Albie 0 Posted April 19, 2008 Got to get a version of VAG-COM and the info is not straightforward. I've searched for a thread which gives advice and info on what's what but couldn't find one amongst the loads of others which just mention it. It's mainly to read and reset my K reg Corrado 2.0L 16V but my wife has a P reg Golf GTi too which would be handy. The Corrado has the 2 black and white 2 pin diagnostic sockets with full 4 wires to them. Looking at the Ross site is confusing. It seems to suggest that there are areas which may not get reported on the 16V Corrado. Firstly it only mentions the 90-92 16V and lists what is supported on that, so do I assume the 93> has full functionality? Rapid Data Transfer is mentioned too. Does that mean that the data is always available from the car though at a slower transfer rate? And is that relevant in this sort of application? I don't care what speed the data transfers at as long as I can get to it. For example, it says the ABS section does not support RDT but it is essential for me to at least have ABS available. I know I need a converter to take it from the 2x2 sockets to the full interface, and then the interface/dongle itself. Is there any benefit in getting a cheaper one of these from Ebay where they seem to be listed at low prices? I have a good up to the minute laptop so I assume a modern USB interface is best but do I choose KEY-USB or HEX-USB+CAN? Then I need the software licence. But which version will offer me a full reading of the areas on the Corrado? I have to keep in mind the fact that all I want to do here is to read codes and reset any problems I find. Whether the kit does the interpreting or I do from just reading the info and at what speed is not really of interest. Can anyone who has knowledge of the Ross system, or any other one for that matter, give me the benefit of their experience? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
