vag com won't work-A6 tdi

Wacky77 · 07-15-2008, 12:24 AM

I have an obd2 lead, the neccesary drivers and vag com 409 but for some reason the laptop and car just wont communicate. Laptop is running XP pro, dignostics fuse on the car is fine, anyone any ideas?? (car is 1999 a6 1.9 tdi avant)

Edd W · 07-15-2008, 03:35 AM

Where are you located?

Just Me · 07-15-2008, 04:58 AM

donp · 07-15-2008, 05:00 AM

Maini · 07-15-2008, 07:20 AM

Cable Description:
KKL 409.1 VAG-COM VW/AUDI OBD INTERFACE USB Cable

Ebay Seller: SZHID (Expected Price including shipping: $20 or less)
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/szhid/

USB driver for the cable:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Installing the Cable:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158766

VAG-Com Software Download (Version 409.1):
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/archives.html

Also Download the VAG-Com 805 (latest version):
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/
Install it and copy the "Labels" folder from the 805 install,
Delete the "Labels" folder from the 409 install
Paste the "Labels" folder from 805 in its place

Fix for "Too many communication errors" while communicating to some Modules:
http://forums.audiworld.com/vag/msgs/16474.phtml

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158766

scb71 · 09-26-2008, 05:43 AM

Thanks for this post.

Has anyone purchased one of the newer Ebay cables that is supposedly a CAN cable? Some include the immobilizer terminology.

I dont have much need for one so spending 300+ just does not make sense for me as I am not a mechanic but just a curious owner. I wonder if I should buy the real cheap version as shown in this post or do I gain anything by spending just a little more for a CAN cable. I have an 05 A6 at present.

07-15-2008, 12:24 AM	#1
Wacky77 New Member Account #: 133657 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4	vag com won't work-A6 tdi I have an obd2 lead, the neccesary drivers and vag com 409 but for some reason the laptop and car just wont communicate. Laptop is running XP pro, dignostics fuse on the car is fine, anyone any ideas?? (car is 1999 a6 1.9 tdi avant)

07-15-2008, 03:35 AM	#2
Edd W Junior Member Account #: 41826 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,611	Is your lead a genuine Ross-Tech one? Where are you located? __________________ VW Touareg 06 30k 6spd 2.5Tdi - Wifey's new one, A4 was not big enough! A6 2.7t 01my 6spd Avant 51k miles A4 2.0FSi SE 03.8 22k miles - Wifey's new one - the golf was not luxurious enough. Sold 30/08/08 - gone to Heathrow. Golf Tdi 03.08 130pd, 6spd, 19k miles - Sold 8th November 2006 - gone to Coventry! A6 2.8q 98.11 115K miles - sold 20th Feb 2006 - gone to Kidderminster. 100 2.8q 92.1 147k miles - Sold 6th July 2004 - its new home is Edinburgh A4 1.6 97.8 99k miles - Sold 12th Feb 03 VW Golf Gti 86 22k miles 2.0 Oettinger 190bhp, lowered, lightened and quick and sold 23/03/08. Gone to Coventry.

07-15-2008, 04:58 AM	#3
Just Me AudiWorld Super User Account #: 52472 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,394	usb or serial? What model dongle? __________________ glenahan@fastmail.fm

07-15-2008, 05:00 AM	#4
donp AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12322 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 11,085	Do you have the right cable? Check their cable matrix to see what version of cable you need. __________________ National Sarcasm Society (like we need your support)

07-15-2008, 07:20 AM	#5
Maini Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 38404 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 796	If you have an ebay USB VAG Com cable you can try this.. Cable Description: KKL 409.1 VAG-COM VW/AUDI OBD INTERFACE USB Cable Ebay Seller: SZHID (Expected Price including shipping: $20 or less) http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/szhid/ USB driver for the cable: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm Installing the Cable: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158766 VAG-Com Software Download (Version 409.1): http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/archives.html Also Download the VAG-Com 805 (latest version): http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/ Install it and copy the "Labels" folder from the 805 install, Delete the "Labels" folder from the 409 install Paste the "Labels" folder from 805 in its place Fix for "Too many communication errors" while communicating to some Modules: http://forums.audiworld.com/vag/msgs/16474.phtml http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158766 __________________ 2001 A6 2.7T Black/Black 91,000 miles Previous faithful Audi 1996 A6 quattro Sold 92,000 miles 01/05

09-26-2008, 05:43 AM	#6
scb71 New Member Account #: 101422 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 23	Re: If you have an ebay USB VAG Com cable you can try this.. Thanks for this post. Has anyone purchased one of the newer Ebay cables that is supposedly a CAN cable? Some include the immobilizer terminology. I dont have much need for one so spending 300+ just does not make sense for me as I am not a mechanic but just a curious owner. I wonder if I should buy the real cheap version as shown in this post or do I gain anything by spending just a little more for a CAN cable. I have an 05 A6 at present.

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