Vagcom For Windows 7

[wackojackouk]

Hi guys

 

Just updated to Windows 7 (from Vista) and need to reinstall the Vag Com software and FTI drivers.

 

Last time on Vista I plugged in the USB cable (from ebay) and it installed the drivers no worries and Windows 7 has installed some drivers already (fingers crossed).

 

Anyway went on to the Ross Tech site and can't see any mention of 4.09 anymore :(

 

Should I be installing the VCDS Lite now?

 

Cheers

 

WJUK

[shepheap]

I downloaded and installed VCDS lite on my Windows 7 laptop yesterday. Visually it is no different to the old 4.09. I did need to change the COM port for the USB serial device in device manager as it had registered at COM 10 and VCDS Lite only offers 1 to 4.

 

I used it to successfully check for a fault on my rear parking sensors and also reset the fault code for my duff auxilliary heater.

 

Also found that I could use it to change the volume and pitch of the parking sensors which entertained me for a few minutes! :unsure:

[shaun10569]

i have the same trouble as mine is recognised on port 11 how do you change it ?

[sparky Paul]

i have the same trouble as mine is recognised on port 11 how do you change it ?

 

Not tried it on Win 7, but I guess you should still be able to change the com port in the driver properties.

 

Find the driver in Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager (or equivalent in Win 7), the USB Serial Port driver should be listed under Ports (COM & LPT). Right click on the driver and select [Properties], select the [Port Settings] tab and click on [Advanced] - there should be an option to change the COM port there.