The $20 Ebay Vag Com Cable Walkthrough

[defunkt]

The $20 Ebay Vag Com Cable Walkthrough

This tutorial is Part 1 of 3.

What this section covers:
I chose to start with SWITCHING COM PORTS, since this is one of the biggest "hurdles" in getting this cable to work. This tutorial assumes you already plugged in your cable and installed the necessary drivers from the supplied CD. The CD already comes with a detailed walkthrough regarding driver install, however if there is enough demand I will make a 4th part describing this process. If you need the drivers, you can download them as an .iso image here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/fo0mhb

mirror:
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.p...1F02FDD0EF90F20



Tools:
$20 Ebay Vag Com Cable
Windows Laptop w/ cable drivers installed and an open USB port

Time:
5 minutes


PART 1: SWITCHING COM PORTS



Step 1:
This tutorial assumes you already plugged in your cable and installed the necessary drivers from the supplied CD. Begin by CLICKING the "Start" button, RIGHT CLICKING the "My Computer" button, and finally CLICKING on "Properties". For those into using keyboard shortcuts, you can hit "Windows Key + Pause/Break" to get to the "System Properties".




Step 2:
You should now see the "System Properties" window. CLICK on the "Hardware" tab, then CLICK on the "Device Manager".




Step 3:
This will bring up the "Device Manager". This is an invaluable tool used check on the status of every piece of hardware connected to your machine. Scroll down until you see "Ports (COM & LPT)" and DOUBLE CLICK to open this section. Inside should be "USB Serial Port (COMX)". DOUBLE CLICK on this to bring up the "USB Serial Port (COMX) Properties".




Step 4:
Now that you are in the "USB Serial Port (COMX) Properties", CLICK on the "Port Settings" tab and then CLICK on the "Advanced..." button.




Step 5:
This opens the "Advanced Stettings..." Start by CLICKING on the "COM Port Number:" drop down menu and select "COM1". If COM1 is "in use" select the next highest number, but it HAS to be in the range of COM1-4. Later we'll go into the VAG COM software options and change it to what we picked here. Finish up by CLICKING on "OK" in the 2 windows.




Notes:
The changes have been made to the COM Port, but I wanted to call attention to the fact that it may not reflect the changes in the Device Manager, until you close and open it again or refresh.


Also, if you plug the cable into another physical USB port, it may change the COM Port. If this is the case, simply repeat these steps.

[defunkt]

part 2 and 3 will follow shortly...

[A4_cabrio]

Thanks Defunkt for this tutorial

Are there more parts to this tutorial you had a chance to write Defunkt?

And also - I couldnt find the drivers anymore. What's wrong with these people that sell these cables. Is it so hard to put a 10cents CD in the package?

[HID@Wolfcars]

You did get my message, Thanks for reposting this tutorial.

grizzles_v2 gave me the links for the documents and I was able to work my VAG.
Tanks grizzles_v2

For some reason, the code for the window mod does not seem to work for me. (bank 46/11896&11884) don't do anything

[Wimbledon]

The code is 11900, or simply your original code + 64. Thanks defunkt for the walkthrough, I just did this a few days ago.

[B6driver]

can anyone hit me up with a link to this cable on ebay?

[A4_cabrio]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...hreadid=102106

[defunkt]

I get about 3 PMs a month asking me for these, so how's this for instant gratification:

Here are the drivers I found from the source. Install these drivers and you're good to go:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/...;202.00.00.zip

[i_fry_rice]

consider me gradified...lol

[CARTEL]

So is this just as good as the Ross Tech one? Well, I know it can't log, but can you clear CEL's and pull codes and such? that's all I really need to do.

[mksap11]

So is this just as good as the Ross Tech one? Well, I know it can't log, but can you clear CEL's and pull codes and such? that's all I really need to do.

No, it's not. you can't use this on newer cars or controllers. For example, CAN based modules like the engine are not accessible and things like the BT module need Vag-Com vs 5+, which requires a real cable. It's only $20. Buy it. If it does what you need it to do, great!

I've got the real thing, but I've also got a second car that is completely CAN based and do a lot more with it than just pull codes..oh, and the folks are Ross-Tech are incredibly helpful if you have a problem or need help decipering a code

[Jsmakr]

Shouldn't there be a part 2 and 3 or am I missing something?

[Jsmakr]

Followed these insturctions and still getting 'Port Status: OK, Interface: Not Found!'

[grizzles]

Shouldn't there be a part 2 and 3 or am I missing something?

AZ was hacked a while ago and the entire thing was lost. Defunkt posted the first part but never finished the rest. I have a printed out copy of his walkthrough and I am currently working on getting it into a new thread, hold tight.

[Jsmakr]

Any chance it will be up soon?

[grizzles]

Any chance it will be up soon?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158766