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  1. 12-14-2008 08:33 PM #1
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    VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

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    So I found one for $35, and want to purchase it. Just wondering where everyone got there's and if they had problems with them working with the car they are using them on.


    Also, I like the free software thats available. Is it worth it to buy the full version?

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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    BTW, This is the one I found. Anyone with this cable have problems with it?

    http://www.jhmotorsports.com/shop/ca...79d574517fde91
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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    I got mine for $14 from a website that I don't remember right now. It came with all the needed drivers on a CD as well as the demo for the Vag-com software.
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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    posted 45 mins before you and still on the Home screen..

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  5. 12-14-2008 09:41 PM #5
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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    Spend the extra and get the Ross-Tech... Best money ive ever spent
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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    The cheap cable will be fine for reading/clearing codes, and performing simple mods, but anything more (RNS-E adaptation, install BT, etc) you'll need the real Ross-Tech cable. Its worth it imo
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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    I have the ebay cable. Came with a CD with free-ware from Ross Tech.

    Total cost, shipped, $18.

    I used it for simple stuff like binging seatbelt reminder (OFF now) and light codes.

    I'd like the full monty, and I think it's $100+100 FULL software license.
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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    mine is 100% Ross Tech cable software and all.

    I feel that it was worth the money. I don't remember exactly how much but it was about 200$. There is lots of stuff the trial version doesn't have. The tool has been VERY useful to me.

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    Re: VAG cable? Where did you get yours, and how does it work?

    It depends what you want - some controllers (e.g. airbags, Bluetooth phone module,etc.) are very fussy and only the latest VAG-COM (VCDS) versions will communicate reliably, and they need a genuine cable.

    I have a genuine cable bought direct from Ross-Tech and don't regret a single penny I spent on it. It's 100% reliable and you get great support.
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