Vagcom

[mikej]

Can anyone tell me if vagcom can be used on a 2001 galaxy , basically i am trying to locate an aircon fault after regassing i have a loud screaching noise when compressor kicks in and still no air con , the gas can be seen escaping from rear of engine bay somewhere ? if i drive car and then select the aircon this screaching noise is accompanied by a burning smell like a belt that maybe sliping also the load on the engine seems a little excessive and can be felt through the pedal .If the gas is removed altogether then this noise dissapears together with the burning smell .I'm thinking compressor and expensive however i have access to vagcom and was wondering if it would be of any use .Don't even know where to plug it in lol.

[NikpV]

I would also be thinking compressor - I assume with no gas the pressure switch tells the compressor not to bother (clutch not engaged) and so you dont get the screeching/smell - compressor seized ?? :wacko: :wacko:

[Masked Marauder]

Yes, you don't need VAG-COM for that one, siezed compressor.

[raymac]

while we are talking vag com my friend has it but he owns a vw bora ,does vag com come on a disc for different models and would i need a lead to plug in or are they all the same :wacko: sorry in advance for my vag com failings ;) :wacko:

[Masked Marauder]

VAG-COM Dongles and software is a one part suits all system.

[raymac]

VAG-COM Dongles and software is a one part suits all system.

 

Cheers mm i will ask him to have a go at mine then to see if he can stop the cc panel from flashing on start up ;)

 

By the way what's the Dongle thing :wacko: is it the lead :wacko:

[Masked Marauder]

VAG-COM Dongles and software is a one part suits all system.

 

Cheers mm i will ask him to have a go at mine then to see if he can stop the cc panel from flashing on start up ;)

 

By the way what's the Dongle thing :( is it the lead :(

 

Yes.