Hey
I have a generic, ebay, jem-auto, vag com cable. I bought it to reset some lights such as inspection 1 ect.

I have the

311.2 shareware software from ross-tech.

Once you start it tells you to :

Go to options, click the right com port, and save it.

No com ports appear to be right as i get " Com port status: inaccesable" After pressing test on each of the ports.


ANy clues here. I did install the correct drivers, At least i believe i did. I located and downlaoded them on the ross-tech site.


Thanks a lot and any help would be appriciated before i rip this cord in half.

 

what type of cable is going to the computer?? USB or serial

 

Download the 4XX version of Vag-COM. (I can't remember the actual number but it starts with 4)
Open Windows Device manager.
Look for the the name of your cable; Double click on it.
Read the port that was assigned to it. If it is not assigned to COM 1, 2 , 3, or 4, use the device manager and assign it to one of those ports.
Go back to VAG-COM and test that port.

Make sure the key is in the "on" position before you test the connection.

 

Windows control pannel-
System-
Hardware-
Device Manager-
Ports (COM &LPT)
Go into the port settings and open and make sure the port/com you are tying to use with vag matches up.

 

I've heard everyone chatting about reVAG'ing thier systems and to be honest, never really knew what you were talking about. Thanks to thins post, I now do and want one of these cables ... any idea on how much I should pay for one? I own an 06 A4 B7.

 

don't buy of eBay the software is very limited without the licence buy from Ross tech

 

Thanks Avant. Is there a model number I should look for? I'll check thier web site assuming they have one.

 

just give them the data of your car age/ engine/ chassis that sort of thing and they will be only too happy to assist you.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html

 

VAG-COM License with HEX-USB+CAN Interface
VAG-COM License with KEY-USB Interface

What would you recommend for my car and a beginner tunner like myself?
I think it calls for the CAN interface since my car is newer on the website, but I might be wrong ...
Not cheap either! WOW

 

the first one because it covers CAN, the second one is for the pre 2001 cars but the first one works with both