VAG Com Check

[toddster900 0]

Can a computer check simply scan the system for any slight inperfections or is it a case of interogating one individual part at a time. I ask as there are a few little things bothering me and i was thinking of getting a VAG check done but am unsure of the value in this.

 

Any comments welcomed

 

Cheers

[dr_mat 0]

Yes, it'll scan all the potential errors at once ..

But don't pay the dealers for it unless you have specific reasons to do so. It's such a quick procedure they'll just rip you off - £50 for nothing..

[toddster900 0]

Yeah thats cool got a good local V/A guy who likes the sound of good crisp notes.

 

Cheers.

[dr_mat 0]

Got a laptop? Get a cable for £30 ... Saves some cash in the long run ..!

[toddster900 0]

Is it easy to do?

[dr_mat 0]

Doddle!

Grab a cable off ebay. Download the software from http://www.ross-tech.com. Install. Connect.

[toddster900 0]

They only seem to have the 16 pin connectors on ebay. Is there a convertor you buy or is it a differant cable all together?

[dinkus 10]

You can buy converters for the 2x2 connectors. You can get them from the official VAG-COM manufacturer, Ross Tech's website

 

Random, amusing bit of info I saw on their site - the VAG-COM equivolant for BMW's is called 'BIM-COM' :lol:

[toddster900 0]

Any one know what one is best. TThere seems to be two. One with a box in the middle of the cable, about twice the price, and the cheaper one is just a lead.

[dinkus 10]

The best one is the one I linked to in my post ;)

[Dixxy 0]

What cable would i need for a 94 VR6?

[dinkus 10]

It's probably the 16 pin jobby, but take a look.

 

Pull the gear stick surroung backwards and up - the VAG-COM connector is under there, on the front of the surround.

[toddster900 0]

Sorry not making my self very clear. Imeant what is the best lead as opposed to just the convertor. There seem to be two differant types on ebay.

[dinkus 10]

The genuine Ross Tech stuff uses a 16pin connector, then a 2x2 converter if you need it, but I'd imagine the ebay jobbies are all much of a muchness - it just depends on whether you're likely to need to use the 16pin connector on anything.

[toddster900 0]

Sound. Cheers for the help!!

[dr_mat 0]

Ross tech are obviously the best ones, but they are "expensive". You get what you pay for though. I bought a £30 job off ebay and it's been fine, functionality wise, but it's a bit flimsy and I wouldn't trust it if I relied on it..

[RW1 0]

For future proofing, buy a lead with an electronic isolation interface, not the optical version. Optical versions won't work with later versions of VAG-COM ie v4.09 and above.

 

For Corrado either type of interface will work on a VR6/8v but the 16v has defo to be the electronic isoaltion type interface for the 16v engine ECU.

 

It's probably the 16 pin jobby, but take a look.

 

Almost certain unless a 1993 registered late in early 1994 year plate.

 

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[CorradoDriver 0]

hey, quick question, im gona buy a vag com wire off of ebay that has the 2x2 port built in along with the other one, my only question is what software do i use, ive seen so many on rosstech but how do i know which one 2 choose, its probably straight forward but knowing me im missing it

[Critical_Mass 10]

Call me stupid, but what software do you use to do it?