Ross tech, llc 881 sumneytown pike lansdale pa 19446, usa tel. Constantly updated software has ensured compatibility with all vw, audi, seat and skoda passenger cars through the current model year ever since. Ross tech is pleased to offer our customers this addition to the manual to assist them in their quest for knowledge of the repair of us vag models. This inexpensive oem alternative turns your pc into a sophisticated. C esky chinese dansk deutsch espanol francais italiano. The first tool to allow users to view and log of 3 groups of measuring. Currently the software for vagcom interface is known as vcds. Main page diagnostic procedures common procedures fault codes retrofitting immobilizer. This article will guide you how to install vagcom usb cable on windows and vcds software. Magyar hungarian nederlands polski portugues romana russian svenska. I used it with the ross tech vcdslite free software you can download from the ross tech website.
Ross tech, llc has been developing and improving it since 2000. With this diagnostic system you get professional help in the dieselschrauber community and the ross tech wiki. The mac is running the latest software that i just loaded yesterday and i havent figured out how it all works yet. Includes a vcds software license and the interface you need to connect to your vwaudi group vehicles. Ross tech is not affiliated with the volkswagen group in any way. Vcds the leading free obd software for audi, bentley, seat, skoda and vw. The laptops battery was dying and i couldnt find the charger.
Bavarian technic diagnostic tools for bmw and mini cooper. Rosstech, llc 881 sumneytown pike lansdale pa 19446, usa tel. Diagnostic software for european automobiles 881 sumneytown pike, lansdale pa 19446, usa shop info f. The professional systems are intended for the user who will work with many different vag cars. Dont be fooled by cheap fakes, knockoffs and imitators as those can damage your car. Ross tech offers diagnostic software for the volkswagenaudi family of vehicles. Tutorial how to download rosstech vcds and install and. I did a search and was unable to find any past threads. Turbocharger recirculating valve n249 diverter valve faulty. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. By downloading this software, you acknowledge that this program is provided. The vagcom diagnostic software vcds is a software package for windows that emulates the functions of the dealers very expensive proprietary scan tools. For registered vcds vagcom users in good standing, we have upgrade programs which allow you to purchase one of our current products at a substantial discount. The combination training manual and video provides the basic foundation for understanding diagnostic procedures used on vag cars for those who do not know vwaudi nomenclature.
Vcdslite windowsbased diagnostic software for vw audi seat skoda for generic 3rdparty interfaces. For that reason, all pro systems are unlimited in the number of. Howard pitkow, owner and technician of wagenwerx, inc. Vagcom diagnostic system, vcds, is an ms windows based software developed by ross tech, llc whose primarily task is for diagnostics as well as adjusting the volkswagen group vehicles such as, audi, volkswagen passenger vehicles, seat and skoda automobiles. N75 is the boost pressure control valve, not the bypass valve. Before attempting to download vcds, please look at your interface to determine the name of your interface this will be the. Designed for the home mechanic or enthusiast who wants to work on up to three different cars, this version of the hexv2 gives you full unrestricted vcds capabilities on 1, 2 or 3 different car. Our ross tech vcds professional systems offer the vcds diagnostic software.
The first truly affordable, fullfunction diagnostic system for vwaudi. Software updates as with previous ross tech products, software updates are free for the life of the cable with hexv2 interfaces. Vagcom is a software package and interface cable that runs on windows operating system. Before attempting to download vcds, please look at your interface to determine. Basics to vcds vagcom, fault codes, coding, output. Rosstech will ship worldwide, but systems bought directly from us are licensed for the english version only. Only registered users who have purchased a genuine ross tech interface either directly. Free vehicle support at it is important to have a good understanding of fuel trim. I came across total car diagnostics rosstech alternative. Rosstech wiki this is an encyclopedia of information such as common fault codes and diagnostic procedures. This is the real deal, manufactured by the worlds leading diagnostics solutions company.
The name of the software was derived from volkswagen ag or vag. Dtc fault codes 17608, 16795 and 17544 scanned via vagcom. It will read and clear both generic and manufacture fault codes. Europa parts is an authorized stocking distributor of genuine ross tech vcds vag com diagnostic systems for audi, volkswagen, seat, skoda, and bentley vehicles. If you need one of these cables you can grab one from our friends at. Its like having your own vag15511552 factory scan tool, but much simpler to use. Bought this to simply clear an airbag light on my mk4 gti. Ross tech has developed a unique windowsbased diagnostic software solution for audi and volkswagen vehicles. Ross tech, llc 881 sumneytown pike lansdale pa 19446 usa tel. After installing the driver from the disc provided with the cable, i downloaded the ross tech software and was up and running. In this case, audi is the manufacturer, the model may be a3 or s3 and the chassis code in parentheses is 8l. Rosstech vcds hexv2 usb diagnostics interface with.
New customers or users who are not registered with us do not qualify for any of these programs. Diagnostic software for vwaudi group cars 881 sumneytown pike, lansdale pa 19446, usa shop. Use in a commercial environment requires registration. How to get the best use out of ross tech software and hardware. Ill go over the basic interface, how you auto scan for fault codes. Windows software that allows you to read and reset trouble codes stored in your bmw or mini. However, the hexv2 interface may only be used a limited number of times before you must register it for free with ross tech. This video shows the basics to the vcds software for vw, audi, skoda and seat. The following pages contain information about various car models, each page covering a generation such as audi a3s3 8l 1997 2003. This category lists fault codes or diagnostic trouble codes dtcs, which are yet documented with possible symptoms, causes, and solutions. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. This tutorial covers how download and install vcds by ross tech on your computer and set it up for your first run. He likes that the software is intuitive and easy to use.