About to do my first VCDS coding - Is there a back up procedure?

[pop80_uk]

Hi all
Might sound like a stupid question, but I don't want to brick anything.

I can not find much information on backing up through Ross Tech, is there a simple way to back up settings before changing anything.

This is the coding I have found for enabling the display to show the packing sensors:

Select byte 2
Set bit 0 from 0 to 1
Save this value
INFO: First the entry of the login code / access authorization is necessary, this code is: "71679"

I want to do a few other changes as well, but I am looking to just check I know how everything works first.

Thanks!

 

[desertstorm]

If you make a note of all the changes you do then you can reverse easily. There is very little you can do with VAG-COM that will cause damage as such. If the coding you select isn't valid then it won't be accepted.
There is a log kept of all the changes made so you can see what was changed if you need to.

http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?1029-CodingLog-TXT-a-little-safety-net-for-you

 

[processpaul]

From experience of making coding changes and not wanting to mess anything up on cars not of my own.

1. first run full auto scan and save as a word file. This is your first backup file.
2. take screen shots as you go of each change, I take one of the long coding or adaptions listed as they were before and after changes.
3. Take screen shots once new codes accepted.

enjoy your newly customised settings.

 

[DJAlix]

A guide to backing up your vehicle:

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/a-guide-to-backing-up-your-vehicle-using-ross-tech-vcds.324907/