[s-cars] VAG-COM

[John Cunningham]

I agree w my friend Tom on all points. 

I hardware mod the cheap VAGCOM cables for BMW use, and for that purpose yeah there are PCB version layout and quality differences impacting in how easy it is to either successfully mod or to bork w a soldering iron when trying to hack them. But for the 409/Lite use I have yet to see any real functional issue from one "pirate version" to the next.  

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On May 13, 2014, at 12:30, Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net> wrote:

> JR,
> You are pretty much on your own for what particular chinese cable you are investing in.  I have seen mixed reports from individuals purchasing these for use on the UrS4/6 vehicles.  Here is a link to a forum page on Quattroworld.  The poster's screen name is underlined and maybe blue indicating it is a link (to his email address) so you can ask him directly what cable he had success with.  The cables all indicate they work with VAG-COM 409 which is the last version of the software that does not require a registered cable/dongle.  It is equivalent to the VCDS LITE software available on the ross-tech.com website.
> 
> If the UrS4 or 6 is the only vehicle you plan to use the software with, the LITE version and pirate cables will be adequate for any troubleshooting.  There are a few expanded details for some codes, but if you read the codes list on the ross-tech.com website, you will find a full description for each code.  There are additional functions on the full featured version but I doubt you will find $300 worth for the UrS4/6 cars.  Ewe Ross has a full explanation of the utility of the Lite version on the web site.  That's pretty good service for free.  Just don't expect any phone help on using something you are getting for free.
> 
> If you have newer Audi vehicles in the fleet, then the full version of the software and the cable direct from ross-tech.com will be needed.  There are many more modules/sensors supported with the newer software versions and these are not supported by LITE.
> 
> Be aware that this VCDS system, whether cheap ass chinese pirate cable or full featured version, is simply a code reader and means of modifying the software coding of the vehicle.  It is not a substitute for a qualified tech and won't tell you how to repair your car.  That's where the repair manual comes in.
> 
> Tom '95 S6
>         '95.5 S6 avant
> Knoxville, TN
> 
> http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/284079.phtml
> 
> On Monday May 12, 2014, at 10:15 AM,  JR <audiurs4 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Seems like there are several different models of Vag-Com device out
>> there online and all over on Ebay.  Is there a recommended unit that you
>> guys buy?
>> 
>> -- 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> JR
> 
> 
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