Current Version of VCDS® for customers with High-
Tech HEX, KEY, KII or Micro-CAN Series Interfaces

Copyright Notice:

VCDS is Copyright 2000-2011 by Uwe M. Ross.   All rights are reserved.   De-compilation,  disassembly, reverse-engineering, alteration, use as a reference tool for the purpose of developing a product with similar functionality, and re-distribution in any form without the prior written consent of the author is prohibited.

Disclaimer:

By downloading this software, you acknowledge that this Program is provided "as is" and "with all faults, defects and errors" and that all use of the Program is at your own full risk.    It has been extensively tested, but we cannot guarantee it will work correctly with every system in every car.  We will make our best effort to fix any bugs and to enhance the program, but we specifically disclaim any liability for damage to your computer or your car, and we do not promise to have any particular enhancements available on any specific date.

Instructions:

• Download the self-installing distribution file available below. 

• Run it and follow the prompts to allow it to install itself. 

• You must install VCDS on your PC's hard disk!

  • It may not work properly if you try running it directly from other media.   

  • However, you can use other media such as a CD or USB memory key to move the distribution file from a PC with internet access to another PC that does not have internet access.

• Connect an appropriate interface between the computer and the car.

• Turn the car's ignition switch ON.  No need to start the engine.

• Start the VCDS program:

  • Click [Options] and select the correct communications port. 

  • Use [Test] to confirm that the program can use the port and find the interface. 

  • Then [Save]. 

• Now Play.  Make sure the software can reliably access all the control modules that it should in your car.    See our Application Charts.   Query Fault Codes from some modules.

• Please check back frequently for updates!  If you want to be notified of updates via e-mail, please subscribe to the VAG-COM-Announce mailing list.

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