Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II

lee c · 04-04-2008, 08:14

Hi,

Does anybody know where to get the new VAG Com lead from, that will fit the new octy II.

Stu poined me at the Ross Tech site but the price is wayyy to high for me to justify getting one. Is there an alternative yet?

Thanks in advance
Lee

Tom_vRS · 04-04-2008, 08:23

I'm afraid the only alternative is a 3rd party cable from ebay and the freeware version of Vagcom.

TKW · 04-04-2008, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I'm afraid the only alternative is a 3rd party cable from ebay and the freeware version of Vagcom.

Which often won't work with CAN cars like the Octy II.

Makefish · 04-04-2008, 09:07

You get what you pay for, imo save that bit extra and get the real deal MicroCan. To be Frank at the current exchange rates you'd be daft not to!

wega3k · 04-04-2008, 09:30

Micro CAN is £179.99 delivered from uk here USB PC diagnostics package for CAN-only VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda cars (approx. 2004 onwards) :: Gendan Automotive Products

**VRStu** · 04-04-2008, 10:45

Microcan will cost your around £125 here - VAG-COM License with Micro-CAN Interface: Ross-Tech Store and allow a bit for shipping and customs

You'll have it in 2 to 3 days.

You cannot get a legal version of VAG-COM for the Octy II other than a genuine Ross Tech Lead from either Ross Tech or Gendan who arre the UK disributer.

wega3k · 04-04-2008, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Microcan will cost your around £125 here - VAG-COM License with Micro-CAN Interface: Ross-Tech Store and allow a bit for shipping and customs

You'll have it in 2 to 3 days.

You cannot get a legal version of VAG-COM for the Octy II other than a genuine Ross Tech Lead from either Ross Tech or Gendan who arre the UK disributer.

Well, I finally cracked and bought one from Gendan today. After shipping and customs and that I guess it'll have cost me £15 - £20 more than importing it.

perkyvrs · 04-04-2008, 23:45

Hope gendan sorted you out as he is a neighbour and a top bloke.Sorted out my felicia which now runs smooth as silk.Its a good job really hes just had baby so he has other things to worry about.

wega3k · 05-04-2008, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by perkyvrs

Hope gendan sorted you out as he is a neighbour and a top bloke.Sorted out my felicia which now runs smooth as silk.Its a good job really hes just had baby so he has other things to worry about.

Got it today, sitting in the car playing with it right now

EDIT -

Don't take that the wrong way

dan_the_v8man · 05-04-2008, 15:52

sorry if this is a daft question, but where do ya plug the interface in on an Octavia II?

**VRStu** · 05-04-2008, 16:43

Look above the accelerator pedal.

smstext · 05-04-2008, 22:00

its certainly worth it and cheaper than keep popping into the garage to do stuff. Also you can do some things that the garage cant do or wont do too!!

TorqueDude · 06-04-2008, 08:38

Stu,

You have to add £25 to that for delivery and another £26 for import duty....

ATB...

**VRStu** · 06-04-2008, 08:40

Yes that's about what I paid a couple of years ago.

wega3k · 06-04-2008, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by TorqueDude

Stu,

You have to add £25 to that for delivery and another £26 for import duty....

ATB...

So taking into account the slightly poor exchange rate you get from a credit card company it actually comes out the same as the Gendan price. Given that I ordered mine at lunchtime on Friday and had it at 10am Saturday, I say support Gendan!

**VRStu** · 06-04-2008, 11:24

Yes it does seem that Gendan may have reduced prices, there used to be a big difference between the two.

smstext · 06-04-2008, 12:17

dont forget the high exchange rate that works in our favour too.

bearthebruce · 06-04-2008, 20:06

I can confirm that Gendan did reduce their prices because of the exchange rate. Dean told me he was going to do that with his last order from us.

04-04-2008, 08:14	#1
lee c Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 207 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Hi, Does anybody know where to get the new VAG Com lead from, that will fit the new octy II. Stu poined me at the Ross Tech site but the price is wayyy to high for me to justify getting one. Is there an alternative yet? Thanks in advance Lee __________________ I don't have a signature. It's all chip and pin now.

04-04-2008, 08:23	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,541 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II I'm afraid the only alternative is a 3rd party cable from ebay and the freeware version of Vagcom. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

04-04-2008, 09:07	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II You get what you pay for, imo save that bit extra and get the real deal MicroCan. To be Frank at the current exchange rates you'd be daft not to! __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

04-04-2008, 09:30	#5
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 325 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Micro CAN is £179.99 delivered from uk here USB PC diagnostics package for CAN-only VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda cars (approx. 2004 onwards) :: Gendan Automotive Products

04-04-2008, 10:45	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Microcan will cost your around £125 here - VAG-COM License with Micro-CAN Interface: Ross-Tech Store and allow a bit for shipping and customs You'll have it in 2 to 3 days. You cannot get a legal version of VAG-COM for the Octy II other than a genuine Ross Tech Lead from either Ross Tech or Gendan who arre the UK disributer. __________________ 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

04-04-2008, 23:45	#8
perkyvrs Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Hope gendan sorted you out as he is a neighbour and a top bloke.Sorted out my felicia which now runs smooth as silk.Its a good job really hes just had baby so he has other things to worry about.

05-04-2008, 15:52	#10
dan_the_v8man Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 367 Members Car: Octavia vRS TFSI 57 Plate Thanks: 16 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II sorry if this is a daft question, but where do ya plug the interface in on an Octavia II? __________________ 57 Mk2 2.0TFSI vRS Estate in Race Blue, Code Red Stage 1 Remap, Code Red Intake, Code Red Engine Cover and Forge Blowoff Spacer

05-04-2008, 16:43	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Look above the accelerator pedal. __________________ 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

05-04-2008, 22:00	#12
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 301 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II its certainly worth it and cheaper than keep popping into the garage to do stuff. Also you can do some things that the garage cant do or wont do too!! __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

06-04-2008, 08:38	#13
TorqueDude Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Members Car: Octy II 2.0TDi DSG Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Stu, You have to add £25 to that for delivery and another £26 for import duty.... ATB...

06-04-2008, 08:40	#14
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Yes that's about what I paid a couple of years ago. __________________ 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

06-04-2008, 11:24	#16
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Yes it does seem that Gendan may have reduced prices, there used to be a big difference between the two. __________________ 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

06-04-2008, 12:17	#17
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 301 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II dont forget the high exchange rate that works in our favour too. __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

06-04-2008, 20:06	#18
bearthebruce Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 58 Members Car: 2006 Audi A4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II I can confirm that Gendan did reduce their prices because of the exchange rate. Dean told me he was going to do that with his last order from us. __________________ -Bruce- Ross-Tech, LLC bruce@Ross-Tech.com

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