VAG COM query...

Fasterbaby · 07-12-2004, 19:56

Right here goes, i have a mate in the trade who usually does my servicing but his garage doesn't have a VAG COM rig, if i get him to service my VRS with genuine parts and i buy a VAG COM myself, can i keep it on variable servicing by setting it myself using the VAG COM?
Also i would need a USB setup as neither of my Lappy's have serial, does USB work ok?
Finally is it fairly easy to use and are instructions included?

Thanks guys

boyced · 07-12-2004, 21:24

You can buy USB cables, or you can get a serial usb adaptor.

Other question I don't know. I'm sure an expert will be along soon.

ScoobyChris · 08-12-2004, 00:08

You can get USB cables, but I've heard there are some issues with them. Not sure how true that is though, especially as it's harder and harder to find a new laptop with a serial lead

When you're talking about variable servicing with VAG-COM, are you just talking about resetting the service indicator, or something else?

Chris

Fasterbaby · 08-12-2004, 00:43

I am talking about resetting the service indicator, but i want it to stay on variable servicing. From what i understand (not much

) if i reset the service indicator as per the manual i will revert to fixed servicing. Which i don't really want as i do not do a lot of mileage. I am quite happy to buy the USB version if it works ok, but i would not be happy to spend over £200 and be having problems. Could you please PM me or mail me regarding the trial version please.

**roo** · 08-12-2004, 12:47

You don't need Vagcom to reset the service indicator, it should show you how in the manual

Roger M · 08-12-2004, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

Right here goes, i have a mate in the trade who usually does my servicing but his garage doesn't have a VAG COM rig, if i get him to service my VRS with genuine parts and i buy a VAG COM myself, can i keep it on variable servicing by setting it myself using the VAG COM?
Also i would need a USB setup as neither of my Lappy's have serial, does USB work ok?
Finally is it fairly easy to use and are instructions included?

Thanks guys

I bought my VAG COM in US. USB not a problem here for me & TT mate, no it's not easy to use, 'cos there's no instructions !! Fortunately the TT mate's in the computer business & knows his stuff !! Roger

ScoobyChris · 08-12-2004, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

I am talking about resetting the service indicator, but i want it to stay on variable servicing. From what i understand (not much

) if i reset the service indicator as per the manual i will revert to fixed servicing. Which i don't really want as i do not do a lot of mileage. I am quite happy to buy the USB version if it works ok, but i would not be happy to spend over £200 and be having problems. Could you please PM me or mail me regarding the trial version please.

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Registering will unlock the full features.......

Chris

Fasterbaby · 08-12-2004, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooboy

You don't need Vagcom to reset the service indicator, it should show you how in the manual

Yes i realise that, but from what i understand, that just puts it on fixed servicing, not variable. Is that correct?

Thanks Scooby will check it out and cheers Roger

Lummox · 08-12-2004, 22:44

If you reset the service light with the buttons on the dash it will reset it to fixed values yes.

I would have thought you can reset a variable service light if you know what channels to go into, or you could recode the dash again for variable service which should reset the values.

Give us a shout nearer the time when you have VAG COM and i'll talk you through it.

Fasterbaby · 08-12-2004, 23:51

Thanks Ross will do. Do you have instructions for VAG COM? I'm looking to order one next week if i decide that i can make it worth my while (by saving on servicing really) Are the ones from the vag com co.uk site the best value or is there a better alternative? Feel free to PM me if you prefer as i would like to get the best deal, but don't want cheap if it doesn't work properly

Fasterbaby · 10-12-2004, 12:44

Just ordered one so stand by for many shouts for help!!

Cheers for helping me spend my money!

ScoobyChris · 10-12-2004, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

Just ordered one so stand by for many shouts for help!!

Cheers for helping me spend my money!

There was a FAQ I wrote on here about the common changes you can make - will have to see if I can find it as it appears to have been lost in the restructure.......

Chris

Fasterbaby · 10-12-2004, 13:07

That would be great if you could do that mate..

thanks very much, i am sure it would help many people out.

ScoobyChris · 10-12-2004, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

That would be great if you could do that mate..

thanks very much, i am sure it would help many people out.

Spoke to ChavyBoy (Mr FAQ-manager

) and FAQ is now here

Chris

Fasterbaby · 10-12-2004, 17:49

Thanks Scooby

looks like my VAG COM will not be here for a couple of weeks as the ones i ordered are being upgraded/replaced by a better one (£70 more cash) but i am getting it at no extra cost

first bit of good luck today!

Fasterbaby · 12-01-2005, 23:53

Arrived today so will be getting some use at the weekend, starting with my brothers Leon. I got the Hex Usb + can version

lets hope i can suss it out..

PUGSYTHEBEAR · 13-01-2005, 00:04

Try following this link:

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/index.html

The procedures for the Golf Mk IV work for the Octy as do most of the common procedure section.

Fasterbaby · 13-01-2005, 08:48

Thanks i'll check that out

ScoobyChris · 13-01-2005, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

Arrived today so will be getting some use at the weekend, starting with my brothers Leon. I got the Hex Usb + can version

lets hope i can suss it out..

Practising on someone elses car! I like it

Chris

Fasterbaby · 13-01-2005, 19:50

Hahaha yes just done a test on his, just showed up 1 fault. I think it will take me a little bit of sussing but the basics seem easy enough

T900 · 13-01-2005, 20:22

resetting the service display with the buttons on the dash will only reset
the shedule that the dash is coded for.
if its set to long life, the buttons will reset it to long life, and visa versa.
to change to annual or fixed servicing, the coding in the dash panel must be
changed.
you must use fully synt long life oil for extended servicing as the oil soot
content is checked by the sensor in the engine sump,
if long life is not used the service will come early.

Fasterbaby · 13-01-2005, 22:22

Can someone please let me know, should i be checking mine using Octavia 1, or Golf Mk 4? I have heard people saying about the golf Mk4 or is that just if i want to change a setting in a module? Thanks guys

PUGSYTHEBEAR · 14-01-2005, 00:08

The Octy 1 IS a Golf IV with a different shell and engine. The only discrepancy I found on the Vag-Com site I mentioned earlier seems to be in the instructions for the central conveniance, some of the addresses are 1 out (auto lock and all) but the Vag-Com program gives plain english as to what the values are so just read what it says.
(46-Cent Conv, adapt i think off the top of my head)

PUGSYTHEBEAR · 14-01-2005, 00:09

By the way, the Leon IS a Golf IV too, I have/had an Octy vRS, the missus a Leon Cupra.

PUGSYTHEBEAR · 14-01-2005, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

Can someone please let me know, should i be checking mine using Octavia 1, or Golf Mk 4? I have heard people saying about the golf Mk4 or is that just if i want to change a setting in a module? Thanks guys

If you are on about the scan all modules section (whatever it's called), use the Octavia 1U option for the Octy vRS and the appropriate option for the appropriate car. I doubt there would be any problems using the Golf IV option but seen as the real option is there........

07-12-2004, 19:56	#1
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VAG COM query... Right here goes, i have a mate in the trade who usually does my servicing but his garage doesn't have a VAG COM rig, if i get him to service my VRS with genuine parts and i buy a VAG COM myself, can i keep it on variable servicing by setting it myself using the VAG COM? Also i would need a USB setup as neither of my Lappy's have serial, does USB work ok? Finally is it fairly easy to use and are instructions included? Thanks guys __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

07-12-2004, 21:24	#2
boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You can buy USB cables, or you can get a serial usb adaptor. Other question I don't know. I'm sure an expert will be along soon. __________________

08-12-2004, 00:08	#3
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,195 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	You can get USB cables, but I've heard there are some issues with them. Not sure how true that is though, especially as it's harder and harder to find a new laptop with a serial lead When you're talking about variable servicing with VAG-COM, are you just talking about resetting the service indicator, or something else? Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

08-12-2004, 00:43	#4
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am talking about resetting the service indicator, but i want it to stay on variable servicing. From what i understand (not much ) if i reset the service indicator as per the manual i will revert to fixed servicing. Which i don't really want as i do not do a lot of mileage. I am quite happy to buy the USB version if it works ok, but i would not be happy to spend over £200 and be having problems. Could you please PM me or mail me regarding the trial version please. __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

08-12-2004, 22:44	#9
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,458 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 753 Times in 633 Posts	If you reset the service light with the buttons on the dash it will reset it to fixed values yes. I would have thought you can reset a variable service light if you know what channels to go into, or you could recode the dash again for variable service which should reset the values. Give us a shout nearer the time when you have VAG COM and i'll talk you through it. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

08-12-2004, 23:51	#10
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ross will do. Do you have instructions for VAG COM? I'm looking to order one next week if i decide that i can make it worth my while (by saving on servicing really) Are the ones from the vag com co.uk site the best value or is there a better alternative? Feel free to PM me if you prefer as i would like to get the best deal, but don't want cheap if it doesn't work properly __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

10-12-2004, 12:44	#11
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just ordered one so stand by for many shouts for help!! Cheers for helping me spend my money! __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

10-12-2004, 13:07	#13
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That would be great if you could do that mate.. thanks very much, i am sure it would help many people out. __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

10-12-2004, 17:49	#15
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Scooby looks like my VAG COM will not be here for a couple of weeks as the ones i ordered are being upgraded/replaced by a better one (£70 more cash) but i am getting it at no extra cost first bit of good luck today! __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

12-01-2005, 23:53	#16
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Arrived today so will be getting some use at the weekend, starting with my brothers Leon. I got the Hex Usb + can version lets hope i can suss it out.. __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

13-01-2005, 00:04	#17
PUGSYTHEBEAR Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 130 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try following this link: http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/index.html The procedures for the Golf Mk IV work for the Octy as do most of the common procedure section.

13-01-2005, 08:48	#18
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks i'll check that out __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

13-01-2005, 19:50	#20
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hahaha yes just done a test on his, just showed up 1 fault. I think it will take me a little bit of sussing but the basics seem easy enough __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

13-01-2005, 20:22	#21
T900 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 25 Members Car: Rapid 136 cabrio Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	vag com resetting the service display with the buttons on the dash will only reset the shedule that the dash is coded for. if its set to long life, the buttons will reset it to long life, and visa versa. to change to annual or fixed servicing, the coding in the dash panel must be changed. you must use fully synt long life oil for extended servicing as the oil soot content is checked by the sensor in the engine sump, if long life is not used the service will come early.

13-01-2005, 22:22	#22
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can someone please let me know, should i be checking mine using Octavia 1, or Golf Mk 4? I have heard people saying about the golf Mk4 or is that just if i want to change a setting in a module? Thanks guys __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

14-01-2005, 00:08	#23
PUGSYTHEBEAR Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 130 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Octy 1 IS a Golf IV with a different shell and engine. The only discrepancy I found on the Vag-Com site I mentioned earlier seems to be in the instructions for the central conveniance, some of the addresses are 1 out (auto lock and all) but the Vag-Com program gives plain english as to what the values are so just read what it says. (46-Cent Conv, adapt i think off the top of my head)

14-01-2005, 00:09	#24
PUGSYTHEBEAR Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 130 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	By the way, the Leon IS a Golf IV too, I have/had an Octy vRS, the missus a Leon Cupra.

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