A4QuattroV6

Hi, I have a good computer running windows 7 that I'd like to use for diagnostics on my A4 and other cars. I'd like to be able to access all systems from diagnostics to abs to air bags and so on. What's the best cable to get?

jakematic

Genuine Ross-Tech http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCHUC.html

Depending on your models you will want to check the application chart here http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/car...ons/index.html

Have a look at the manual here http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/main_screen.html

Diagnostic procedures are here http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index...tic_Procedures

dbier

Hi,

Any thoughts on the difficulty level for a newbie to use the Ross VAG Com cable and software?

BACKGROUND:
I just paid a shop $110 to make 4 VAG Com changes to my 2013 Q5 - only to learn that they may get over-written next time the dealer (4 year pre-paid maintenance plan) does an update or warranty work. With that possibility, I'm thinking I may want to invest in a Ross cable.

I'm pretty handy around an engine and a PC but certainly no expert regarding either. If I buy and use the Ross VAG Com cable will it be pretty intuitive to make VAG Com changes?

I kept the list of VAG Com changes I had the shop do for me - but without having seen the VAG Com software's user interface I have no idea if the settings required to (for instance) eliminate the winking DRL ([09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 3 Bit 7 - Change 1 to 0) is something I can figure out how to implement once I connect the cable and fire up the software.

Any thoughts regarding ease of use?

solution95

Hey, did this work for you?

dbier

I haven't bought my own VAG Com reader/tool yet. But will if the dealer resets my changes when I go in for my next service appointment.

Based on the replies I've received, I think I can use the VAG Com properly.