VAG-COM/VCDS EVERYTHING

[paro44]

I listen the same... but, in the newer 10.6.3 /11.2, must set back de system date? :S

Thanks.

It's necessary for betas, they run out. The latest non-beta (10.6.4) should work (maybe with a nag-screen "outdated, please update"). I haven't tried out yet, so this is my guess.

About blocking: it was this thread, some pages before: (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...ml#post1123741)

[paro44]

Hi fellas, having read through this thread I see repeated comments about the perils of using crappy Chinese interfaces.

If you aren't buying from China where are you buying them from?

I've seen a schematic drawing and PCB layout posted in this thread is this what some of you usd to build a DIY interface?

Thanks.

I guess most interfaces are from china. The quality differs (soldering, components), but "crappy" often means newer
interfaces with ft232rl on it or with write protection chips. It is harder to upgrade them. Interfaces with ft232bm/bl are easier, they were used up to version 805.
If you wanna diy just look out for shematic with ft232bm on it.

[Fiver]

Thank you for the detailed information paro44, I now have a better understanding of how things are.

My preference is to buy a ready made clone as I don't really want to take the time sourcing the parts or making a board and so on.

Are you or anyone else able to recommend a reputable seller for a "quality" 805 clone interface?

I'm not particularly concerned about having the latest software and firmware builds. I'd much rather have an earlier release version of VCDS which can be relied upon.

[KenshinPT]

Hi fellas, having read through this thread I see repeated comments about the perils of using crappy Chinese interfaces.

If you aren't buying from China where are you buying them from?

I've seen a schematic drawing and PCB layout posted in this thread is this what some of you usd to build a DIY interface?

Thanks.

You'll spend more money in building your own interface than buying an assembled one.

further ver blocked because leaked.
one day public, second day new beta out, and bye bye..

good job leechers

Why bother releasing a new beta just for block the interface? You can still use the last stable version without time limit (10.6.4)

Secondly, if you really wanna use 11.2 you can change date, run a setup date launcher, or even modding the .exe to remove the time limit.

So, IMO... the release was not just for banning 11.2 but to bring and test new functionalities

Regards

[Fiver]

Yep, that's another reason for me not wanting to build one if I can avoid it.

[esrodi]

hey guys
i got a question for you experts:
after a friend done service reset on Passat 2007, dash shows this:
"trAxxx" without quotes of course!:P
and "xxx" are last digits of the mileage!

Mileage was not altered!No errors on dash or dead fuses!
Entire value can be seen using vcds! dash and ecu!

any ideas? how to fix this!?
thnx

It seems that transport mode is active. Try to deactivate it.

[pirolla]

Let me see if I understood: I buy one of those china crappy cables, and after that I reprogram it, and then I'm able to use VAG-COM without the limitations??

[KenshinPT]

Let me see if I understood: I buy one of those china crappy cables, and after that I reprogram it, and then I'm able to use VAG-COM without the limitations??

Yes, you can upgrade to newer versions. But BL or BM versions are easier to upgrade than RL versions.

So, buy a VCDS with a FTDI232BL or BM

Good luck

[pirolla]

I have a cable which came with the VAG-COM 409 software. It only has two ICs: a LM393 (Voltage comparator), and the FTDI FT232BL. I took a picture of it. The LM393 is soldered on the other side.

I read that with this cable, I'll only be able to use VAG-COM 409 and VCDS Lite. Is that correct? I got both softwares cracked just to see how they go, and everything seems to be fine.

But what I'm realising from the posts is that there is another kinf of cable, with a little more hardware on it (like a CAN module), and that Ross Tech is blocking some features in their software via FIRMWARE. Is that why people are reflashing their units: so they can run newer software versions with all the features unlocked??

If so, what kind of cable should I look for in ebay ? One that comes with a VCDS software? And then I follow the tutorials to reprogram it?

Another question: is there any way to reprogram the injection tables of a VW? (without speding a lot of money, of course!). I have a 2001 mk4 golf, with 266 thousand Km, and want to play with it a bit =D And my friend has a Passat B3, 1996.

Cheers

[KenshinPT]

I have a cable which came with the VAG-COM 409 software. It only has two ICs: a LM393 (Voltage comparator), and the FTDI FT232BL. I took a picture of it. The LM393 is soldered on the other side.

I read that with this cable, I'll only be able to use VAG-COM 409 and VCDS Lite. Is that correct? I got both softwares cracked just to see how they go, and everything seems to be fine.

But what I'm realising from the posts is that there is another kinf of cable, with a little more hardware on it (like a CAN module), and that Ross Tech is blocking some features in their software via FIRMWARE. Is that why people are reflashing their units: so they can run newer software versions with all the features unlocked??

If so, what kind of cable should I look for in ebay ? One that comes with a VCDS software? And then I follow the tutorials to reprogram it?

Another question: is there any way to reprogram the injection tables of a VW? (without speding a lot of money, of course!). I have a 2001 mk4 golf, with 266 thousand Km, and want to play with it a bit =D And my friend has a Passat B3, 1996.

Cheers

Your cable is a KKL cable thus CAN is not available.

You should buy a VCDS HEX CAN OBD2 hardware -> versions 5xx or higher.

Regards.

[vyger]

What's your hardware ??
give us some photo.

These are photos of my VAG106 from DX:






DealExtreme: Customer Uploaded Photo Gallery - VAG106 Car Diagnostic Cable - Black

[DaniXDX]

Photos from inside the cable ...

In summary:

RL with v10.6.0 (SW with loader) (same HW 908)
RL with v10.6.3/v11.3 (SW with loader) (HW?)

BM / BL with v10.6.0 (SW original)
BM / BL with v10.6.3 (SW original)
BM / BL with V11.3 (SW with loader)??

OK? Thanks

[DaniXDX]

Here are 11.2 with RL:

vag com 11.2(FT 232RL),

And 11.2 with BL:

Vag com 11.20(FT 232 BL),

can use the sofware of vag com 11.20 / 10.64 / 10.63 /10.62 / 10.60 (in this only)

[vyger]

Here are 11.2 with RL:

vag com 11.2(FT 232RL),

And 11.2 with BL:

Vag com 11.20(FT 232 BL),

can use the sofware of vag com 11.20 / 10.64 / 10.63 /10.62 / 10.60 (in this only)

Dani,
my VAG106 have the same exterior appearance than the one you are indicating , it have FTDI BL, but mine vag106 has a FTDI RL.

[DaniXDX]

Dani,
my VAG106 have the same exterior appearance than the one you are indicating , it have FTDI BL, but mine vag106 has a FTDI RL.

Yes.

But the picture of DK, if not appreciated RL, BM or BL ... : S

So with that look, come with RL and BL / BM, no?

Thanks.