It may be long, but there's every chance you seriously screw something up with your car if you don't read it. The first thing to do is to read through the manual. Unless your computer was built in the 20th century, USB will be the obvious choice.
Volkswagen vcds serial#
Your options are COM (Serial) or USB (Universal Serial Bus).
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The final decision to make is to choose the type of PC connection you want. If you plan to only use VCDS with your Mk6 Golf (or any Mk5-based car), then the Micro-CAN interface cable is for you. If you're still not sure if you should spend the extra money on the HEX-xxx-CAN version, you can check out the VCDS Compatibility Chart to determine whether the additional cost is worth it. This also comes in a various packages aimed at Mechanics and Professionals. It is more expensive as it supports the widest range of cars and unlocks a couple of extra features in the VCDS software. The HEX-xxx-CAN interface supports most VW/Audi group cars. The Micro-CAN interface only supports "Golf Mk5 based cars". This assumption limits your choice of cables to the 'Micro-CAN' or 'HEX-xxx-CAN' interface. This page explains that you can check the 7th and 8th digits of your VIN to determine the chassis type. The first thing you need to do is work out which ones are compatible. There are a few different cables to choose from. Please PM a moderator if you'd like to add anyone to the above list of resellers. Here is a list of Australian Resellers (You should confirm that purchasing via these resellers entitles you to product support from Ross Tech).ĭUB Addiction (Confirmed by Tim to come via Eurospeed, thus has official support). Mount AutoEquip (although I can't find any details on their site!) Here is a list of Authorised Australian Distributors:
Volkswagen vcds full#
There are Australian resellers of this cable, but to ensure that you get have access to the full support that Ross-Tech provides, ensure you purchase it either from Ross-Tech or an authorised distributor:
Volkswagen vcds software#
You do not need a serial/product key for the software as the cable itself holds this information. The software that goes with the cable is a free download. With the strong Australian dollar, you can order the cable online from their website and expect delivery within a few busniess days.
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Volkswagen vcds pro#
Ross-Tech is a company in the USA that makes and sells the dongle/adapter that connects your car to a PC (preferably a laptop or Windows 8 Pro tablet for obvious reasons). Helpful videos are also available at and YouTube. If this is your first VW car in a while then you should also read the vehicle manual. Most of this information is available elsewhere, so needless to say, give credit where credit is due. That way, this thread can remain as concise as possible, making it easier to find the info that's needed. If someone's post needs extra info, send them a PM and let them edit their post.
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You could search for another relevant thread or start a new one to ask a question, or even send a PM to someone. Polo's and Touareg's might be considerably different in areas for example.įor the benefit of everyone, please do not post questions/general discussion in this thread. This is primarily for the Mk6 Golf, but you may find a lot of similarities with other VW's of the same age (or newer since the Golf is the first model to be updated), and some compatibility remains with the Mk5 Golf. The purpose of this thread (as previously requested) is to gather all of the known tweaks and features available to the Mk6 Golf via the use of the VCDS (Previously known as VAG-Com Diagnostic System, renamed as it has no affiliation to Volkswagen-Audi Group).