Cheap VCDS Cables

[chrisr763]

Anyone ever tried or trust these guys?

http://www.vagcom-diagnostics.com/index_files/Cables.htm

[Hedge]

No they are fake.

[RetroRaz]

what are the downsides to a fake cable? Ive heard people say they do work but to a certain limit. What cant they do?

[Eddie-NL]

why do people want to buy a fake cable?

if vcds cost £1000s then i could understand it to some point.

but as you can buy a genuine lead for just over £200 with support, free updates or a genuine 2nd hand one for even less

plus there is risk that it won't do what the genuine cable can do and could even damage your car

[Hedge]

I wouldn't know.

My genuine Ross Tech cable works for all current models and will continue to do so, provided people keep buying them so they can incorporate any new features in the years to come.

[Eddie-NL]

what are the downsides to a fake cable? Ive heard people say they do work but to a certain limit. What cant they do?

they won't have all the newer label files to start with

[chrisr763]

Anyone know of any real cables up for sale? 

[Moz]

Anyone know of any real cables up for sale? 

Snap!

[Hedge]

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VCHU.html

http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/cat/IC.html

[chrisr763]

Thanks hedge! Wondering if I can justify £260! Think il be on the lookout for a second hand one! Already had two people offer me fakes since this thread started....

[rich83]

Thanks hedge! Wondering if I can justify £260! Think il be on the lookout for a second hand one! Already had two people offer me fakes since this thread started....

Do you need one? Can't you just find someone local who has it?

[Baz300]

If I was Ross tech I would make the softwear so that if anyone uses a fake cable with VCDS it locks and immobilises the ECU

Won't take long before people will be afraid to use the rip off cables

[chrisr763]

Thanks hedge! Wondering if I can justify £260! Think il be on the lookout for a second hand one! Already had two people offer me fakes since this thread started....

Do you need one? Can't you just find someone local who has it?

Im in no rush, just think its worth the investment for the future. Ive got someone local who i can use, who may i add highly reccomend, Squeeguk. Just feel its worth it

[Baz300]

If you plan to keep buying VAG cars then it is worth the investment.

Most garages charge around £60 to do a diagnostic check (probably more at VW)

So after 5 checks with VCDS it has saved you money

[rich83]

If you plan to keep buying VAG cars then it is worth the investment.

Most garages charge around £60 to do a diagnostic check (probably more at VW)

So after 5 checks with VCDS it has saved you money

Absolutely... mines definitely paid for itself!