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Offline TrickGTI

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Vag Com
« on: November 19, 2013, 04:09:53 pm »
Hi, im after buying Vag-com, we used to have it at the garage I used to work at and all I used to do was bring the lead home and use it on my laptop after I downloaded the software but cant do that now. what do I need to buy? Is it just the cable? iv had a quick search and there seems to be a lot of different versions cables etc. Im needing to do some fuel logs on a golf I have that keeps getting fuel cut problems. Thanks
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2013, 04:15:06 pm »
Do a search for 'Ross-Tech'.
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2013, 06:44:49 pm »
Bought mine from a company called Gendan. Delivered very quickly.
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2013, 09:58:50 am »
Another shout for Gendan! I bought mines from there, got it the next day.

There are a few UK distributors of the genuine cable, and Gendan is probably the cheapest after postage etc  :happy2:
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2013, 10:18:55 am »
This is where I had mine from. Cheapest I could find between the UK dealers at the time.

http://www.mi-uk.com/products/vcds/
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2013, 12:15:49 pm »
Quote from: Matto on November 20, 2013, 10:18:55 am
This is where I had mine from. Cheapest I could find between the UK dealers at the time.

http://www.mi-uk.com/products/vcds/

Good find, this one includes the manual and carry case unlike Gendan's offering  :happy2:
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2013, 08:05:32 am »
Quote from: Matto on November 20, 2013, 10:18:55 am
This is where I had mine from. Cheapest I could find between the UK dealers at the time.

http://www.mi-uk.com/products/vcds/

That's why I like this forum. I know people get fed up of repeat questions but instead of me spending hours to find the best deal it only takes 2 seconds for some sensible responses. Cheers people
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2013, 10:36:04 am »
Got mine direct from the US, impressive delivery time considering!!!
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2013, 10:42:03 am »
Sorry for the hijack but, is VCDS / ross-tech what VW would use when you pay them a visit?
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2013, 10:43:40 am »
Quote from: phem0r on November 21, 2013, 10:42:03 am
Sorry for the hijack but, is VCDS / ross-tech what VW would use when you pay them a visit?

No. They use a special VW tool
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2013, 10:44:35 am »
Quote from: richwig83 on November 21, 2013, 10:43:40 am
Quote from: phem0r on November 21, 2013, 10:42:03 am
Sorry for the hijack but, is VCDS / ross-tech what VW would use when you pay them a visit?

No. They use a special VW tool

I assume VCDS is the closest thing we can get though?
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2013, 10:45:20 am »
VCDS will do nearly as much as the delear VAS system at a whole lot less.
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2013, 10:50:16 am »
Quote from: phem0r on November 21, 2013, 10:44:35 am
Quote from: richwig83 on November 21, 2013, 10:43:40 am
Quote from: phem0r on November 21, 2013, 10:42:03 am
Sorry for the hijack but, is VCDS / ross-tech what VW would use when you pay them a visit?

No. They use a special VW tool

I assume VCDS is the closest thing we can get though?

Yes. It's basically been reverse engineered. It's a brilliant tool.
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Re: Vag Com
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2013, 10:51:56 am »
Definitely worth the £263 from that link further up then, just have to learn how to use it :laugh:
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