Which Vag Com

[new nige]

Seen numerous posts anyone know which lead / software is required for Galaxy Ghia X 1.9TDI (90BHP) R Reg looks like 16pin but not clear what protocol this runs. Link would be useful?

 

nige

[Jayton]

any of the KKL

[new nige]

any of the KKL

[Jayton]

Yup, that looks identical to the one I got.

[new nige]

Yup, that looks identical to the one I got.

 

thanks jayton, will procure lead.

 

does the software describe the fault codes or do i need to reference a code to a look up table, if so where are look up tables available.

[Jayton]

Some of the codes make sense but for a lot you'll need to cross reference the codes with what they mean as with the free version of VAG COM some codes only give you the digits and not small description.

 

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Main_Page

 

The wiki doesn't seem to be loading at the mo, but it usually does.

 

Otherwise just copy and paste the code into Google and you'll find other people who've had the same code and what it meant and how the fixed it :) gotta love the whole VAG scene close knit community and cars which are so much alike :)

[chrispb123456]

Some of the codes make sense but for a lot you'll need to cross reference the codes with what they mean as with the free version of VAG COM some codes only give you the digits and not small description.

 

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Main_Page

 

The wiki doesn't seem to be loading at the mo, but it usually does.

 

Otherwise just copy and paste the code into Google and you'll find other people who've had the same code and what it meant and how the fixed it :) gotta love the whole VAG scene close knit community and cars which are so much alike :)

Hi Jayton I have recently got a lead and disc off ebay and followed the installation which appears to be successfull (connects to interface) other than that have got no instructions on how to use it?

Am assuming we use the VW Sharan from the drop down list have tried the auto scan which only shows no faults found on engine and transmission but when I try select control module I get a box come up saying to many comm errors, if you have any ideas or point me in the right direction.

 

cheers Chris

[Jayton]

When you test the cable under Options, does it come up successful on only 1 of the com ports?

 

The free version (what you get with ebay cables) won't do an Auto-Scan, take a note of all the modules it will scan under the Sharan, but DO NOT scan the air bag module (off the top of my head I think it's module 18, but double check that under the manual scanning module list).

 

Scan module 01, the engine module, and see if it can scan or returns a timeout error.

 

hth

Jay

[chrispb123456]

When you test the cable under Options, does it come up successful on only 1 of the com ports?

 

The free version (what you get with ebay cables) won't do an Auto-Scan, take a note of all the modules it will scan under the Sharan, but DO NOT scan the air bag module (off the top of my head I think it's module 18, but double check that under the manual scanning module list).

 

Scan module 01, the engine module, and see if it can scan or returns a timeout error.

 

hth

Jay

Hi Jay

Yes it does come up on 1 port no4. port ok interface found

scaned module 01 comes up with a box heading session unreliable and in the box (too many comm errors to continue and thats the same for all the modules I tried 1. 2. 18. 3.

it is quite slow also waiting for the different screens to open but as I said am not familiar with this at all, also when selecting the control module screen I get the program not responding for a few seconds then the page opens.

I will add as far as I know the car is running ok am just being a bit inquisitive to see if any problem stored or pending problem

[Jayton]

You will most likely need to tweak the settings in Options. A lot of people find that changing the BAUD rate will fix the problem you are describing.

[chrispb123456]

You will most likely need to tweak the settings in Options. A lot of people find that changing the BAUD rate will fix the problem you are describing.

Ok Jay thanks for that i'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know :)

[new nige]

You will most likely need to tweak the settings in Options. A lot of people find that changing the BAUD rate will fix the problem you are describing.

Ok Jay thanks for that i'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know :)

 

Right having looked in detail this product (cable + software

[dave030445]

this cable in the link (at beginning of post ) will work with vista just needs a bit of head scratching to configure Edited March 15, 2010 by dave030445

[chrispb123456]

You will most likely need to tweak the settings in Options. A lot of people find that changing the BAUD rate will fix the problem you are describing.

Ok Jay thanks for that i'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know :)

Hi Jay

:D

No luck with altering baud setting I did try 9600 after googlng and have tried other random numbers have tried it on various modules but its the same answer have also tried removing and reloading software, have read you only get what you pay for but it does look the job, the lead that is :D

[big_kev]

Assuming you are using Vista / Windows 7 you could try lowering the USB latency timer.

 

Go into Control Panel then Device Manager ( or fight your way in if using Vista :) ).

 

Open Ports (Com & LPT ) then

 

Right Click on USB Serial Port (Com3) ......may be different Com number.

 

Go into Properties....then Port Settings then Advanced and change the Latency Timer down from the default of 16ms down to 12ms.

 

Should work ok.... :D

[chrispb123456]

Assuming you are using Vista / Windows 7 you could try lowering the USB latency timer.

 

Go into Control Panel then Device Manager ( or fight your way in if using Vista :) ).

 

Open Ports (Com & LPT ) then

 

Right Click on USB Serial Port (Com3) ......may be different Com number.

 

Go into Properties....then Port Settings then Advanced and change the Latency Timer down from the default of 16ms down to 12ms.

 

Should work ok.... :D

hi BigKev

Am using an XP Laptop I changed the setting as you said will try again tomorrow

 

cheers Chris :D

[Jayton]

Right having looked in detail this product (cable + software

[chrispb123456]

Assuming you are using Vista / Windows 7 you could try lowering the USB latency timer.

 

Go into Control Panel then Device Manager ( or fight your way in if using Vista :25: ).

 

Open Ports (Com & LPT ) then

 

Right Click on USB Serial Port (Com3) ......may be different Com number.

 

Go into Properties....then Port Settings then Advanced and change the Latency Timer down from the default of 16ms down to 12ms.

 

Should work ok.... :D

Hi Big Kev have tried what you said still get to many comm errors to continue. am using quite a high power laptop but this program is painstakinly slow is this usual or do you think this lead/software is dodgy :D

[big_kev]

Hi Big Kev have tried what you said still get to many comm errors to continue. am using quite a high power laptop but this program is painstakinly slow is this usual or do you think this lead/software is dodgy :25:

 

It shouldn't be slow at all.

 

Which version of vagcom are you using ( 3.11 or 4.09 ) or whatever.

 

Check that you are using the correct drivers for the lead.

Most likely you require the ftdi drivers see link below and download version 2.06.

 

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

[chrispb123456]

Hi Big Kev have tried what you said still get to many comm errors to continue. am using quite a high power laptop but this program is painstakinly slow is this usual or do you think this lead/software is dodgy :25:

 

It shouldn't be slow at all.

 

Which version of vagcom are you using ( 3.11 or 4.09 ) or whatever.

 

Check that you are using the correct drivers for the lead.

Most likely you require the ftdi drivers see link below and download version 2.06.

 

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Hi Big Kev

The disc says 409.1 cable driver there's no information on the cable only OBDII I did try updating COM drivers in device manager but it said it was already using the best one, you say then to download this driver ftdi will I have to remove the other one first or can it be left on computer. Jayton was saying about tweaking the baud rate did you need to do that or are you on default settings.

cheers Chris

[big_kev]

Might be best to recheck your vagcom settings as well,

 

Options should look like pic below....might be different com port.

 

[MrT]

The leads vary a lot in the USB to serial conversion chip used in them. There are two fairly common types of chips used, the more common Prolific which most USB-Serial converters use and the FTDI. The Prolific chip from my experience will work on one laptop and not on another and seems particularly error prone with VAG-COM. With the Prolific on a variety of PCs and software builds I can access most of the devices on the Galaxy with the exception of the engine and autobox where I get numerous synch errors. Using a standard serial port or an FTDI based USB lead, I can access all devices.

 

I have also found that the Prolific drivers can cause issues on Vista and Windows7 machines where other software monitors USB ports/devices for activity. Windows Mobile and TomTom Homerunner being two applications that spring to mind. These clashes happen even when the Prolific device is not plugged in.

 

I can scan the following addresses on my Galaxy:

 

7M,Ford Galaxy,01,02,03,08,09,15,17,19,33,3F,45,46,56,76

 

I have the airbag included as mine is not one of the range that have potential issues.

[new nige]

Some of the codes make sense but for a lot you'll need to cross reference the codes with what they mean as with the free version of VAG COM some codes only give you the digits and not small description.

 

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Main_Page

 

The wiki doesn't seem to be loading at the mo, but it usually does.

 

Otherwise just copy and paste the code into Google and you'll find other people who've had the same code and what it meant and how the fixed it :) gotta love the whole VAG scene close knit community and cars which are so much alike :D

 

Right, got the lead which came with shareware version 4.09-1, dont have much faith in this application as it is requesting VagCom.exe whch the installation dosnt seem to have come with (queried with vender) so think it may be best to start afresh and download a version from RossTech. Question, which version (seems protocol specific) is the right one?

[Jayton]

Get the Serial download from their website, NOT the USB one. The USB will not work with your lead, even though it is a USB lead. This is because there is a usb<->serial converter built into the lead.

 

The file you want is:

http://www.ross-tech.net/vag-com/download/...elease4091s.exe

 

:)

 

Remember you need the cable plugged into the car with the ignition in the ON position when testing the lead under VAG COM otherwise it won't pick it up.

[chrispb123456]

Might be best to recheck your vagcom settings as well,

 

Options should look like pic below....might be different com port.

 

Hi Big Kev didn't have any luck by changing any of the settings as suggested however I did change the com port from 4 to 1 and using a different usb socket and glad to say it now appears to work, all but module 2 transmission which is one that I really wanted, all other modules say no faults found and have since tried altering settings like baud and latency but they dont seem to affect it.

Also thanks to Jayton and Mr T for their assistance :) :D