Vag com and laptops

[lengster1]

Just treated myself to a laptop and wondered if i can buy and use vagcom on it without writing it off for normal use if you know what i mean,how much would vag com cost including a genuine lead,my laptop is a cheapish dell one if it makes any difference

[fade2grey]

Vagcom will work fine on most systems - just make sure you get the right connector on the cable - probs USB these days

[yorkie]

Tiny program considering what it does, won't affect it for other use at all.

Buy a genuine lead though, cost around £260 here but I think cheaper from the US.

[lengster1]

So if i order it all from rosstech i can load it up on the laptop and just use it as and when required and carry on using my laptp for normal use,sorry if i seem a little simple on this im no it IT wizzard at all ha ha,just thought id seen on here that people had bought laptops specifically for vagcom use and i wondered why

[yorkie]

Buy the cable, download the software and away you go.

I think the reason people (including me) bought laptops for it is we couldn't buy an extension lead long enough to run it from a desktop.

Plus not a good idea to have your car sat outside with the keys in the ignition while you are in the house looking at Vag-Com.

[yorkie]

Police Officer "when did you notice your car was stolen sir?"

Desktop Vag-Com user "when the cable jumped out of my computer and disappeared out of the window"

[lengster1]

Yes i dont think he will have heard that one before ha ha whih option did you guys go for?And were did you buy from uk or rosstech?Im tempted with the hex one to do later cars but is it worth the extra?Can i ask what you guys paid and delivery time from states?

[yorkie]

I bought the full hex can usb which does all the latest vehicles for 260 spons from Gendan in the UK.

The software is free, the cable contains the license and the first time you use it it will register to it.

Not only can you then check your car but you can have fun telling your mates they have faulty flaps (aircon) etc.

[PetrolDave]

VAG-COM works fine on my Dell Inspiron 510m.

I have a HEX-COM+CAN lead, and VAG-COM 704.1

[lengster1]

Thanks Dave i have an inspiron 1501 with vista its only an amd but should be ok i hope? How did you guys order with rosstech i emailed a week ago and heard nothing as yet,tempted to order from elixia in the uk more expensive but like the idea of them being on the end of the phone while im awake! Im no IT wizzard at all will i fumble my way through it ok or will the uk back up be helpfull?

[PetrolDave]

I'm running Vista too, having upgraded to 2GB RAM.

I ordered online from Ross-Tech, paid the Customs fee when the lead arrived (Ross-Tech email you an invoice and enclose a "customs" invoice with the lead?!). I've had great support online from Ross Tech both direct and via the many forums they are active on - I don't see a need for UK based backup.

[derdle]

I run Vagcom quite happily on a 4 year old HP jobby (XP) with a steam driven processor.

The software is a piece of cake to install (well on XP anyway...not going anywhere near Vista for a few years!).

Paul

[lengster1]

Thanks guys im up and running just having a bit of a play with it,gutted it didnt show any issues my car has been coming on boost a little lumpy and hoped it would pull some faults up.

[quattrokid1]

I just cant believe the lead costs what you say!! HOLLY .....!!

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

I am about to get a new laptop tomorrow so interested in getting a copy of the program, but with the costs of the lead... perhaps not then!

[derdle]

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