VAG-COM Cable problem???????

Pythix · 01-03-2005, 21:38

Is there any VAGCOM gurus out there can help with a cable problem???

After ncarring pointed out that you can source cheap vagcom cables from China, I got myself one. For £25 I thought it was worth a shot.......only it don't work and I was hoping at least to be able to read fault codes.

Nick, if and when your tuned in, does yours work???? I have tried 409 and 311 version of vagcom, when I test the connection I get the port is OK but the interface is not found

Any help would be appreciated

/G

Dougal · 01-03-2005, 22:24

Did you have the ignition turned on?

It needs to be on (The engine does not need to be running).

I think you need to use version 311.

Dougal

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRS_2003

Is there any VAGCOM gurus out there can help with a cable problem???

After ncarring pointed out that you can source cheap vagcom cables from China, I got myself one. For £25 I thought it was worth a shot.......only it don't work and I was hoping at least to be able to read fault codes.

Nick, if and when your tuned in, does yours work???? I have tried 409 and 311 version of vagcom, when I test the connection I get the port is OK but the interface is not found

Any help would be appreciated

/G

Fasterbaby · 01-03-2005, 23:49

This is why i bought the real thing... i hope you can get it working, but usually these cheapo copies have problems. Best of luck sorting it

I suppose if it doesn't work £25 isn't too much of a loss.

ScoobyChris · 02-03-2005, 10:58

As Doug said, make sure you have the ignition on.

Does the cable have any LEDs on it - my DIY one does and VAG-COM can perform a test to make sure the connection is good.

Also if you use other devices which make use of COM ports, you might want to power the laptop on with the VAG-COM cable in. I ran into problems with it fighting with my external modem, both of which used the serial port, and that was the only way that seemed to work reliably....

Chris

**VRStu** · 02-03-2005, 16:38

I've got one based on the ELM chip. I managed to get it talking with the car using two other types of SW but not either of the VAG-COM ones?

Anyone else using an ELM based cable?

Pythix · 03-03-2005, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I've got one based on the ELM chip. I managed to get it talking with the car using two other types of SW but not either of the VAG-COM ones?

Anyone else using an ELM based cable?

What software have you tried then???

/G

PS. I am on holiday this week, so only have dialup

Never thought I would look forward to returning to work

***ncarring*** · 03-03-2005, 22:40

Haven't tried mine yet - sorry if I've misled anybody

**VRStu** · 03-03-2005, 22:40

One called digimoto http://www.digimoto.com/ & one called LapLogger http://laplogger.com/

Pythix · 03-03-2005, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

Haven't tried mine yet - sorry if I've misled anybody

Not aimed at you Nick....just you posted a place to get the cable cheap and I decided to get it from there, I was under no impression that you were endorsing the supplier.

If you do get around to trying it though, I would be interested to hear how you get on with it.....

Goochie · 04-03-2005, 08:54

I'm so glad to see this thread LOL! I've just ordered my cable from the guy on EBay.

Where can you obtain a lower version of VAGCOM - the RossTech site only has the latest available for download.

Dougal · 04-03-2005, 09:02

Version 311 is still available on the Ross-Tech website.

It is underneath the downloads for the latest versions of the software.

I have just downloaded it again to check it is OK.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/

Dougal

ScoobyChris · 04-03-2005, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

I'm so glad to see this thread LOL! I've just ordered my cable from the guy on EBay.

Where can you obtain a lower version of VAGCOM - the RossTech site only has the latest available for download.

Just mailed it to you as it's only 1 Mb compressed

Chris

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Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is why i bought the real thing... i hope you can get it working, but usually these cheapo copies have problems. Best of luck sorting it I suppose if it doesn't work £25 isn't too much of a loss. __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

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ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,099 Thanks: 15 Thanked 323 Times in 281 Posts	As Doug said, make sure you have the ignition on. Does the cable have any LEDs on it - my DIY one does and VAG-COM can perform a test to make sure the connection is good. Also if you use other devices which make use of COM ports, you might want to power the laptop on with the VAG-COM cable in. I ran into problems with it fighting with my external modem, both of which used the serial port, and that was the only way that seemed to work reliably.... Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,777 Thanks: 90 Thanked 857 Times in 772 Posts	I've got one based on the ELM chip. I managed to get it talking with the car using two other types of SW but not either of the VAG-COM ones? Anyone else using an ELM based cable? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp 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. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,864 Thanks: 15 Thanked 86 Times in 74 Posts	Haven't tried mine yet - sorry if I've misled anybody __________________ Nick

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Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	I'm so glad to see this thread LOL! I've just ordered my cable from the guy on EBay. Where can you obtain a lower version of VAGCOM - the RossTech site only has the latest available for download.

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Dougal Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Version 311 is still available on the Ross-Tech website. It is underneath the downloads for the latest versions of the software. I have just downloaded it again to check it is OK. http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/ Dougal Last edited by Dougal; 04-03-2005 at 09:04.

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