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Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/9/2007 9:13:05 PM

vrso2

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Just be carefull with VAG-COM ross-tech replika interface. I bought one and now i have problem. My radio does not work. I can turn it on, but no sound. That wire is a crappy !!! Now i need to go to dealer and spend some more $$$$ for repair. Only one think can help, buy original tool from Ross-tech (software + wire interface) by 300$ approx.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/9/2007 9:34:47 PM

auditech79

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Thats probably just coincidence, but yeah the cables from e bay suck.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 12:59:11 AM

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I couldn't agreed with you more. I wasted a lot of money trying to buy the cheap one from ebay, got what i paid for...they're crap. Finally bought the real thing, i dont regret it one bit.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 6:44:45 AM

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My ebay cable works just great... thats too bad you guys are having bad experiences with them..

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 7:24:25 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: alias747

My ebay cable works just great... thats too bad you guys are having bad experiences with them..

So what software are you using with your budget cable?

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 8:05:17 AM

alias747

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Its one of the older releases of vagcom.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 9:14:42 AM

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Definitely get the real thing. It's worth every penny, and will pay for itself the first time you use it.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 9:21:57 AM

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My eBay cable works great as well with version 3.11. It does everything I need it to do.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 10:10:59 AM

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My eBay cable works great as well with version 3.11. It does everything I need it to do.

Yeah 3.11 thats what I have to.. and yeah mine does everything I need it for too!

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/10/2007 11:21:43 AM

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hmm, i thryied to check code 56 (radio). That thing start to do something. After that i tryied to turn on my radio, but no sound. Then i reconnect again, but VAG-COM show me "No response from controller". Other functions work's great, just elektric checing fail all the time.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/28/2007 1:49:10 PM

zak

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Your radio problem seems to be common..

I'm sure you read this article regarding your issue and how to fix it:

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/aftermarket-radio.html

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/29/2007 2:18:15 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: alias747

quote:

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My eBay cable works great as well with version 3.11. It does everything I need it to do.

Yeah 3.11 thats what I have to.. and yeah mine does everything I need it for too!

Questions: Can you adjust the angle of the HIDS and can you turn on the window up/down function of your remote with 3.11?

If so - what brand of cable did you get and where can I buy one?

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/30/2007 10:26:45 PM

zak

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Forget about eBay hassle.. I just purchased mine for $20 from this website, waiting to get it & test it:

http://www.autonostics.com/product.php?productid=2&cat=2&page=1

I bet it is Chinese made, imported from Hong Kong. There's also AGV4000 Blue-Line which is made in Germany but I didn't find any distributors for this product in the US. Anyone tried it?

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/31/2007 8:00:49 AM

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I was able to do the window up and down thing, but I don't have oem hids so I am not sure about that one.

I bought mine from alpha-bid.

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RE: Beware of VAG-COM interface from ebay !!! - 8/31/2007 10:09:59 PM

vrso2

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i got same from alpha bid. Its work now for me, but i need full version. (crack does not work) :(
I can read and erase all codes. That's good for me. About that radio problem, i just pull out the fuse and plug back, radio get restart. After i put security code, radio works great like before. :)

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