Which Vag Com Lead

Windy · 26-09-2006, 16:09

Hi,

Ive just aquired a copy of VAG-COM, but which lead do I need to fit an 05 Fabia Vrs?

Thanks

Craig.

Goochie · 26-09-2006, 16:12

Anything from a DIY made-in-a-shed item to the authentic Ross Tech. item should be fine. However the cheapo ones tend not to work with anything but the old version of the software (however some do work with the very latest, allegedly)

**VRStu** · 26-09-2006, 16:48

To be slightly clearer your car does not require CANBUS.

So as Phil says one of the cheapo Ebay ones will be fine but you will have limited functionality using Demo Software.

Goochie · 26-09-2006, 17:08

You can, however, find third party cables which do support CANBUS and the latest versions of VAG-COM - some even act as a dongle for the registration - apparently

However, using such a cable is naughty and if you do so you're a bad man

**VRStu** · 26-09-2006, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

You can, however, find third party cables which do support CANBUS and the latest versions of VAG-COM - some even act as a dongle for the registration - apparently

However, using such a cable is naughty and if you do so you're a bad man

Quite right we shouldn't condone such actions.

It is a worthy note that if buying genuine then they can be cheaper by ordering from the US especially with a favourable exchange rate. I got mine from the US without problem.

26-09-2006, 16:09	#1
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Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Which Vag Com Lead Anything from a DIY made-in-a-shed item to the authentic Ross Tech. item should be fine. However the cheapo ones tend not to work with anything but the old version of the software (however some do work with the very latest, allegedly)

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VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,111 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Which Vag Com Lead To be slightly clearer your car does not require CANBUS. So as Phil says one of the cheapo Ebay ones will be fine but you will have limited functionality using Demo Software. __________________ 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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Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Which Vag Com Lead You can, however, find third party cables which do support CANBUS and the latest versions of VAG-COM - some even act as a dongle for the registration - apparently However, using such a cable is naughty and if you do so you're a bad man Last edited by Goochie; 26-09-2006 at 17:09.

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