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Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
08-23-2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,035
Posted By bearthebruce

Correct - at lease in my experience. The...

Correct - at lease in my experience. The firmware update will undo any coding changes to the module updated but should have no effect on any other module. To be sure, run an autoscan and save the...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
11-10-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 849
Posted By bearthebruce

There is no such document outside the OE and even...

There is no such document outside the OE and even inside, we are not sure one exists given conversations had with those working for Audi. We have long looked for such documents. Most find the...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
04-14-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By bearthebruce

That is all you need! That will give full access...

That is all you need! That will give full access to all control modules in both cars.

The higher priced unit is a wireless unit.

The professional unit is the most expensive and is unlimited...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
04-27-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By bearthebruce

The system you quoted in post #1 will access all...

The system you quoted in post #1 will access all modules in VAG cars from 1995 through the 2016 model year - although a few 2016 cars are not covered at this time.
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
04-22-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By bearthebruce

Jefff there are lower cost systems available...

Jefff there are lower cost systems available direct from the manufacturer and some of their distributors.

Are you located in Germany and are you wanting a German translation? For that is what...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
04-22-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,043
Posted By bearthebruce

Color me ignorant but wanting to learn... to what...

Color me ignorant but wanting to learn... to what do you refer as the "Joker" button?
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
04-21-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 106,461
Posted By bearthebruce

Did you join our forum and post this information...

Did you join our forum and post this information in the HEX-NET section where our designers and others are looking to help people? The HEX-NET should find the tranny faults just like VCDS on a wired...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
01-29-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,397
Posted By bearthebruce

Yes. But as a vendor, I am not permitted to...

Yes. But as a vendor, I am not permitted to speak of it. Contact us at Sales and you can post what I am able to say.
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
01-08-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,040
Posted By bearthebruce

Does it have an aftermarket radio? Ross-Tech:...

Does it have an aftermarket radio? Ross-Tech: VCDS: Afterrmarket Radio Problem (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/aftermarket-radio.html)
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-06-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,337
Posted By bearthebruce

@Bob Petruska - yes you are correct that the 14...

@Bob Petruska - yes you are correct that the 14 year old hardware in the HEX-USB+CAN design looks like it may no longer be able to support the newer platforms. Simply put, we are having difficulty...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
10-02-2015, 04:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 106,461
Posted By bearthebruce

That is no longer true. Ross-Tech now offers our...

That is no longer true. Ross-Tech now offers our HEX-NET interface that is compute platform independent. It works wireless by WiFi to any device with a web browser. As I don't want to get abused...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
09-30-2015, 05:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 106,461
Posted By bearthebruce

VAG-COM was the original name Ross-Tech released...

VAG-COM was the original name Ross-Tech released our product under in 2000. In 2006, VAG ptiched a hissy fit over our use of the letters VAG. We changed our product name to VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
09-25-2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,553
Posted By bearthebruce

Where are you connecting the charger? Are you...

Where are you connecting the charger? Are you connecting directly to the battery? If so, the battery management knows nothing of the charge you are keeping on the battery. Instead it sees constant...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
08-27-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,010
Posted By bearthebruce

Interesting...... so they use our tool and then...

Interesting...... so they use our tool and then charge users for access to their information. Did you donate?

For the record, we know nothing of these guys. If you view their information, be...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
08-04-2015, 04:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,067
Posted By bearthebruce

Adaptive headlights require a "calibration" when...

Adaptive headlights require a "calibration" when a new module is installed. The travel of the headlight must be set using Basic Settings of the diagnostic tool for that module. The error must be...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
07-27-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,338
Posted By bearthebruce

Since you are are a registered user, may I...

Since you are are a registered user, may I suggest that you email our support group? (It's free for registered users: support@Ross-Tech.com) Or if you prefer, also post this in our own forum?
...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
07-24-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,338
Posted By bearthebruce

my guess is an air leak... check all the vacuum...

my guess is an air leak... check all the vacuum lines.
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
07-24-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,244
Posted By bearthebruce

You could go VCDS-Lite on a KKL wire... start out...

You could go VCDS-Lite on a KKL wire... start out for free and then to unlock, locked functions, you spend $99 with Ross-Tech for the license. You do need to buy a KKL wire on eBay.
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
06-09-2015, 04:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,721
Posted By bearthebruce

I never suggested changing the glow plug. I...

I never suggested changing the glow plug. I suggested that you check the resistance and the wiring. Throwing parts at problems is the expensive way to fix the car.

As to the intermittent fuel...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
06-08-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,721
Posted By bearthebruce

The glowplug with an open circuit should be...

The glowplug with an open circuit should be checked to see if a wire has broken or if the glowplug has no resistance. The controller cannot measure any significant current flow - hence the open...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
06-08-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,543
Posted By bearthebruce

Your friends at Ross-Tech are working with it. ...

Your friends at Ross-Tech are working with it.

We expect that shortly after the release of Windows 10, we will have VCDS compatible. However, I cannot at this time state as to a date when we...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
05-06-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,460
Posted By bearthebruce

On your computer, find the Ross-Tech folder. ...

On your computer, find the Ross-Tech folder. Inside find the VCDS or VCDS-Lite folder. Inside that find the Logs folder. Look for a recent log. VCDS should have saved a copy of the changes you...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
02-14-2015, 04:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,435
Posted By bearthebruce

The problem may well be that you are working with...

The problem may well be that you are working with a 5 year old version of VCDS on a car that is 2 years old... 908 was released in 2009.. the data in that unit does not support 2013 models. I'm...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
01-15-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,573
Posted By bearthebruce

See this - not sure it will give you the help you...

See this - not sure it will give you the help you desire:

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A6_%284F%29_Brake_Electronics#Coding

If you have VCDS and are a registered user, contact...
Forum: VAG-COM Discussion
11-10-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By bearthebruce

We have been supporting and adding support for...

We have been supporting and adding support for all model years since the program was introduced in 2000. We give the updates away for free because we want you to use the latest and the best. As...
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