****ing Cars!!!

Angry Dog · 15-12-2007, 14:06

EML light has come on my car and surprise surprise, my VAG COM lead wont work!!

I'm meant to be in Dudley now but here I am sat at home.

NOT a happy bunny.

**VRStu** · 15-12-2007, 14:10

Typical.

Any ideas? Is it drivable?

bengie · 15-12-2007, 14:34

the EML can come on for very small issues and the car should be perfectly fine to drive as long as its not stuttering, cutting out, smoking or anything else silly like that. as long as it drives fine it should be fine thats why we have such complicated ecu's

Dr Zoidberg · 15-12-2007, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry Dog

EML light has come on my car and surprise surprise, my VAG COM lead wont work!!

I'm meant to be in Dudley now but here I am sat at home.

NOT a happy bunny.

Yes , but on the up side , you aren't in Dudley

Angry Dog · 15-12-2007, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Yes , but on the up side , you aren't in Dudley

yes, but i am missing out on a pi55 up

martziniuk · 16-12-2007, 06:49

Heh heh i wounder if its the 17705 code.Could be the answer to your hesitations

Angry Dog · 16-12-2007, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by martziniuk

Heh heh i wounder if its the 17705 code.Could be the answer to your hesitations

It would be nice if it was - Still cant find out

Dont suppose you have a copy of VAG COM do you mate? I still cant get mine working

When I disconnect the batter for a while, the light goes out, but if I stop the car and then turn it back on, it throws up the light again.

martziniuk · 17-12-2007, 06:10

Why won't the lead work?
You can download another copy at ross-tech.

Angry Dog · 17-12-2007, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by martziniuk

Why won't the lead work?
You can download another copy at ross-tech.

My laptop wont reinstall the drivers.

It worked fine when I last used it last weekend, but when I came to use it this weekend, the laptop wouldnt recognise that it was plugged in, and wouldnd reinstall the drivers.

I dont want to drive too far with it on - I have 2 trips to Newcaslte to make this week

mattbeef · 17-12-2007, 09:34

Can you not to a system restore on your machine to see if that works?

Angry Dog · 17-12-2007, 09:37

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Originally Posted by mattbeef

Can you not to a system restore on your machine to see if that works?

The laptop is lucky its still working

mattbeef · 17-12-2007, 09:41

Still though give it a try

Angry Dog · 17-12-2007, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

Still though give it a try

I'll just reformat it and start again

Yaminchi · 17-12-2007, 09:49

if your lead is usb, re-install your usb drivers on your laptop, easy and quick to do, worth a try.

Angry Dog · 17-12-2007, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Yaminchi

if your lead is usb, re-install your usb drivers on your laptop, easy and quick to do, worth a try.

Done that mate

spaniels fr · 17-12-2007, 10:09

I got a copy of vag com if you want me to email it to you?

Angry Dog · 17-12-2007, 10:35

Thanks, but I have it already. the problem seems to be with the laptop recognising the lead and installing the driver. Either this is a problem with the lead or my laptop.

spaniels fr · 17-12-2007, 10:49

ah ok matey

martziniuk · 17-12-2007, 12:35

have you tried lead out uninstall driver.Reinstall driver with lead out then plugging back in.Oh and i know mine only works in one of my usb ports for some reason.
You will need to plug it into the car to get it to work and also to set up the com port to one that isnt already in use.Have you tried this?

Angry Dog · 17-12-2007, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by martziniuk

have you tried lead out uninstall driver.Reinstall driver with lead out then plugging back in.Oh and i know mine only works in one of my usb ports for some reason.
You will need to plug it into the car to get it to work and also to set up the com port to one that isnt already in use.Have you tried this?

yep done it all mate - spent an hour faffing about with it on Saturday afternoon.

VRSPhil might've come to the rescue

15-12-2007, 14:06	#1
Angry Dog Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,059 Thanks: 77 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	****ing Cars!!! EML light has come on my car and surprise surprise, my VAG COM lead wont work!! I'm meant to be in Dudley now but here I am sat at home. NOT a happy bunny. __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

15-12-2007, 14:10	#2
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15-12-2007, 14:34	#3
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16-12-2007, 06:49	#6
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 26 Thanked 105 Times in 105 Posts	Re: ing Cars!!! Heh heh i wounder if its the 17705 code.Could be the answer to your hesitations __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge FMDV006 Dump valve, Autobahn88 TIP, CAI ,Remapped, FMIC soon..... SCN rolling road day 216.8bhp 264ft/lb (Dyno Dynamics)

17-12-2007, 06:10	#8
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 26 Thanked 105 Times in 105 Posts	Re: ing Cars!!! Why won't the lead work? You can download another copy at ross-tech. __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge FMDV006 Dump valve, Autobahn88 TIP, CAI ,Remapped, FMIC soon..... SCN rolling road day 216.8bhp 264ft/lb (Dyno Dynamics)

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mattbeef Needs Money Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,295 Thanks: 37 Thanked 112 Times in 111 Posts	Re: ing Cars!!! Still though give it a try __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

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Yaminchi Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 86 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: ing Cars!!! if your lead is usb, re-install your usb drivers on your laptop, easy and quick to do, worth a try.

17-12-2007, 10:09	#16
spaniels fr Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Classified Posts: 305 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: ing Cars!!! I got a copy of vag com if you want me to email it to you?

17-12-2007, 10:35	#17
Angry Dog Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,059 Thanks: 77 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: ing Cars!!! Thanks, but I have it already. the problem seems to be with the laptop recognising the lead and installing the driver. Either this is a problem with the lead or my laptop. __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

17-12-2007, 10:49	#18
spaniels fr Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Classified Posts: 305 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: ing Cars!!! ah ok matey

17-12-2007, 12:35	#19
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 26 Thanked 105 Times in 105 Posts	Re: ing Cars!!! have you tried lead out uninstall driver.Reinstall driver with lead out then plugging back in.Oh and i know mine only works in one of my usb ports for some reason. You will need to plug it into the car to get it to work and also to set up the com port to one that isnt already in use.Have you tried this? __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge FMDV006 Dump valve, Autobahn88 TIP, CAI ,Remapped, FMIC soon..... SCN rolling road day 216.8bhp 264ft/lb (Dyno Dynamics)

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