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Keep posts
on-topic! If it doesn't have anything to do with
computer diagnostics of VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda cars, don't post
it. This list is not a swap-meet, it is not a chat room, it is for
on-topic discussions only.
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When posting questions
related to a problem you are having with a particular car, always
state the exact make/model/year/engine of car you are
having a problem with. Also tell us any modifications
you have made to the car. Incomplete information will
often get you no answer, or worse yet, the wrong answer.
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When posting questions related to VCDS itself, always state the version
number (you can find it on the
Opening
Screen and the About Screen)
and details about the PC (make/model/CPU/Operating-System)
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If you are
having problems with a function that requires the
Registered Version of VCDS,
please state that you are a registered user and include enough
information in your post to allow us to identify you as such.
Your full name and postal code will usually suffice.
Do not bother us with posts saying things like "I can't match keys
to my immobilizer" or "I can't reset my service Indicators" unless
you are a legitimately registered user and are willing to
show evidence of it.
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Before asking any
question, please take the time to read the
Manual
and FAQ, and Issues/Revisions
page
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When posting questions
involving trouble codes, post the complete code(s), and the text
that comes with them. Do not omit
anything, and don't drop any digits, not even a leading
zero! An Auto-Scan is always ideal to provide this
information! More info: see the "PS" portion of this
post.
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Questions
about design and construction of home-made interfaces are Off-Topic,
as are connection problems if you're using a home-made/third party interface.
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When posting replies,
please use this
protocol.
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HTML mail is discouraged. If you must send HTML mail, please keep the
formatting simple, preferably black on white and a common font such as
Courier or Arial, in a reasonable point size.
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One-liner "smartass"
replies are strongly discouraged.
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Flames directed at anyone but me will not be tolerated on this
list. Beware, however, if you flame me, I reserve
the right to defend myself.
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Asking for/offering illegal
copies of software such as VESIS/AESIS/ETKA/ELSA or asking for/offering
passwords or cracks is strictly forbidden. The same goes for EEPROM
and flash dumps.
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Discussing how to roll back odometers is forbidden. VCDS can't roll back odometers!
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It is off-topic for anyone else to complain about off-topic comments.
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It is off-topic to for any one else to complain about
complainers.
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If you have a suggestion for different or new rules, send them to
me directly so that the people on the list can concentrate on fixing
cars. Do not send them to the list as only one of the 3000+ people
on the list decides what the rules are -- me!
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If a violation of one of the
other rules is serious enough, appropriate action will be
taken. It will range from private admonishment to public
humiliation to banishment from the list.
