Vag com and laptops

[PetrolDave]

is the lead compatable for ALL Audi's then or model specific?

If you get the HEX-COM+CAN or HEX-USB+CAN lead that will work with ALL Audis, VWs, Skodas & SEATs.

I know it seems expensive, but when you've saved 2 or 3 trips to the dealer (and you will) it's paid for itself.

[shineydave]

and remember you can scan and log your car (and many others) anytime you like. in my experience Audi don't scan your car for DTC's at service

[lengster1]

I checked the rs4 out and it came up clean,but i have a T plate a4 T sport that will only tickover,changed maf of a 99 golf gti i have and tried the throttle body as well,all to no avail,vagcom throws up loads to do with low and intermitent readings from the TPC but the golf one when fitted to the car throws the same yet its fine when fitted to the golf,any ideas guys,flow rate of fuel pump is good,checked the continuaty of the wiring from TPC to ecu and is all good,im at a loss and a bit new to vagcom,any pointers would be appreciated guys

[clived]

The lead is expensive, but the program is free! You've only got to diagnose faults a couple of times to pay for itself (at Audi rates). The guys behind vagcom have done a lot of work with the product and the technical support/backup is damn good too - very much value for money!

Paul

The s/w isn't free Paul As I guess you know, but for the benefit on the OP, the "expensive" lead actually acts as a dongle to take the free, but limited functionality, software you can download to fully functional wonderness

[P_G]

Perhaps a bit of a naive question but when downloading release 908.2 and it comes to the USB driver installation by Dell Latitude with XP comes up with an untested software may FCUK your system message. Has anyone had issues with the USB driver for VAG-COM affecting normal function of their laptops? I see Rosstech have a disclaimer regarding these things and this is a work machine so I'd rather it didn't go wrong?

[no_RS]

The untested software warning is just microsoft trying to drum up business for its own software certification program, just another way of them trying to fleece people.

If you have any concerns then set a system restore point (see backup/restore under control panel) before doing the install, if you have problems you can just restore the system back to before the drivers were installed.