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Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:29 pm
by Godderz23
A few of you guys got the software for this?
Is it just the case of buying the correct lead of say ebay? Or is there more to it?
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:43 pm
by Bradley
You can download a free sample version from here:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-lite/download/index.html
Thats what most people use to view general fault codes etc,it will do the DIY'er fine.You just need to buy a lead from Ebay thats what i did.
Brad
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:05 pm
by Godderz23
Yeah thats what im after. It gives me the option of 2, which one is it?
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:57 pm
by Bradley
Go for VCDS Lite.
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:22 pm
by Godderz23
Thanks mate.
All the leads on ebay say 409.1 i take it any would suffice?
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:25 pm
by Bradley
Yeh pretty sure thats what i use matey.
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:46 pm
by Godderz23
Thanks darling.
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:06 pm
by Bradley
No worries Babes
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:22 pm
by alexperkins
its limited what you can do remember - no setting changing, no adaptation etc
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:29 pm
by Godderz23
Thats cool was only to have a bit of a play with and check faults etc.
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:29 pm
by neilGTI
I have a copy of Vagcom if you want it, works well on my GTI and has adaption settings available, etc.
PM me if you want a copy
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:04 pm
by joe2612
I recentley upgraded to the full version ( chepest one) of VCDS at about 100$. Well worth the money and gives all the adjustment capabilities you'll need.
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:08 pm
by alexperkins
Its worth having the genuine article to be fair
I bought a HEX+CAN USB one (the most expensive
) as the Golf has to have full can compatibility, and its already saved me a fortune.
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:30 pm
by joe2612
I'll probably upgrade to the HEX+CAN at some point.. my cheapy ebay cable has served me well for basic functions.
Re: Vag Com
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:49 pm
by Godderz23
neilGTI wrote:I have a copy of Vagcom if you want it, works well on my GTI and has adaption settings available, etc.
PM me if you want a copy
Hey dude, yeah im keen, got the free one yesterday and going to order the cable this week. What can i do with the full version? I dont really know all that much about them, only thought i could use it to diagnose faults.
Chris.