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  1. bearthebruce

    O/T - Beware when buying a used Ross-Tech vcds cable

    I do not view this particular sub-forum. I do check in to the VCDS forum from time to time. Had it been posted there, I probably would have seen it. This thread was pointed out to me by a member here. Any can do the same if there is a post for which one is looking to have an answer....
  2. bearthebruce

    O/T - Beware when buying a used Ross-Tech vcds cable

    The grammar of our reply could be improved... We'll work on that. Really? I think I better find out where all that money goes. I should be allowed to have some. Fact is, it costs a lot of money to reverse engineer VAG stuff so that we can help a community of users do with their car...
  3. bearthebruce

    Want to meet Bruce from Ross-Tech?

    Likewise. I was so blown away by all the positive and kind comments expressed about VCDS and Ross-Tech. Maybe we will do this again in 2021, the next time the show will be offered. It was a fun and awesome event. My colleagues, Grant and Mike from Gendan, made this event easy to do. Thanks...
  4. bearthebruce

    How to reset service light on VCDS via UDS protocol? (Audi A6 2014)

    He reported in another forum that he solved the problem using another diagnostic tool.
  5. bearthebruce

    1.8T BFB engine problem VCDS help

    You say you replaced sensors. Which sensors have been replaced? Did you do any troubleshooting of the wiring? Did you run a VAG diagnostic scan that might give more information? The fault code leads to an issue with the crank sensor or the crank shaft speed signal. Obviously the signal is...
  6. bearthebruce

    Want to meet Bruce from Ross-Tech?

    I am looking forward to chatting with many of you. Our friends at Gendan invited me and Ross-Tech wishes to support their efforts as they promote their services and products such as VCDS. They have been fantastic friends and partners for a lot of years now. Stop by their stand and let's...
  7. bearthebruce

    VCDS SECURITY ACCESS AND DPF FORCED REGENERATION PROBLEM

    and as a reminder to all who purchase genuine systems, if you register (it's free), you may email support@Ross-Tech.com for help. Why be frustrated? Yes it is the security code that is stopping this. No, I am not giving the security codes here. Register and then contact support@Ross-Tech.com.
  8. bearthebruce

    VCDS options

    No - the genuine dongle style interfaces function only with full VCDS. If you had full function with your KKL wire, you could register the VCDS-Lite and have it discounted on a later upgrade but we do not sell our interfaces without the software license for VCDS. We no longer sell KKL style...
  9. bearthebruce

    VCDS Expert required

    If you are a registered VCDS user, I suggest contacting support@Ross-Tech.com. I have nothing further to add and our techs would have to help. I am not sure what else to ask. Posting an autoscan might give more information.
  10. bearthebruce

    Coming home lights Audi a3 59 plate

    http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A3/S3_%26_A3_Cabriolet_%288P/FM%29_Tweaks When you find someone with the tool, the link above may be of help. (59 plate does not help me on this side of the big pond... hope I have guessed well for ya!)
  11. bearthebruce

    Is this VCDS cable genuine ?

    The main tell that a system is an illegal copy is as NHN said - it is locked to a particular release of VCDS. In our 15 years of operating this business, we have never locked a customer to a version of our software. The people who bought their very first system back in 2000, still enjoy free...
  12. bearthebruce

    VCDS laptop/Tablet Recomendations

    Lots of US customers are liking the WinBook TW700 7" tablet with full Win 8.1 and a full USB 3.0. Here these have been had for as low as $79 USD - so like £40ish? You'll have search your Island for similar deals but we like them! Fits in the glove box nicely. Got Audi - never leave home...
  13. bearthebruce

    VCDS - Check Past SRI Reset Dates?

    To the best of my knowledge, the Instrument cluster does not store information about when a service reset was performed. Therefore, VCDS would not be able to retrieve said information as it is not present in the vehicle.
  14. bearthebruce

    Delphi vs VCDS

    This video: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20x5o0_review-delphi-ds150e-diagnostic-solution-for-cars-and-trucks_auto shows the overview capabilities of the dephi tool. Ross-Tech's video: Hopefully these two videos help give an idea. The Delphi tool claims to do all that the VCDS tool...
  15. bearthebruce

    Service reset Audi a1 2010 ??

    It will be similar to this page concerning doing a service reminder reset on a Golf with UDS instruments: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf/Golf_Plus_(5K/52)_Instrument_Cluster Basically, with UDS clusters, the one button SRI does not work at this time. We are trying to come up...
  16. bearthebruce

    Changing Service Interval

    As the VCDS Manual says: If you have specific questions, and you are a licensed registered user in good standing, email Ross-Tech support with any questions.
  17. bearthebruce

    S3 8L VCDS help

    You may find some help in the Ross-Tech Wiki... http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A3/S3_%288L%29
  18. bearthebruce

    VCDS Login issue

    A dropped session is a communications issue between the PC and the control module. Anti-virus running? Could do it. Does this happen after the computer has been running a while? Could be USB ports being shut down in low power mode. Might be more going on.
  19. bearthebruce

    Vcds won't work bout Vag Com 409.1 does

    Connection issues are usually driver/wire related. Contact your supplier of the wire who should have provided drivers for VCDS-Lite.
  20. bearthebruce

    Annoying problem with rear window maybe a VCDS problem.

    NHN and dandav1985, VCDS 14.5 is the current Beta with support for the HEX-NET WiFi interface. I would run the Autoscan on 12.12.2 - the current release of VCDS and see if there is any difference. If there is a difference, we need to know and need to look into the Beta to see what is up...