On of the key components to good vehicle maintenance, repair or upgrade is to make sure that you have the right tools and know how to use them. The VCDS diagnostic system uses a more detailed manufacturer protocol commands and allows the user to access all the diagnostics that have been installed in the vehicle provided it is a Volkswagen or Audi. The type of diagnostics that can be done range from engine related problems such as diesel ignition timing to coding a new electronic control unit (ECU). Therefore if you have a VW or Audi that was assembled from 1990 to present – you can immediately and safely use the VAGCOM-VCDS diagnostic tool.Ī car owner/mechanic can use the VCDS system for virtually all the functions that the dealer diagnostic tools can perform.īefore the owners of a vehicle had no option but to take their vehicles to a dealership to run the diagnostics… but now with VAG-COM… the smaller independent workshops, or DIY’er can perform key functions using vehicle’s onboard computer technology. VAG cars have been scannable (starting out with OBD1) since 1990’s. It also works on non-VAG vehicles, but is limited to generic OBD2 system of Engine and Transmission. Hence it’s a diagnostic software that will diagnose vehicles with VAG engines, meaning it covers nearly all Audi, Volkswagen Seat and Skoda models. And VCDS is the Windows based software that is developed by RossTech – which uses this Interface to log into car’s ECU diagnostics computer. This only means that you will be limited to only web based support (which is usually enough).Ok, first of all what is VAG-COM or VCDS? VAG-COM is a cable Interface that plugs into the car’s OBD port. If you buy a used interface, the only thing you miss is that you will not be the "registered owner" (unless you pay Ross-Tech $99 registration fee). I don't even remember what the problem was anymore, but I do remember getting an almost immediate reply on a Sunday afternoon directly from the founder/owner/president (whatever he calls himself) of the company.
I was pleasantly surprised to get a reply several hours later (on a Sunday afternoon) directly from Uwe Ross - and he knew the answer to my problem. I once had a strange problem on a Sunday and I sent an email to fully expecting to get a reply sometime on Monday. Also, their web support exists on their own support forum plus they regularly monitor the OBDII forum here and a Vag-Com forum on the Vortex to answer questions and offer support. You also get phone support for a year and unlimited email support if you are the registered owner. Click to expand.Yeah, I really didn't say enough about their support.
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