What is a Vagcom cable?
VAG-COM is a cable Interface that plugs into the car’s OBD port. Hence it’s a diagnostic software that will diagnose vehicles with VAG engines, meaning it covers nearly all Audi, Volkswagen Seat and Skoda models.
What does Vagcom stand for?
VAG-COM= Volkswagen-Audi Group Computer.
Is Vagcom software free?
The unregistered shareware version of VCDS-Lite is free for non-commercial use, but no support of any kind is available.
What can I do with Vagcom?
VCDS software is basically used to diagnose and adjust motor vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. It enables users to view and adjust data that different car computers use. Among the vehicles whose data can be diagnosed and adjusted using this software include Volkswagen Passenger, SEAT, Skoda automobiles and Audi.
Do dealers use VCDS?
VCDS will perform most of the functions of the expensive electronic diagnostic tools available only to official dealers, like the current VAS 505x series diagnostic tools. VCDS is also capable of interfacing vehicles which use the generic OBD-II/EOBD protocols.
Does Vagcom work on Porsche?
Active Member VCDS does not support the Porsche brand at this time.
What can you do with Vagcom?
Does ignition need to be on for VCDS?
4.1 Why and How should I test VCDS prior to Activating it? All of our Current Interfaces that have built-in Activation for VCDS, are fully Registered and Activated once you test them on a car. Turn the ignition ON (turn the key so the Instrument Cluster lights up, but do not start the car -OR- start the car).
Can VAG com read other cars?
Generic OBD-II functionality is “Supported” only on VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda cars. It will likely work on many other brands of cars. We’d be happy to receive feedback as to what other brands and models of cars it does and does not work on, however, we do not feel obligated to make it work on other manufacturer’s cars.
Who has Vagcom?
This software can be bought from Ross-Tech, the manufacturer, directly. Currently it costs approximately 350 US dollars. It is also downloadable software and you can buy the cable from its manufacturer. Ross Tech delivers the cable internationally.