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Offline fransnz

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VCDS info
« on: March 02, 2014, 11:23:19 pm »
Hi guys I'm looking at buying vcds but not 100% sure on how it all works! is the software free and the cable like a validation device????? And where would be the best place to get it from?


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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2014, 11:25:50 pm »
in effect yes.

you can buy a cable from gendan i think they are the UK distributers or google vagcom and on rosstech's site they will list places.

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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2014, 11:41:37 pm »
The software is a free download from ross-tech.com
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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2014, 08:32:01 am »
PM Nigel, aka NHN on this forum from vagcom.  He'll get you what you need.  Don't know how often he comes on here but he supplied mine and was very helpful  :happy2:

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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2014, 11:37:02 am »
I got mine from Marshalls industries - very helpful and came with a nice small carry case for it
VCDS cable HEX-USB+CAN. New but can do the basics including coding


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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2014, 09:22:47 am »
Bought it from Marshalls, but was out yesterday and missed the delivery

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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2014, 11:59:35 pm »
Currently we have to take the order over the phone for the VCDS kit. We do have stock of them could you tell me which one you are looking to purchase. We have the normal Ross-tech VCDS which is the one lead for £263 but we have now got a diagnosis kit. This includes the normal vcds lead plus an extra two leads which is for the pre 1995 VW group range and the other lead fits to the commercial vehicles like the LT and crafter for £294


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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2014, 12:00:15 am »
This was an email from the guys at Marshall industries.


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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2014, 08:39:36 am »
Get the Hex+Can which is the £294 lead, trust me it is worth the extra £30 as it enables you to use the lead with older vehicles and gives you more options.
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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2014, 01:25:05 pm »
Get the Hex+Can which is the £294 lead, trust me it is worth the extra £30 as it enables you to use the lead with older vehicles and gives you more options.

The £263 is the hex + can, the more expensive one has extra cables for older cars
VCDS cable HEX-USB+CAN. New but can do the basics including coding


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Re: VCDS info
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2014, 06:20:47 pm »
Sorry guys. - my mistake  :sad1:
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