D.I.Y. Error code reset - Where to get VAG-COM for PDA??

[sixman9]

Gentlemen,

How did those of you who own it get their VAG-COM software and how much did it cost (cable included)? I own a Casio PDA (em500) and I want to be able check the engine codes BEFORE going ahead to dealers or workshops.

My Octy vRS has just put up the engine light for the 2nd time in 7 days. Last Sunday, after rain (another thread mentions in regard to MAF), I got an engine light. The AA diagnosed code P1296 'Fuel and Air Metering', reset and I drove it, fine, for the last 7 day (after clean the MAF with some special alcohol).

The car is Jabba-chipped (last 27k miles) and has 64K miles on the clock (out-of-warranty). I'm guessing its the MAF, but I might want to reset the code a couple of times to see what happen (heavy rain might affect this, a thread makes mention of this).

Thanks

Rich

[dsemuk]

Think you need a full blow laptop capable of running some form of Windows to use VAG-COM have a look here:

http://www.ross-tech.com

[ScoobyChris]

Yep not available on PDA so you'll need a laptop or very long serial lead See Ross-tech for software prices .... cables can be made cheaper by doing a search on Google. I got mine from here and then soldered it up myself, but it won't work with the latest version of VAG-COM.... Version 3.x seems to do everything I need it to so I'm not too bothered by that

Chris

[Goochie]

who's Ross-Tech ?

[dsemuk]

Originally Posted by Goochie

who's Ross-Tech ?

The people who make VAG-COM

[DaveH]

Originally Posted by sixman9

How did those of you who own it get their VAG-COM software and how much did it cost (cable included)?

I got my cable from SKPang for £44 delivered, as previously said it won't work with the latest versions of the software or some of the new Audis - not too much of a concern then. I've heard people complain of the quality of the SKPang cables, I've no issues with mine.

[Neo_VR]

A VAGcom type tool for PDA

HTH

[Stuart_J]

Originally Posted by sixman9

Gentlemen,

How did those of you who own it get their VAG-COM software and how much did it cost (cable included)? I own a Casio PDA (em500) and I want to be able check the engine codes BEFORE going ahead to dealers or workshops.

My Octy vRS has just put up the engine light for the 2nd time in 7 days. Last Sunday, after rain (another thread mentions in regard to MAF), I got an engine light. The AA diagnosed code P1296 'Fuel and Air Metering', reset and I drove it, fine, for the last 7 day (after clean the MAF with some special alcohol).

The car is Jabba-chipped (last 27k miles) and has 64K miles on the clock (out-of-warranty). I'm guessing its the MAF, but I might want to reset the code a couple of times to see what happen (heavy rain might affect this, a thread makes mention of this).

Thanks

Rich

Let me know what you find, Im having a engine light come on occasionaly & the garage have checked it & it points to an intermittent MAF problem. weve changed the MAF twice & it hasnt cured it. Im going back to jabba next month to get it checked out.
Do you have a boost controller, if yes try running with the boost turned down, mine never does it with the boost turned down & it only comes on if youve been driving gently & then floor it & keep the "pedal to the metal", normally coming on at 5500-6000 rpm.
Ive asked around & yes damp air will cause the problem, check all the air intakes, filter etc to see if water can get in, also leaks on the Intercooler pipework can do it.

[mrmjbvrs]

My 2p's worth...
I am currently awaiting VAG-Com type software from ESP Automotive, which I believe will give fault diagnosis/codes, so I'll post when they've sorted it for my PDA (Ipaq 1940).