Diagnostic Software

[Guest VW Infiltrator]

Has anyone else seen the site for VAG-Com diagnostic software? (see http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/).

 

It's PC based and a free trial can be downloaded; from what i have read it appears that it works ok with a Sharan so i assume that it will also work with a Galaxy or Alhambra.

 

Not only will it collect fault codes but it'll also let you make the changes to the central locking, electric window settings etc that your handbook says only your dealer can do!

 

The only issue i've found so far is where to purchase an affordable adapter to allow the connection of the PC to the diagnostic socket; the cheapest so far is about

[Guest Boggler]

Where have you found the adaptor and connector?

 

Thanks

[Guest VW Infiltrator]

The interface is at: http://www.andywhittaker.com/ecu/obdii_hardware.htm

 

There are also lots of others on the net, including http://www.obdtool.com/ which comes with the VAG-com software on a CD.

 

Cister Automotive Design (one of the VAG-Com uk distributors; see www.vag-com.co.uk/) charge about

[paulm]

I believe that Galaxys fitted with Ford engines use a different Coding system to the VW Sharan.

[Guest CCCTech]

VAG-Com works with all the VAG range of cars (Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda), as far as I'm aware it will not work with Fords.

It's a good tool, but the fully functional software will cost about another

[Guest Scott]

This site states their kit can be used on Galaxy...Onboarddiagnostics ~ Scott

[Guest Scott]

I guess this company is using the same software? They have a drop down 'features' box on this page which shows key coding & radio coding (close to our hearts!!!) among all the other features, available for the Galaxy. Carsoft ~ Scott

[Guest Cviko_M]

http://www.shareordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13903