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Current Version for customers with High-Tech
HEX, KEY or Micro-CAN Series Interfaces Copyright
Notice:
VCDS (VAG-COM
Diagnostic System) is Copyright
© 2000-2008 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.
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Instructions:
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Download the self-installing distribution file.
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Run it
and follow the prompts to allow it to install itself.
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You must install VAG-COM on your PC's hard disk!
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It may not work properly if you try running it directly from
other media.
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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.
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Connect an
appropriate
interface between the computer and the car.
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Turn the car's ignition
switch ON. No need to start the engine.
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Start
the VAG-COM program:
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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.
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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.
Release Notes:
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Release 805 must be used with a HEX-, KEY-, or Micro-CAN
"high-tech" Interface.
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The default installation folder is
C:\Ross-Tech\VCDS\
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To remove other old versions:
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Versions prior to Beta 702, simply delete the shortcuts from your Start menu and
Desktop
and delete the folder(s) where the program was installed..
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Version 702 or later should be uninstalled using
Windows' Add/Remove Programs or by running the
Uninstall.exe program in the folder in which it is installed.
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Important:
Please read the following:
Problems & Issues Page
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The
Current version is:
Release 805.1
Data Version
20080823 |
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Universal Installer
for all HEX, KEY, and MicroCAN series interfaces,
and for all versions of Windows, from 98 through Vista
Digitally signed
self-installing .EXE file
~3.5 MB |
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However, if you're using a "low-tech" interface,
in other words anything other than
a HEX, KEY or Micro-CAN series interface,
Click here for for our download archives page
where you'll find older versions for "dumb" interfaces. |
All distributions include the
VC-Scope and
TDI Timing Checker "Plug-Ins"
Additional handy links:
VCDS Revision History
Interactive On-Line
Manual
We
also have an 88 sheet Printable Manual that you can download.
Printable Manual ( ~2.4 MB)
Download PDF Format VAG-COM Manual
(Right-Click on the above link and select "Save Target As..")
You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to
open the Manual,
if you don't have it you can get it
here
You should
tell your PDF reader to "Fit to Printable Area" or use similar
instructions
when printing in order to make the images and text as legible as possible.
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