[Vwdiesel] VAG-COM woes

[Shalyn Shourds]

Thought I'd see if anyone has any ideas.  I broke down and bought the 
VAG-COM software/cable because I need to time the TDI.  Problem is, I 
can't make it work.  The connection doesn't seem to be consistant or 
something.  The program locks up all the time.  I've tried re-installing 
it, re-downloading and re-installing it, running serial port 
diagnostics, and doing all the stuff in the VAG-COM FAQ.  When it's 
running best, the red and green LED's will flicker before locking up in 
a red, usually.  Sometimes, when I'm really lucky, it'll get far enough 
to return a "Controller not Found" error.  When I try it again, it locks 
up.  Anyone had any similar experiences?  I got ahold of Uwe, who is, as 
I understand, the designer.  Found him on the TDIclub page, but all he 
has suggested is sending out a new cable which is good of him, but I 
need to get this thing on the road fairly soon....  If I can get this 
thing to run with the unit I have on hand that would be ideal.   I think 
UPS is starting to slow down under the Xmas load. 

I'm so tempted to get this thing running and sell it at this point.  
Every time I try to drive it, something really really bad happens.  I 
don't think our mojos are compatible. 

-Shalyn