craggsy 91 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 I've just ran Vagcom and it came up with quite a few faults, so I cleared em all down and they never came back so i'm assuming they will be fine. Only other one I got was one I expected and that was a front right wheel speed sensor.Just thought i'd say what a great piece of kit this is and saved me taking all 4 wheels of to check all the sensors.I ran it on sisters Lupo and cleared her faults as well, so its nearly paid for itself already Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisdut 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 where did you get it from dude??? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Got the cable and activation key from Here And the software from Here So It is the full version and makes things so easy.....just need a cheap laptop instead of cables running thro' house Link to post Share on other sites
6potmkII 0 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 which one did you download for obd2 plug and after u download it it works straight away? free?iv got access to cables.... so all i need is one of the downloads from the above link?cheers Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 yes, it depends what cable you have as to what download you use.I used version 607.xx as mines a activated cable Link to post Share on other sites
gazchill 0 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Can anyone tell me where the diagnostic port is ? Want to check its the right connection before I order the cable.Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Sounds like a good bit of kit, i think id be afraid to run it, would probably find a million faults!!! Lol. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Can anyone tell me where the diagnostic port is ? Want to check its the right connection before I order the cable.ThanksAbove ashtray to the left. You need to take ashtray out and slide blanking plate to the right Link to post Share on other sites
vr6madmike 0 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 My mate has got it and knos how to use it very handy does all ours for a pint or 2! Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisdut 0 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 did you pay £260 quid for it Link to post Share on other sites
gazchill 0 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Great (Found the port)Does anyone know what functions you loose if you do it the cheap way and get the £39 cable and V4 of the software for £55 ishThanks Link to post Share on other sites
ihpj 0 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I bought the cable (KEY USB) from Ross Tech while I was out in the US this past Summer. I decided to invest in VAG COM simply because I was cream crackered at having to pay £30 - £40 for a fault to be 'read' by a machine.I paid £115'ish all inc. while in the US (exchange rate) - and I'm stunned to see that this piece of kit is being sold here for £200 (inc.)...Latest version of the software rocks, unfortunately though the VR6 doesn't support many of the 'funky controllers' to really customise the vehicle's working Anyhoo, if you buy the official cable, you can download the latest software on ANY machine and it will work in 'full on' mode due to the cable acting like a dongle. Simple, fast and effective ) Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thats why i got the full version. Could of bought from US and saved £50 but knowing my look i'd get spanked by customs or something Link to post Share on other sites
ihpj 0 Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 ...but knowing my look i'd get spanked by customs or somethingYer just paranoid mate Link to post Share on other sites
spanky 0 Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 If you only need it for reading/clearing codes you can get one of these handheld readers from ebay. I got one a couple of months back and it has paid for itself over and over again, a great bit of kit!!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GS100-OBD-2-CHECK-ENGINE-SCANNER-CODE-READER-EOBD-OBD2_W0QQitemZ330035819118QQihZ014QQcategoryZ30921QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to post Share on other sites
latestarter2 0 Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 does anyone live round the swindon area and would be willing to plug into mine for a pint :-) M reg VR6 Link to post Share on other sites
c4mbl 1 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 If you only need it for reading/clearing codes you can get one of these handheld readers from ebay. I got one a couple of months back and it has paid for itself over and over again' date=' a great bit of kit!!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GS100-OBD-2-CHECK-ENGINE-SCANNER-CODE-READER-EOBD-OBD2_W0QQitemZ330035819118QQihZ014QQcategoryZ30921QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/quote']Is this just a simplified version of the one that costs £200??Sounds like it might come in handy!!! Link to post Share on other sites
c4mbl 1 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 any one?? ^^^^^^ Link to post Share on other sites
ihpj 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 does anyone live round the swindon area and would be willing to plug into mine for a pint :-) M reg VR6I work in Bicester mate. I know it aint all that close but thats as best I can offer? Link to post Share on other sites
efil4sbuD 0 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Do you need one of those readers or can you just use a cable from ebay to connect to a laptop with Vagcom installed and get Vagcom to read and clear the codes?James. Link to post Share on other sites
spanky 0 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Do you need one of those readers or can you just use a cable from ebay to connect to a laptop with Vagcom installed and get Vagcom to read and clear the codes?James.Using a laptop, cable and software is the proper way to do it, the hand held ones are a cheap (but still effective) alternatative to the full VAG com that you are on about! Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 i lucky i use works lolbest fault code iv had is the only one iv had, 'maximum enginr revs exceeded' lol Link to post Share on other sites
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