrong.He's not wrong.... You are just lucky!!Functions link Edited May 20, 2009 by 99hjhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Thanks for notifying me in such a manner.No probs. You said that only ross tech could do "EVERYTHING" when my 11 quid hong kong poo does the same. Just letting people know that ebay stuff does work.As long as you use the right driver, and match it to the right com port away you go.He's not wrong.... You are just lucky!!Functions linkHow am i lucky? It works because i made it work! Throwing money at the full ross tech doesnt mean its the b all and end all... Edited May 21, 2009 by penry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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