how do i find the strongest port

bluepassion · 24-01-2007, 11:16

hi everyone Ive just bought a lead for the laptop and ran it plugged into the car but it didn't scan much,so how do i find the strongest port to use at the moment its in port 4,I'm sure Ive seen it some wear that you can change port for a better one but how do i know which one

bengie · 24-01-2007, 16:29

there is no such thing as a better or stronger port on a computer they are just ports

when you say it didn't find much what do you mean exactly?

bluepassion · 24-01-2007, 16:34

when i did a scan i think it found the engine and i think the abs,am i using it wrong

bengie · 24-01-2007, 16:48

as long as it connects fine and you can see things like the engine then its connected fine. you don't get stronger ports etc as a connection is a connection, a serial port will transfer quicker than a usb dongle will but it will still pick up every section that it as able to access just a bit slower.

bluepassion · 24-01-2007, 16:51

thanks bengie ill have to have another go at it as a friend wants me to have a go at his vw polo

auroan · 24-01-2007, 16:54

What cable are you using? Orig. ross-tech one or a cheapy ebay copy ? Also what version of VAG-COM

bluepassion · 24-01-2007, 19:57

ebay job and 409 i think

bearthebruce · 25-01-2007, 01:38

The ebay jobs have been known to have issues connecting to modules. Search the forums and you will see that. Some have been able to make them work for their car. Some have given up in frustration. Hope all goes well for you.

-Bruce-
Ross-Tech, LLC

auroan · 25-01-2007, 10:48

Don't think your going to get far with the 409 and an ebay cable. Your lucky to get it working full stop IMHO

24-01-2007, 11:16	#1
bluepassion Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mansfield Posts: 134 Members Car: octavia vrs 2003 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how do i find the strongest port hi everyone Ive just bought a lead for the laptop and ran it plugged into the car but it didn't scan much,so how do i find the strongest port to use at the moment its in port 4,I'm sure Ive seen it some wear that you can change port for a better one but how do i know which one __________________

24-01-2007, 16:29	#2
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,425 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 18 Thanked 152 Times in 133 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port there is no such thing as a better or stronger port on a computer they are just ports when you say it didn't find much what do you mean exactly? __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

24-01-2007, 16:34	#3
bluepassion Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mansfield Posts: 134 Members Car: octavia vrs 2003 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port when i did a scan i think it found the engine and i think the abs,am i using it wrong __________________

24-01-2007, 16:48	#4
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,425 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 18 Thanked 152 Times in 133 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port as long as it connects fine and you can see things like the engine then its connected fine. you don't get stronger ports etc as a connection is a connection, a serial port will transfer quicker than a usb dongle will but it will still pick up every section that it as able to access just a bit slower. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

24-01-2007, 16:51	#5
bluepassion Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mansfield Posts: 134 Members Car: octavia vrs 2003 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port thanks bengie ill have to have another go at it as a friend wants me to have a go at his vw polo __________________

24-01-2007, 16:54	#6
auroan Briskoda Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3,019 Members Car: AUDI A4 B7 2.0 TDI SE Saloon Thanks: 214 Thanked 122 Times in 106 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port What cable are you using? Orig. ross-tech one or a cheapy ebay copy ? Also what version of VAG-COM __________________ The Audi Fleet; '05 Audi A4 2.0 Tdi SE - interior light pack, 3 spoke mfsw, 30mm drop, front seat nets (back), fiscon BT handsfree. '96 Audi A4 2.6 Avant (Breaking - Check out http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/auroan) '93 Audi 80 Avant - Charlie the labrador transporter.

24-01-2007, 19:57	#7
bluepassion Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mansfield Posts: 134 Members Car: octavia vrs 2003 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port ebay job and 409 i think __________________

25-01-2007, 01:38	#8
bearthebruce Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 62 Members Car: 2006 Audi A4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port The ebay jobs have been known to have issues connecting to modules. Search the forums and you will see that. Some have been able to make them work for their car. Some have given up in frustration. Hope all goes well for you. -Bruce- Ross-Tech, LLC

25-01-2007, 10:48	#9
auroan Briskoda Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3,019 Members Car: AUDI A4 B7 2.0 TDI SE Saloon Thanks: 214 Thanked 122 Times in 106 Posts	Re: how do i find the strongest port Don't think your going to get far with the 409 and an ebay cable. Your lucky to get it working full stop IMHO __________________ The Audi Fleet; '05 Audi A4 2.0 Tdi SE - interior light pack, 3 spoke mfsw, 30mm drop, front seat nets (back), fiscon BT handsfree. '96 Audi A4 2.6 Avant (Breaking - Check out http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/auroan) '93 Audi 80 Avant - Charlie the labrador transporter.

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