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: 206	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: 10,518	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. __________________ 99/S Ford Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5 V6 in silver. 112k miles

04-04-2008, 09:07	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,847	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! __________________ Next Local Meet: Star Inn Newbury - 15th August Next Briskoda National Event: TRAX 2008 - 7th September at Silverstone Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

04-04-2008, 09:30	#5
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 213	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 Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,011	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 - 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. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

04-04-2008, 23:45	#8
perkyvrs Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	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: 260	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, jumbo box, cruise control, dual zone climate, zenith 18", maxidot, xenon's, rear parking sensors, light assistance, sunset glass

05-04-2008, 16:43	#11
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,011	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II Look above the accelerator pedal. __________________ 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. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

05-04-2008, 22:00	#12
smstext Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 5,596	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!! __________________ 2.0 FSI Sport, 150bhp+, Blk Magic, Cruise, Xenons, VAG BT, Talex, Laser, Pikey Lights, Vpower, MP3, Maxidot, Alarm Chirp, Braking Indicators, L/C Home Lights, Anti-Hijack, 2nd Fog enabled. Sat 26 July 08 Oxon Meet

06-04-2008, 08:38	#13
TorqueDude Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12	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 Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,011	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 - 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. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

06-04-2008, 11:24	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,011	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 - 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. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

06-04-2008, 12:17	#17
smstext Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 5,596	Re: Where to get VAG COM lead for 08 reg Octy II dont forget the high exchange rate that works in our favour too. __________________ 2.0 FSI Sport, 150bhp+, Blk Magic, Cruise, Xenons, VAG BT, Talex, Laser, Pikey Lights, Vpower, MP3, Maxidot, Alarm Chirp, Braking Indicators, L/C Home Lights, Anti-Hijack, 2nd Fog enabled. Sat 26 July 08 Oxon Meet

06-04-2008, 20:06	#18
bearthebruce Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 49	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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