1. Do you have a Ross-Tech cable/software or Ebay cable?

2. Version number of your Ross-Tech software and licensed or shareware?

3. If shareware, what are features that are activated? Is airbag reset, engine light, ABS reset included?

Just want to see if its worth to just buy the Ebay cable and just use the shareware program. Thanks AWers.

 

Audiworld member made adapter (group buy years ago), VWTOOL soft v.2.0.9

 

OBDTool.com with shareware version of VAG-COM.

 

<ul><li><a href="http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vag-functions.html">http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vag-functions.html</a</li></ul>

 

3.3 Can I buy an Interface adapter somewhere else?

Yes. You may find vendors that are willing to sell compatible interface adapters without any software license. We have no problem with that. Once you're up and running, you can register your VAG-COM software with us for $99, but please don't expect start-up support from us if you can't get it working. We cannot provide support for 3rd party hardware. We have reports that some 3rd party Interfaces do not work correctly with some controllers. We will not provide either hardware or software support for you unless you are our customer. If you buy someone else's interface and can't get it working, contact your vendor for support! Of course if you buy one of our complete hardware/software kits, we will provide start-up support as well as free updates for at least one year from date of purchase. Compatibility of future versions of VAG-COM with 3rd party interfaces is not guaranteed.

3.4 Can I build my own Interface Adapter?

Yes. There are a number of websites with plans and schematics. However, we will not provide links to them, nor do we sell connectors or parts. We do not have the time or inclination to help people debug their home-built interface adapters via e-mail or over the telephone. If you choose to build your own adapter, that's fine -- we have no problem with that. Just don't expect any assistance from us until you have VAG-COM talking to your car in shareware mode. We have reports that some 3rd party Interface designs do not work correctly with some controllers, Once you've got it working, you can register the software for $99 and get full support for the software. Of course if you buy one of our complete hardware/software kits, we will provide start-up support as well as free updates for at least one year from date of purchase. Compatibility of future versions of VAG-COM with 3rd party interfaces is not guaranteed.

3.5 Why does VAG-COM require Activation?

All of our Current Interfaces have Activation built-in so users never have to worry about Activation, De-Activation, etc.

However, VAG-COM versions prior to 5xx.x will also run through "dumb" interfaces which is not particularly difficult to make and we would like to get paid for our work! The reality is that there many people in this world that just won't pay for software unless they have to. We've invested a large amount of time and expense into reverse-engineering the VAG protocols, and we're trying to make a living with this product. Further more, we're trying to sell it at a price that makes it affordable to everyone. The activation scheme is intended to ensure that we get paid by every user, not to make life difficult for registered customers.

 

I think it is worth spending the extra money to have a company behind the product for support. You get better support from them if they sold you everything.

 

eBay cable, registered software, no problems.

 

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