discussing illegal software is not something audiforums condones or allows. just so you know.

 

Really need help activating my OBD, any success finding a key anyone? I'm beyond inspection and need to reset my airbags and brake light.

 

So dumb question... Can you get the computer to recognize the cable? If so can you scan... If so are you just looking how to clear the codes?

I m going to mess around with mine hopeful;ly tonight weather permitted...

 

yea my comp recognized the cable after I installed the drivers...when I hooked up to the car to reset my airbag it prompted me for a key authenticating license

 

So I kinda got it to work... Got it to recognize the cable... scanned the engine and reset... now the program locks up everytime i try to scan anything... So I uninstall and reinstall vag com software... now it locks up every time I try to scan... ughhh suggestions?

 

Same thing happened to me at first... what version are you running?? try to scan your engine first, that worked for me

 

I m getting No Responce from controller again... worked once... I dont know what the issue is any idea?

Here is what I have tired....
I m running Vista Home Prem...
tried changing the com port... didnt work...
running as admin. (when into advanced and made sure).. didnt work
it worked once with the 3112 version..4091 hasnt worked yet
The Tests come back fine I dont get it!!!!!!!

 

Sadly you can't just get a code and make it work.

Serial numbers are unique for each PC and each software version. They fit together like a lock and key. New serial numbers are generated each time VAG-COM returns to shareware. You can't use an old activation code to activate a new copy of VAG-COM because the serial number changes.

This means that a single PC will have a new serial number if for any reason it should become "unregistered". An activation code will work once and only once, and only for the PC and serial number for which it has been generated.

In few words You can't make VAG-COm "fully registered version" Just by placing a password. You have to buy it straight from Ross-tech in order to get it. They do deserve the money tho, its a pretty nice program that can save you a lot of money in the future.

 

Mine says: Original Ross Tech chip: No
But it still works as "registered". I think the software is a bit steep, and if you're going to purchase it i recommend buying a proper cable.
But there are ways of circumventing the DRM of the program..
Just saying though, the vagcom 409 will NOT work under Vista. So I put XP on my laptop instead..

If you buy a new cable and a licence from Rosstech you will have updated software fully compatible with Vista.

 

good thread, i needed this