Help!

Danimal · 25-01-2007, 20:27

Ok, got VAG COM going today. I thought it was meant to tell you what the codes meant? I only get, for example:

"17608 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED!
P1200 - 35-00 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED!"

Thats my first question - why do I get that?

Second question:
These are all my fault codes

17608
17544
18010
17705

01039
01314
01304

Whats going on here then? are they big problems? how do I fix them? would they be covered by an upstanding warranty (ie, are they wear and tear?)

WW_VRS · 25-01-2007, 20:29

Did you select the chassis type ? I think that it uses the code file to allow for VAGCOM to give reasonably descriptive errors etc, although I am unable to check as my lead is not with me at the moment

**VRStu** · 25-01-2007, 20:39

I would ensure you have installed the software properly and as WW says make sure you have the correct chassis loaded. Yours will be 1U.

In the meantime you can look up codes here - Category:Fault Codes - Ross-Tech Wiki

eg -

17608/P1200/004608 - Boost Pressure Control Valve (N249): Mechanical Malfunction
[edit]Possible Symptoms
Power Loss
[edit]Possible Solutions
Check Boost Pressure Control Valve (N249)
Retrieved from "http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/17608/P1200/004608"

17705/P1297 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!)
[edit]Possible Symptoms
Power Loss
[edit]Possible Causes
Leaking hoses and/or pipes between components
Check Boost Pressure Control Valve (N249)
[edit]Possible Solutions
Check hoses and/or pipes between components
Check / Replace N249
[edit]Special Notes
Did anyone fitted an extra (wrong) dump valve?
Retrieved from "http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/17705/P1297/004759"

Danimal · 25-01-2007, 21:26

Firstly, thank you for the link to the wikipedia thing.

I made sure that I had the correct chassis selected, and I also follwed the step by step instructions on installation. Still no description of the fault code

Theresias · 25-01-2007, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danimal

"17608 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED!
P1200 - 35-00 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED!"

Which version of VAG-COM are you using?

Danimal · 25-01-2007, 21:43

I am using version 607.3 with a USB interface

Theresias · 25-01-2007, 21:47

Ok, then download and re-install the current version from our website.

Ross-Tech: VAG-COM: Downloads: Current Release and Manual

Danimal · 25-01-2007, 23:16

Nope, still no joy.

Thats the same one that I downloaded previouosly today. I just cant work out why it's not working correctly.

On the main page, in the top right corner it says "9157 codes loaded" i guess that just doesnt include any of the codes mine brings up!

**VRStu** · 25-01-2007, 23:32

Some of your codes are very common and I am sure they would be in there. I suspect a problem with the install or perhaps you could be doing something wrong.

**VRStu** · 25-01-2007, 23:34

Do you have a file called codes.dat in the Ross-Tech folder?

Danimal · 25-01-2007, 23:47

Codes.dat is there

Another thing it doesnt do is the display freeze frame info - where it grades how important the fault code is. I check the box, but nothing shows up.

Never mind - I get to find out what the codes are at least, and then I can just look them up on here

**VRStu** · 26-01-2007, 00:34

I don't think your car will support Freeze Frame.

Uwe@Ross-Tech · 26-01-2007, 01:56

Quote:

Ok, got VAG COM going today. I thought it was meant to tell you what the codes meant? I only get, for example:

"17608 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED!
P1200 - 35-00 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED!"

What kind of PC?
- Make, Model, CPU, RAM?
- What version of Windows?

Where did you buy your VAG-COM stuff?

-Uwe-

25-01-2007, 20:27	#1
Danimal Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 41 Members Car: Octavia vRS 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help! Ok, got VAG COM going today. I thought it was meant to tell you what the codes meant? I only get, for example: "17608 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED! P1200 - 35-00 - Cant decode. CODE FILE NOT LOADED!" Thats my first question - why do I get that? Second question: These are all my fault codes 17608 17544 18010 17705 01039 01314 01304 Whats going on here then? are they big problems? how do I fix them? would they be covered by an upstanding warranty (ie, are they wear and tear?)

25-01-2007, 20:29	#2
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25-01-2007, 20:39	#3
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Help! I would ensure you have installed the software properly and as WW says make sure you have the correct chassis loaded. Yours will be 1U. In the meantime you can look up codes here - Category:Fault Codes - Ross-Tech Wiki eg - 17608/P1200/004608 - Boost Pressure Control Valve (N249): Mechanical Malfunction [edit]Possible Symptoms Power Loss [edit]Possible Solutions Check Boost Pressure Control Valve (N249) Retrieved from "http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/17608/P1200/004608" 17705/P1297 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!) [edit]Possible Symptoms Power Loss [edit]Possible Causes Leaking hoses and/or pipes between components Check Boost Pressure Control Valve (N249) [edit]Possible Solutions Check hoses and/or pipes between components Check / Replace N249 [edit]Special Notes Did anyone fitted an extra (wrong) dump valve? Retrieved from "http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/17705/P1297/004759" __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-01-2007, 21:26	#4
Danimal Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 41 Members Car: Octavia vRS 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! Firstly, thank you for the link to the wikipedia thing. I made sure that I had the correct chassis selected, and I also follwed the step by step instructions on installation. Still no description of the fault code

25-01-2007, 21:43	#6
Danimal Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 41 Members Car: Octavia vRS 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! I am using version 607.3 with a USB interface

25-01-2007, 21:47	#7
Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 430 Members Car: MY 2007 Thanks: 1 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Help! Ok, then download and re-install the current version from our website. Ross-Tech: VAG-COM: Downloads: Current Release and Manual __________________ Sebastian

25-01-2007, 23:16	#8
Danimal Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 41 Members Car: Octavia vRS 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! Nope, still no joy. Thats the same one that I downloaded previouosly today. I just cant work out why it's not working correctly. On the main page, in the top right corner it says "9157 codes loaded" i guess that just doesnt include any of the codes mine brings up!

25-01-2007, 23:32	#9
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Help! Some of your codes are very common and I am sure they would be in there. I suspect a problem with the install or perhaps you could be doing something wrong. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-01-2007, 23:34	#10
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Help! Do you have a file called codes.dat in the Ross-Tech folder? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-01-2007, 23:47	#11
Danimal Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 41 Members Car: Octavia vRS 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! Codes.dat is there Another thing it doesnt do is the display freeze frame info - where it grades how important the fault code is. I check the box, but nothing shows up. Never mind - I get to find out what the codes are at least, and then I can just look them up on here

26-01-2007, 00:34	#12
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Help! I don't think your car will support Freeze Frame. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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