Vag-com Socket

[Smilge]

I've totally given up with my lead I bought off ebay, I tried for hours to get the VAG COM software to see the lead, but it just won't. Its the USB type. When I plug it into the port on the Galaxy it glows the red LED, but computer does not recognise it as being anything but a serial port adaptor. It'll have to go back on ebay, unless anyone on here wants to buy it and try it ?

 

Dunno whether you have read this article jk m8 ..might help you?

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_3.html#3.1

[jkspoff]

Yes, I read through the above link for further info, and it would appear that these devices off ebay are not fully compliant with the ross-tech software, they require a different driver to provide a reliable connection: Ross Tech quote the below:

 

● We've had numerous reports of problems with 3rd-party USB interfaces. The USB drivers that we include with VAG-COM do not work with 3rd-party interfaces. In order for a 3rd party USB interface to work at all, the vendor must supply a USB driver for the device. Almost all 3rd party drivers emulate a Serial port. This is intrinsically slower than directly accessing the interface via USB. It may also cause difficulties connecting or unreliable sessions with some control modules.

 

● We've had many reports that certain 3rd-party interfaces (Serial as well as USB) do not work properly with some control modules. If you have a 3rd party interface, please make sure it works with all the control modules in all the cars you're planning to scan before you register.

[Dave-G]

Hmm - seems to be some dodgy versions out there then?

[jkspoff]

I have actually managed after many frustrating hours of fiddling with different drivers to install and get working my ebay lead. I found an alternative driver dedicated to the 'Autonostics' lead and it worked first time, after a long time googling it turned up trumps. I can now do what I originally set out to do and change my aux heater glow plug and reset the fault codes. Trial and error ! :ph34r:

[jkspoff]

Ok, I have managed to clear the aux heater fault code and at the moment it is working ok, when it fails again I will replace the glow plug. Does anyone know if I when you buy the full version you can switch off parking sensors individually, as it is reporting the reason for mine not working to be the 'front mid right inoperative'. If I can switch this one off then maybe it will work with the others only.

 

What other benefits in a nutshell will I get by spending $99 on the full version of VAG COM ?

[lazyb5]

Hi all

i had the same problem jkspoff what u need to do is go into device manager and change the serial adaptor (the ebay lead) to com port 3 . Then reconnect you should then find your computer speaks to the car. Dont forget to turn the serial adaptor back to comport 15 when your finished. I read all of this on here but cant find the thread all i did was follow it so thanks to whoever posted it . Hope this helps

 

oops sorry jkspoff didnt read the last2 articles doh

Edited February 13, 2007 by lazyb5

[philip lewis]

I have actually managed after many frustrating hours of fiddling with different drivers to install and get working my ebay lead. I found an alternative driver dedicated to the 'Autonostics' lead and it worked first time, after a long time googling it turned up trumps. I can now do what I originally set out to do and change my aux heater glow plug and reset the fault codes. Trial and error ! ;)

 

Hi, I have the Autonics USB cable too! Can you provide a link for the USB driver and also which version of software to use?

Many thanks from a 'Newbie'.

[jkspoff]

Hi Philip and welcome to the forum, this is the link to the alternative drivers for your VAG COM cable, it worked fine for me and hope it does for you:

 

http://www.autonostics.com/pages.php?pageid=3

 

I used the VAG COM shareware version 409.1 USB:

 

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

 

Now that I've tested it and its working I will buy the full version.

Edited March 7, 2007 by jkspoff