Guys, if you look at the Ross-Tech site, you'll see that they don't list it as just "a cable".
It's a License, plus the interface cable which you buy.
http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VCuCAN&Category_Code=VAGCOM
Any other 'ebay' cables means using an unlicensed copy of the software, and is against the EULA (End-Used License Agreement) which you click to agree to, when you install the software.
Using an eBay cable is actually illegal. -Sorry.
Of course, I usually get told that it doesn't matter, and that this isn't really breaking the law... or it doesn't really hurt anybody, but it DOES prevent revenues from reaching Ross-Tech, and they DO support the whole DIY car community, so I would beg you to consider their input, and NOT go with the eBay version. The only people who win are the Chinese knock-off manufacturers.
Keith
i bought a can-bus lead from bestofferbuy.com for 22 quid came with 805 Software. Had no dramas with it either. Managed to reset DTC, diagnose, and recode windows and autolock/unlock. Have a 2004 A3 8P
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/vagcom-usb-vehicle-can-bus-cable-with-software-cd-p-29355.html
I've seen vagcom being sold for £250 odd, and some for £30... what is the difference? Is it the difference betweel legal/illegal or are there other differences?
<<<i bought a can-bus lead from bestofferbuy.com for 22 quid came with 805 Software. Had no dramas with it either. Managed to reset DTC, diagnose, and recode windows and autolock/unlock. Have a 2004 A3 8P>>>
+1 :thumbsup:
I'm not sure whether the website itself is illegal or not.
They do not sell the genuine Ross-Tech cable.
Latest VCDS software version is 10.6.
This also is unlicensed and illegal.
will fit in nicely with my music and movie collection then :icon_thumright:
will fit in nicely with my music and movie collection then :icon_thumright:
VWAddict (and anyone else sat on a high horse), i suppose if someone offered you "genuine" ray ban shades for a tenner, or a 15 euro rolex on some spanish beach you'd say no thanks, that's illegal... can guarantee there's not 1 smoker who wouldn't buy knock-off/tax free ciggies if offered too...