vag-com

[davidfox123]

I have a 2004 rs6 |& would like to know what I need to beb able to use vag-com. I can see loads of leads on ebay but can't find the software. Any help please?

[shineydave]

Ebay ones tend to be cheap and cheerful. prob is you don't get to use half the features in Vag-Com because they're "dumb" interfaces. it's worth splashing out a bit more and getting a genuine Ross-tech lead which will work with the very latest versions of Vag-Com.

and as a bonus you're supporting the guys who write the software and not some fly-by-night fleabayer who is trying to make a quick buck on the back of someone elses work.

there you go, world beating Audi diagnostics with morality built in, lol

[davidfox123]

Surely I would need some software on the pc that you plug it into though?

[MarkB]

Software is free from ross-tech.com. It's the lead thats the 'key' though

[shineydave]

indeed. the "dongle" has the software license built in so all you need to do is download the latest software from the ross-tech website and it will recognise the genuine dongle and enable all the features, a fleabay one doesn't have the license key so won't have all the features

[MarkB]

indeed. the "dongle" has the software license built in so all you need to do is download the latest software from the ross-tech website and it will recognise the genuine dongle and enable all the features, a fleabay one doesn't have the license key so won't have all the features

ebay ones don't even work at all with the latest version

[shineydave]

ebay ones don't even work at all with the latest version

good, if people buy the ross-tech ones it's supporting the people who develope the kit, might even bring the price down

[Jarv]

Dave,

Is there a UK distributor, or do I have to get one direct from ross-tech in the states? Also, there are a couple of options of cable on their site. I'm always a bit nervous about ordering the wrong thing. Assuming that I want USB rather than serial, then there is 'HEX-USB+CAN' at $349 or 'KEY-USB' at $249 listed for the RS4 B5.

I already have a cable, but it's a fleabay one, it works, but its use is limited. I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, a vag-com expert, but I aim to learn. Can you tell me what the difference is between the two cables listed for my car?

Cheers

Jarv

[shineydave]

i think the +can one is capable of diagnosing newer cars like the B7 RS4, mines the key-usb which works fine with my B5 S4, i got mine from the states, couple of days delivery at the most. there is a uk agent but i just went to the source as the exchange rates were so good (or rather the wife did, xmas prezzie)

[fil]

http://www.gendan.co.uk/

is where i got mine, uk seller, recomended here in the vag com section, ordered and recieved in less than 24hrs

[Jarv]

Cheers guys.

Deed done, ordered a KEY-USB one direct from ross-tech. I think the exchange rate will definitely be in my favour, and I'm in no immediate hurry for it. If I don't get stung for any import tax, it will work out at around £145 including delivery.