Vag.com Interface Identification Label

[Ogben Schmutzel]

Hi All,

 

As instructed on the Ross Tech site I am trying to locate the interface label to identify the correct download for my 2002 Alhambra. I have found the interface by the bonnet release but I am guessing that the interface label is going to be behind trim. I really hate removing trim so can anyone tell me if that is really what I have to do, or already know knows which interface it is.

 

The Ross Tech site is listing newer releases of VAG that I would like to use if I could.

 

Regards.

Oggy.

[Ogben Schmutzel]

Just removed the trim and no label!!

 

Just a thinish black wire (est 5mm dia) leading to the back of the diag' socket.

 

Oggy.

[GSMGuy]

Ogben, why do you need this?? Just download the latesy available VAG-COM for your interface... You shoose the chasis type (model) from in the software - just select Sharan...

 

Mike

[Ogben Schmutzel]

Mike,

 

I realise that I am being thick here, it will click in a bit but it hasn't yet!!

 

A good start would be what is meant by 'interface'. I have been taking it to be the a socket on the car that I plug the cable into, but is it really the cable?

 

Bear in mind I have not got anything yet except and old W2K laptop with USB ports. I don

[Masked Marauder]

The interface is the cable between the car and the PC.

 

 

If you don't buy an officially licenced cable then you will have limited functionality unless you then pay for the full version of VAG-COM software.

[Ogben Schmutzel]

Thanks MM,

 

A couple of questions if I may.

 

Will that limited functionality allow me to clear any error codes that might be stopping the Aux Heater from firing? Also switch the Aux Heater off and on like posts here have said you can?

 

The mist is starting to clear!! :angry: :(

 

 

Cheers.

Oggy.

[Masked Marauder]

I can't even get my Aux heater to talk to VAG-COM and that is with a proper VAG-COM lead.............

[Ogben Schmutzel]

B****y H*ll

 

That's why i don't want to blow too much on this till I get my head round it!!

 

Cheers.

Oggy.

[El Dingo]

Hi Oggy,

 

Like MM says (sorry, it takes too long to type in 'Masked Marauder'), the interface is the cable between PC and car. The label that Ross Tech refers to is on the plug that goes into the socket in the car. If this came from Cister UK (or God knows who from ebay) it won't have a label, so you should assume it's a 'dumb' interface - download software from 'achives' here...

 

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

 

You don't have a full list of fault codes by any chance do you? :angry:

[Ogben Schmutzel]

You don't have a full list of fault codes by any chance do you? :angry:

 

 

Er, no!!

 

Should I have??

 

I'm having a good look through Ross Tech right now! Just read the PC magazine article and now looking at www.software forcars.com

 

Blimey in about two or three years time I may be able to tell you guys something :D :D

 

If I come across any fault code list I will post back, or is this something that everyone already has?? :( :D

 

Cheers.

Oggy.

[El Dingo]

Oggy,

 

Sorry, I'm teasing. :angry:

 

If you do get a fault code list, I'd be very grateful!

 

Cheers,

[Ogben Schmutzel]

This any good?

 

Here

 

Oggy :angry:

[El Dingo]

Nice one Oggy!

 

:angry:

[dave_m]

I have the Key-Com Interface from ross-tech and use it with the latest release of software from the ross-tech site and it reads the aux heater on address 18 with no problems.

 

I definately suggest purchasing the genuine cable as you can be sure that it has the relevant protection to prevent damage to your cars electronics should something go wrong.