Vag Com will not work?...

[SlappyB6]

Okay, so I finally got my cheap-o vag com cord from Ebay, along with the "software" disc. I installed the software, hooked it up to the car, and nadda. It absolutely will not detect the interface. I tried version 311.2 and the newest version 805. Neither one will find the interface. Is this not compatible with Vista (and yes, I detest Vista!). Help, anyone?!

[ExCarpi]

This is the only info I have found about the subject.

Hope it helps.

[SlappyB6]

Ah, excellent, I hope this works. Much thanks!

[SlappyB6]

Taken from the Ross-Tech website...

"Since 3rd party interfaces only work with older versions of VAG-COM, we do not support the use of them with Vista even if you have previously registered the software."

Excellent, so unless I spend $300+ for the actual Ross-Tech interface, I'm screwed. Fucking Microsoft...

[J-jizzle]

Fucking Microsoft...

haha. I love when I hear that. Brings a big smile to my face.

[SlappyB6]

As someone who went to school for IT, I'm always willing to dish out a Microsoft bash. Damn bullshit trojan program Windows!

I guess I'll just have to use my g/f's computer with XP...

[gtimart]

If you run XP in a virtual machine, maybe it'll work. I'm just not sure for the USB connections in a VM. Check Microsoft Virtual PC, it seems free: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow...c/default.mspx

[SlappyB6]

Thanks gtimart, very good idea. I'll have to give that a try when I get home.

[FourRings80]

Okay, so I finally got my cheap-o vag com cord from Ebay, along with the "software" disc. I installed the software, hooked it up to the car, and nadda. It absolutely will not detect the interface. I tried version 311.2 and the newest version 805. Neither one will find the interface. Is this not compatible with Vista (and yes, I detest Vista!). Help, anyone?!

Does the test work? Because my Ross tech cable works only when I unplug the fuse for the radio first ( fuse #39 I think...) and pop it back in. The cd changer will start clunking and then I can Vag my car. If I don't it always says "not plugged into car". Give it a try!

[SlappyB6]

I finally got it to find the interface, but every time I try to do anything with the program, I get the wonderful Windows error that the program stopped working. That's with version 311.2. 805 won't even find the interface.

[gtimart]

Damn, just asked a tech guy here and he says VirtualPC 2007 won't let you access a USB device. However, it seems VMWare can do that for you, but they aren't free if I remember.

[SlappyB6]

^^^Go figure! I'll just use my g/f's computer for the weekend. Then I guess if I need to do anything else, I can always take my PC tower out there, and just hook the display up through my laptop, and use it like that. Damn, this sucks!

[khungerf]

There is a 'cheap' version??
I just saw a couple on E-bay, these actually work?
Do they come with software?

I have windows XP so that would not be a problem.

[SlappyB6]

From what I've read, a lot of people on here have the cheap ones from Ebay. The real expense comes when you purchase the software license from Ross-tech.

[khungerf]

What about the software. .is there another version that will work?

sorry if I am asking to many newb questions. ..

[Accordngs]

I got mine to work on Vista with the ebay cable.

All I had to do was right click the Vag-Com .exe file and select RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

Then the errors stopped happening for me.

Good luck.



btw...I am running 409.1, I think you need that version for the ebay cables. Not sure though.

[SlappyB6]

Excellent, I will have to try that. Any idea where I can find that version?

I got mine to work on Vista with the ebay cable.

All I had to do was right click the Vag-Com .exe file and select RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

Then the errors stopped happening for me.

Good luck.



btw...I am running 409.1, I think you need that version for the ebay cables. Not sure though.

[Accordngs]

Excellent, I will have to try that. Any idea where I can find that version?

It's free on the ross-tech website..

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/archives.html

[SlappyB6]

Okay, so I finally downloaded this version, and ran as Administrator. Here is what I got. I just changed all 4 spark plugs, all 4 coil packs, and replaced the cat with a test pipe and did the spark plug fouler mod...

VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US


Chassis Type: 8E - Audi A4 B6
Scan: 01,02,03,08,09,15,16,17,26,36,37,45,46,55,56,63,76

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine
Controller: 8E0 909 518 F
Component: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0001
Coding: 0016701
Shop #: WSC 63351
8 Faults Found:
16804 - Catalyst System: Bank 1: Efficiency Below Threshold
P0420 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0300 - 008 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
16685 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0301 - 001 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
16688 - Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
P0304 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16686 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0302 - 008 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
17544 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P1136 - 001 - Please Register/Activate
16891 - Idle Control System RPM Higher than Expected.
P0507 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
18010 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P1602 - 002 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
Readiness: 0000 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes
Controller: 8E0 614 517 A
Component: ABS/ESP allrad 1726
Coding: 04275
Shop #: WSC 06435
1 Fault Found:
01826 - Sensor for Steering Angle (G85): Supply Voltage Terminal 30
35-10 - - - Intermittent



Any input from the Vag-com and Audi gurus?
edit: I think most of these are from before I changed everything out. How do I tell what's making the check engine light come on now?

[Accordngs]

I am no expert...and don't know how to fix your problems.....but glad to see that you got Vag-Com working on Vista now :)

[SlappyB6]

I am no expert...and don't know how to fix your problems.....but glad to see that you got Vag-Com working on Vista now :)

I did, and thanks for the help. I know most of the codes are from when all my coil packs went. The cat was going bad, too, so that's the first code. Then cylinders 1, 2 and 4 misfired, and there was one or 2 more, don't remember them all right now. And I think the last one is from having the battery off when I put my Optima in.

[red_nose]

I did, and thanks for the help. I know most of the codes are from when all my coil packs went. The cat was going bad, too, so that's the first code. Then cylinders 1, 2 and 4 misfired, and there was one or 2 more, don't remember them all right now. And I think the last one is from having the battery off when I put my Optima in.

Are you sure that the cat is going bad?? I thought that as well on my 3.0... when I replaced a coil that was misfiring, the cat code went away for me!

[SlappyB6]

Yeah, cause I actually replaced the cat already, and the honeycomb inside was rattling all over the place. I'm just not sure why the CEL is back on now...

[gtimart]

If it's in any way close to debugging software, fix the first bug first and check again after
Seriously, I'd say clear them and see what comes back now that your coilpacks are changed. Your shareware version only shows you the first message completely so you may see better then.

[SlappyB6]

It won't let me clear anything. When I click to clear, it tells me something about the interface I'm using doesn't allow it, and that I need to register my software. Maybe I just need to try again.

[gtimart]

Ah, that sucks. My last cable did this (with software version 7, on XP) and after that stopped working completely. I hope that's not what's happening to yours.

[SlappyB6]

I hope not, too. I just bought it!

[gtimart]

We went through 3 cables that way in a very short time. Supposedly very good cables, although not the original ones...

[diagnosticator]

This is why I bought a cheap used Toshiba Libretto notebook PC on eBay, with Win98se. Runs VAG-COM perfect. (With serial interface Hex-Com)

[SlappyB6]

I got it to work now, no problems. I just haven't had a chance to do any mods with it. I did use it to clear my CEL several times though.