Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Where is the best place to buy VCDS and will it do the RS6 and my son's Scirroco 2010 ?
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Yes. It will do both.
I got mine from ilexa.co.uk.
Gendan also do them.
/I don't know what the licensing is like these days. They went down in my estimation when they limited the number of cars you could scan. I've used mine on a lot of different cars. Just fellow enthusiasts. I would hate to say to someone that I couldn't scan their car because my license only allows 3 cars or something.
I got mine from ilexa.co.uk.
Gendan also do them.
/I don't know what the licensing is like these days. They went down in my estimation when they limited the number of cars you could scan. I've used mine on a lot of different cars. Just fellow enthusiasts. I would hate to say to someone that I couldn't scan their car because my license only allows 3 cars or something.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Cheers for the quick reply Shopp. I will have a look see, surprised they have a limit, take it when your by the limit you would need another subscription.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
There's a lot of info on there about the vin limits. The only version I would consider is the pro version which is what they all used to be. Except that now it's very expensive. But then I do a lot more than just read codes and reset. There are 20 quid tools on Amazon that can do that.
/bitter rant off.
/bitter rant off.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Had a look on ilexa.co.uk. and there's 3 types, 3 vin £229, 10 vin £280 I think and professional £450.
2nd hand professional would be handy but is pricey.
2nd hand professional would be handy but is pricey.
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
It's an extremely useful tool. Maybe the vin limit isn't an issue for you.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
There are a couple on Ebay. Be interesting to see what they go for.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Just looking at eBay now but probably best yo buy from s reputable site lol. Got 4 vw audi s in my family alone so 10 vin should be ok but got some friends with Audi s aswell so itstouch and go...decisions decisions
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Thanks for your help Shopp, ordered the 10 vin one from Gendan.
If anyone in southwest Scotland needs help with their car just give me a shout...thats after I get to know how to use it lol.
Gav.
If anyone in southwest Scotland needs help with their car just give me a shout...thats after I get to know how to use it lol.
Gav.
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
I have the old Hex USB Pro set, does that mean I will be limited from now on?
Avus Avant, RNS-E mk2 with sds and Bluetooth, Milltek, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Forge, ITG, A.C.E, Wagner, FBMFSW, MTM.
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
No, they're not limiting those. Just the new ones. They're not Photobucket.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Vag-com/vcds, which one do I need ?
Try to find an old HEX+CAN interface, better value for your needs and for that matter you need both K-line (actually Dual K-line in RS6 C5) and CAN support. There was also a cable with only CANbus support (Micro-Can)
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