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C esky chinese dansk deutsch espanol francais italiano. You still require a laptop or pc to operate this system. The various computers in the car are called control modules or controllers. Ross tech, llc has been developing and improving it since 2000. Im going to a friends shop that has one and i want to program the window mod for my 2012 jetta sel, the information i see. Vagcom is a software package and interface cable that runs on windows operating system. The hexnet pro wifi interface communicates with vcds by wireless wifi or by wired usb, turning a windows pc into a factory level diagnostic tool for vw, audi, seat or skoda automobiles. Rosstech will ship worldwide, but systems bought directly from us are licensed for the english version only. Drivermax usb universal serial bus rosstech rosstech. The hexnet wifiusb interface communicates with vcds by wireless wifi or by wired usb, turning a windows pc into a factory level diagnostic tool for vw, audi, seat or skoda automobiles. New software was implemented after february 2000 that eliminated this fault code, however the coding should not be changed to add the abs controller. I came across total car diagnostics rosstech alternative. Main page diagnostic procedures common procedures fault codes retrofitting immobilizer.
So you used genuine vcds software with a fake cable. Youll also find information such as a photo to help identify the cars specific generation, a photo of the diagnostic port dlc location, and other pertinent details about the car as well. All interfaces sold by roseland technical services limited are genuine ross tech interfaces and. Dec 24, 20 bought myself a cheap diagnostic tool off ebay when my abs light came on last week while driving on the motorway. Skoda and audi vcds coverage for volkswagen models vcds coverage for volkswagen models.
This tutorial covers how download and install vcds by ross tech on your computer and set it up for your first run. Vagcom getting started thank you for purchasing vagcom, which allows you to turn a windowsbased pc into a sophisticated diagnostic tool for vwaudiseatskoda models from 19902006. Vcdslite is a windowsbased diagnostic tool for vwaudiseatskoda for nondongle interfaces. The official factory repair information, vehicle owners manual, tpms labels on the chassis and pr code information will provide additional information. Rosstech vcds diagnostic software video vehicle service pros. Recherche origine problemes et significations des codes defauts. Genuine ross tech interface with free software updates for the life of the interface. Click below to see a listing of supported functions. The first truly affordable, full function diagnostic system for vwaudi.
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Ross tech, llc 881 sumneytown pike lansdale pa 19446, usa tel. Won the autotronic award for the best vag program in 2015. Supports all vw audi group cars fitted with a 16pin diagnostic socket approx. Currently the software for vagcom interface is known as vcds. This is a rosstech master piece which goes the extra mile. It does not work with any thirdparty interfaces or some of the older low tech interfaces we made and sold before 2004. Volkswagen diagnostic trouble codes dtc table general. Includes a vcds software license and the interface you need to connect to your vwaudi group vehicles. Jan 08, 2007 hi what is the exact name of the vag com software version i need to down load from rosstech, i have downloaded ver 607 but the usb cables for sale on ebay say they are for version 409. Gday all i would really appreciate if some of you vcds gurus could help me with which bytebit i need to toggle in vcds to activate power from the b12 pin terminal 58d on the on board supply control unit j519 in my 2008 tiguan tdi. Includes official rosstech licensed hexv2 interface, usb cable, software licence and clam shell case.
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