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where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:32 pm
by shaunrs6
HI,im looking to get vag-com i think it will be very useful to me.
is it just the case of getting a lead and downloading the software from somewhere???
or do you have to buy a disc etc??
whats the best/cheapest option to have this on my laptop??
thanks shaun
RE: where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:15 pm
by grizz
Hi Shaun , I got mine from
http://www.ross-tech.com/ .You pay for the cable and then down load the software .
It'll do auto updates for you as well ...
Grizz
RE: where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:47 pm
by shaunrs6
hi grizz,your a great help,thank u.
RE: where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:43 pm
by frazered
check the UK distributor list
quicker than buying from the US
http://www.ross-tech.com/distributors.html
RE: where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:44 pm
by PetrolDave
Second about getting it direct from Ross Tech.
Think about which lead you buy:
1) do you have a USB port on your laptop? Then get a USB lead, when you replace your laptop it almost certainly won't have a serial (RS232) port.
2) do you plan to get a newer VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda at sometime? Then get a HEX-USB+CAN (or HEX-COM+CAN) lead - that will be compatible with your RS6 and all current models too.
RE: where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:05 pm
by shaunrs6
thanks very much
RE: where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:54 pm
by yorkie
Got mine from here, with the current exchange rate probably nearly as cheap as buying from the US.
http://www.gendan.co.uk/category_145.html
RE: where to get vag-com from??????????????
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:49 pm
by frazered
^^ me too
good service
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:32 pm
by shaunrs6
ive just been on rosstech site,and im being thick.
which one do i need to order??what version do people normally get??
and what is the price??
thanks shaun
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:36 pm
by grizz
Get the HEX-USB-CAN Lead .
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:43 pm
by shaunrs6
grizz,is this the $349 version??
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:44 pm
by shaunrs6
grizz,did you get my pm??
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:08 pm
by PetrolDave
grizz wrote:Get the HEX-USB-CAN Lead .
Second that, I got the HEX-COM+CAN then changed my laptop for a newer one and had to trade it in for a HEX-USB+CAN.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:12 pm
by frazered
get this one
http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VCHU.html
by the time you add exchange rate costs and import tax it is the same or cheaper to buy from a UK dealer...
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:09 am
by KiwiRS4
If your looking for a more budget approach...
Just brought a VAG-COM USB cable for the RS4 B5 off wePay £14 (seller gps-ppc). Very prompt delivery, very good support, CD comes with the USB driver and 409.1 from Ross-Tech. I'm using it on a virtiual macine inside VMware Fusion on a Macbook and it works a treat. Car was running limp in 1st gear, scanned the faults, cleared them out, now it's running like a dream again. If your not looking for all the bells and whistles like the newer OEM Ross-Tech versions then this maybe the solution for you. If your based in the Windsor area I'd be happy to give a demo.