Vag.com request

[klauster]

Where can I buy it from? And will it work with my RS4, looked on ebay and a lot of them say they wont work with my car for some reason.

What should I expect to pay for software and cable.

Cheers

Nick

 

[h5djr]

The best way to buy the correct cable and thus the software is direct from Ross-Tech in the US. Most of the cables on eBay will not work with the latest versions of the software. Basically you purchase a cable from Ross-Tech which acts as a 'dongle' and you then download the latest version of the software from their web-site.

I have just ordered a Micro-CAN cable for my A3 for $249 plus $43.50 shipping, but this type of cable only works on the A3 or Golf 5.

The cables to work with other Audi's can be purchased as either Seriel or USB and cost $349 + shipping and VAT has to be paid when they come into the UK.

Their web-site is: http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html

 

[phantom]

The best way to buy the correct cable and thus the software is direct from Ross-Tech in the US. Most of the cables on eBay will not work with the latest versions of the software. Basically you purchase a cable from Ross-Tech which acts as a 'dongle' and you then download the latest version of the software from their web-site.

I have just ordered a Micro-CAN cable for my A3 for $249 plus $43.50 shipping, but this type of cable only works on the A3 or Golf 5.

The cables to work with other Audi's can be purchased as either Seriel or USB and cost $349 + shipping and VAT has to be paid when they come into the UK.

Their web-site is: http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html

Whats the difference Dave between the Micro-can , and the HEX-usb-can , apart from the price?

Thanks

p

 

[h5djr]

Whats the difference Dave between the Micro-can , and the HEX-usb-can , apart from the price?

As I understand it, The Micro-CAN cable can only be used with cars based on the Golf 5 platform - here is a list...

• 
  All Golf-5 platform cars (A5 platform) including:
  • 2003+ VW Touran (1T chassis)
  • 2004+ VW Golf/Rabbit/GTI (1K chassis)
  • 2004+ VW Caddy (2K chassis)
  • 2004+ Audi A3/S3 (8P chassis)
  • 2004+ Seat Altea (5P chassis)
  • 2004+ Skoda Octavia (1Z chassis)
  • 2005+ Seat Toledo (5P chassis)
  • 2005+ Golf Plus (5M chassis)
  • 2005+ Seat Leon (1P chassis)
  • 2005.5+ Jetta/GLI (1K chassis)
  • 2006+ Eos (1F chassis)
  • 2007+ Audi TT (8J chassis)
  • 2007+ VW Golf Variant/Wagon (1K chassis)
  • 2008+ VW Tiguan (5N chassis)
  • 2008+ Audi A3 Cabriolet (8P chassis)
• 2005.5+ VW Passat (B6 Platform, 3C chassis)

The HEX-USB+CAN type cable can be used on most modern Audis and other VAG Group cars including the current A3.

 

[RobinA3]

This may help you

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=52165

 

[klauster]

ordered it, many thanks for replies

 

[redbutcher]

Watch out though as I think I've screwed up my boot lid opening so make sure you keep a note of any original coding before changing anything!

See thread here

 

[h5djr]

Well I've got my cable and downloaded the software. Connected to the car this afternoon and did a full Auto Scan and saved all the information.

Now all I have to do is find out how to recode my Bi-Xenon headlights for continental driving. Anyone out there done this?