vag-com, ... quick question

[quattro999]

Hi all,

just a quick question, i am looking to to buy vag-com for my rs,
would like to double check which one is the correct one

VAG-COM License with KEY-USB Interface

VAG-COM License with KEY-COM Interface

from the ross tech site,

cheers

[MarkB]

Either will work fine. It all depends if you want a USB interface or Serial Port version. Does your laptop have a serial port?

[mbelle]

What version of the software do you need to download?

[quattro999]

i`ll have t have a look at the back of the laptop to see , not used ti in a while,,

not sure what version to download ?? whats recommended for using with the b5 rs ?

sorry

[quattrokid1]

me to... i am interested in vag com download butn where do I get the lead from?

[Jarv]

me to... i am interested in vag com download butn where do I get the lead from?

I bought my key USB cable direct from Ross-Tech in the States, worth every penny:

http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merc ... ode=VAGCOM

Latest software is release 704.1 and available here:

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/current.html

Hope this helps.

[searider]

Might be worth getting the CAN option if you are thinking long term and looking at newer cars in a few years time.

[quattrokid1]

WOW!! those cables are expensive!!

thanks gys for your advice.

downloaded the VAG COM program:)

[nickelvery]

I run with version 409.1 (i think) and use a 20 quid cable of ebay which is fine but you are better off getting a gen cable for more of the features. Well worth the money.

[clived]

WOW!! those cables are expensive!!

thanks gys for your advice.

downloaded the VAG COM program:)

It isn't really the cable that is expensive - you're paying for the licence key for the s/w as the cable acts as an activation dongle.

[quattro999]

cheers folks,, i know what is required now , many thanks,

look forward to getting all set up , long term will save money rather than using main dealers,

many thanks for reply`s