can't use vac com

Lfd · 07-04-2008, 23:06

Hi advise please nephew just got A4 1600se,one of the breather pipes was faulty so repaired it,then some one pop round with a lap top & vag com to see if any faults but would not work,so he put another lead on with diff soft ware i think some think like vag tacho,and the light on the socket did not lite up,and we could see some think on lap top saying going to ground,any idears as the chap tryed it on is seat and was ok.
thank's in advance

**VRStu** · 07-04-2008, 23:16

Has it got an after market radio fitted?

TKW · 07-04-2008, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Has it got an after market radio fitted?

Sounds plausible, although I think the aftermarket radio problem ties the 'K' line to +batt rather than ground. Given the choice though, I'd say that the error message is wrong, and Stu's diagnosis is more likely

**VRStu** · 07-04-2008, 23:35

I could be way off the mark but lets clear up the simple things first.

I'm assuming the VAG-COM is known to work on other cars ok.

Lfd · 07-04-2008, 23:59

Thanks for your quick replyes its got the origianal radio but is dad noticed that when he was driving it back,that if he put the heated rear screen on it interfeard with radio,thought this mint have been with arial built into screen,Also the previous owner said the onboard comp some times works then doesent.And yes the vag come works on other cars,

07-04-2008, 23:06	#1
Lfd Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 37	can't use vac com Hi advise please nephew just got A4 1600se,one of the breather pipes was faulty so repaired it,then some one pop round with a lap top & vag com to see if any faults but would not work,so he put another lead on with diff soft ware i think some think like vag tacho,and the light on the socket did not lite up,and we could see some think on lap top saying going to ground,any idears as the chap tryed it on is seat and was ok. thank's in advance

07-04-2008, 23:16	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 18,781	Re: can't use vac com Has it got an after market radio fitted? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Why not take a look in the Member Services Section Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Weekend Car - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

07-04-2008, 23:35	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 18,781	Re: can't use vac com I could be way off the mark but lets clear up the simple things first. I'm assuming the VAG-COM is known to work on other cars ok. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Why not take a look in the Member Services Section Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Weekend Car - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

07-04-2008, 23:59	#5
Lfd Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 37	Re: can't use vac com Thanks for your quick replyes its got the origianal radio but is dad noticed that when he was driving it back,that if he put the heated rear screen on it interfeard with radio,thought this mint have been with arial built into screen,Also the previous owner said the onboard comp some times works then doesent.And yes the vag come works on other cars,

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