jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 I've seen the VAG COM cables for sale on Ebay and i'm interested in buying one. Seem to be good value, I've downloaded and installed the free Ross Tech software and used the demo part of it, appears to be fine for diagnosing probs. Has anyone else purchased one of these cables and used the free software? For Link to post Share on other sites
tinny22 11 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 i bought one from ebay can't get it working on my laptop i downloaded from ross tech the software. send me a email and i will let you try this lead i will send it free p&p if you can send it back to me i just want to ses if it is my lead or my laptoptinny22 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Have you got a link to the cable you are going to buy? Link to post Share on other sites
mightyvr6 0 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 My mate bought a cable too (off ebay)and can't get it to work either. I bought one from skpang and it works fine. Did cost three times as much though. Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Type in VAG COM on ebay search and plenty of listings will appear, not sure which one i'd go for tho'. Link to post Share on other sites
cadguy77 0 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 got one off ebay with a cable and software licence dogle box thingy, and i couldn't get it to work Link to post Share on other sites
Justicevr6 0 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 I would rather buy a new one ro at least a secondhand one that brought and used for my car then sold on again as S/HI priced one up from a UK supplier and it was Link to post Share on other sites
matrix 0 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 what requirements are needed for using a vag com i know the obvious a laptop but i mean system requirements. Link to post Share on other sites
mightyvr6 0 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 The relevent info is on the ross-tech website Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Just recieved my VAG COM cable purchased off Ebay. Gonna downlad RossTech software and put it to the test this weekend, I'll post how I get on. Link to post Share on other sites
jezmoz 0 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 it's the obd1 vag com cable adpters that are like rocking horse shit!! Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Mine is a 93 VR6, but has an OBD2 connector (16 pin connector). The lead comes with a 30 day money back guarantee (plus 50% of shipping costs). If it turns out to be shite I'll be shipping it str8 back! Link to post Share on other sites
B6MFD 0 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 so when people are on about vag coms......all i need is a lap top, cable and a download of software right? Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Ok, I've just tested the cable and free software... works just fine. Had a engine speed sender fault code which I reset. No other codes showed up. Couldn't test my ABS module as the software couldn't communicate with the ABS module.... my ABS light comes on and stays on permanently, has done for months, could be the module at fault seeing as how the VAG COM couldn't communicate with it. A very interesting point to also note was the real time logging of engine performance data, this can either be viewed on the included 'VAG SCOPE' software, or in Microsoft Excel. I took the car for a drive while logging data and could go back and view various parameters such as rpm, coolant temp, injector on time, EGR temp,, battery voltage etc. I'm impressed so far and for Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 is your car odb1 or odb2? also engine speed sensor is irrelavent when the engine isnt started. sweet Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Mine is OBD1. Correct with the speed sender fault, tells you that in the excellent downloaded PDF manual. ine has a OBD2 connector (16 pin type), though you can buy the earlier type connector too (2 x plug connector). If all you want is to be able to read/clear fault codes then this lead/software is ideal. Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 were would my conector be 1995 vr Link to post Share on other sites
Justicevr6 0 Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Herehttp://en.openobd.org/locations.htm#vw_sharan_7m Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 nice one have a look for it then i might buy the 2x2 vag com cable.which u can use it for both anyway Link to post Share on other sites
tinny22 11 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 which verson have you downloaded from rosstinny22 Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 I downloaded the 409.1 & 311.2 versions, both of which work with my cable. Source a suitable cable first, ask which version of the ross-tech VAG COM software is compatible then make your purchase. Link to post Share on other sites
B6MFD 0 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Im very inexperienced when it come to this sort of thing so is it easy to use? can i use any modern laptop? help will be appreciated as im looking at buying a laptop pretty soon Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyedinburgh 0 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Very easy to use:laptop must have a serial port on it, or usb if you buy a usb cable. install software. connect cable to pc and OBD port. run software. click on test or series of tests you wish to perform. after a minute or so you get a list of fault codes and an explanation of what the code means. you can also reset the code. hope this helps, for detailed info download the PDF file instuction guide for the version of the software you require from http://ross-tech.com Link to post Share on other sites
B6MFD 0 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 yeh thats great mate cheers Link to post Share on other sites
B6MFD 0 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 do you know which Cable/download i will require for a 97 golf vr6?i Know i sound stupid Link to post Share on other sites
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