pablo_vr6 0 Posted August 25, 2004 whats the going rate for a vagcom system with lead and software etc? been offered it for £50 and I think Ill buy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted August 25, 2004 A license is $99 from the US, but then you'll need a cable. The cable can be had for about £30 if you find the right people. £50 seems to be a good buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrado_barnett 0 Posted August 25, 2004 Anybody actually know how Vag-Com works? :?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 25, 2004 Yeah it interogates the ECU's databank using a special protocol. Due to the small amount of memory in the ECU, the errors are stored as numbers. Ross Tech know what these numbers mean and translate them for you. There are over 7000 codes and translations stored in VAG-COM, so it's pretty comprehensive. Any codes not known will given a 'best guess' translation. VW's scanner just downloads the error numbers and the technicians have to look them up in a book. VAG-COM does all that for you and it's still the best OBD scanner available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrado_barnett 0 Posted August 25, 2004 Thanks, You learn somthing new every day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted August 25, 2004 More generally, OBD is an open protocol - pretty much all modern engine management systems from all use it, though each manufacturer obviously has their own set of error codes and so on. OBD stands for "On Board Diagnostics". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
