Vag com recommendations.

[CHRIS1980]

The starting issue on my borat pd tdi is still on going and a couple of times now I've had an issue where it judders. The juddering seems like it could be the MAF/ airflow meter. My fault code reader is not picking up faults,now it could be that it's not compatible or there are no detectable faults. In my research it seems Vag com is best...but pricey. Does anyone have any good budget recommendations?

[MarvinsMom]

are fire and matches an acceptable suggestion?

 

and i mean real, live fire?

 

ok, i suggest fire and matches......

[CHRIS1980]

are fire and matches an acceptable suggestion?

 

and i mean real, live fire?

 

ok, i suggest fire and matches......

It may come to that...

[Lacquer Peel]

You can use the free 'lite' version of VCDS for basic fault diagnosis.

[dome]

Paging 320touring...

[bigfella2]

Yeah, you only have to buy a cheapy eBay lead to get it to work and download vcds for free. On the earlier non pd TDI, if you unplugged the maf then the ECU would guesstimate the values, it will run fine without been plugged in, you just lose a tiny bit of top end power. Should imagine pd engine will be similar. Atleast you could confirm or rule it out as maf related then.

[Dave_Q]

Yeah just get the five pound blue cable off ebay, ignore the software that comes with it as it's normally virus ridden. Send me a pm when your cable arrives and I'll send you some known working software.

[Rogue trader]

Iv had VAGCOM for a few years now and I think for the price there are very good the only thing that limits them  is the user. I am still learning stuff now you code, program, reset and test various items and also it can basic read most other makes and models too, we use this in the garage I work at as well very easy to use compared with Snap on or Autologic.

[beko1987]

320touring will be your help here

[Coprolalia]

I've used VCDS lite for my old golf and the current Octavia as my OBD reader isn't compatible.

Buy a £5 lead to USB off eBay, download the software off their website and away you go. It's a bit clunky, but can read codes and clear most things. I think it's free because it doesn't tell you what the code means, but nothing a quick google can't tell you.

[320touring]

Yeah just get the five pound blue cable off ebay, ignore the software that comes with it as it's normally virus ridden. Send me a pm when your cable arrives and I'll send you some known working software.

this is what I did- Dink knows his stuff- listen and learn:)

[Richard]

I have a VAG FTDI cable, would that work with the Dink software and would there be anything to diagnose on a 1996 1.9D Polo?

[RoadworkUK]

I'll be firing my VAGcom up today to reset the arsing airbag light on the A4. First time in five years since I last reset it.

 

All because my passenger had the bare faced cheek to move the seat.

[Dave_Q]

The software is just VAGCOM, either an older full version or cracked lite version.

Is the polo an sdi or mechanical pump? If mechanical not much to see.

[320touring]

Richard the Polo is mech pumped so nowt to see. not even a low fuel light!

[sierraman]

What do you need them to retract the calipers on a Passat eg into service mode?

[warren t claim]

I've heard stories off my auto electrician about fucking up the ECU by using eBay cables and £20 boot sale laptops.

[320touring]

I've heard stories off my auto electrician about fucking up the ECU by using eBay cables and £20 boot sale laptops.

was worth the risk on my octy but possibly a valid concern on summat that cost more than a days wages:)

[Dave_Q]

Depends what you're trying to do, minimal chance of borking anything with vagcom if it's just reading codes, I suppose you could recode your immobiliser or something but you'd have to be trying pretty hard.

 

Happens more often with remaps but mainly from people writing files they found off the Internet that aren't right for their car.

[omegod]

I have the ELM 327  cable that works with most software, would it work with VAGCOM ?  if so could someone pleeeeeeeeeeese send me a link to a copy that won't destroy my old lappy

[Dave_Q]

I have the ELM 327 cable that works with most software, would it work with VAGCOM ? if so could someone pleeeeeeeeeeese send me a link to a copy that won't destroy my old lappy

Sorry, vagcom won't work with that interface.

Blue ebay cable will be fine as long as the car is mk4 golf era or earlier.

[sloth]

i have the knock off vas bluetooth jigger.  works great. 

[trigger]

This is something I'm also interested in at the moment as my Toledo has started to play silly buggers. I cleared the EML a few times now with a OBD2 reader I've borrowed off a friend (I've got a P0411 error) but I've now downloaded the "Torque" app of the Play store for my phone and plan on running it via the Bluetooth.

 

I bought a Bluetooth device of eBay for £4.35 but my phone wouldn't connect to it so i got a refund back on that and ordered another one for £7 but I'm expecting the same results TBH. Anybody got any recommendioms for cheap Bluetooth OBD2's?

[320touring]

This is something I'm also interested in at the moment as my Toledo has started to play silly buggers. I cleared the EML a few times now with a OBD2 reader I've borrowed off a friend (I've got a P0411 error) but I've now downloaded the "Torque" app of the Play store for my phone and plan on running it via the Bluetooth.

 

I bought a Bluetooth device of eBay for £4.35 but my phone wouldn't connect to it so i got a refund back on that and ordered another one for £7 but I'm expecting the same results TBH. Anybody got any recommendioms for cheap Bluetooth OBD2's?

Dont bother-get vagcom and a cable..

 

if you get a tuning cable we can get your 1.8t turned up:)

[trigger]

I'd be up for some of that but I haven't got a laptop.

[Eddie Honda]

but I haven't got a laptop.

Bag a used one. My Tosh cost 40 yoyos (which isn't even 30 quid)

[oldford]

This is something I'm also interested in at the moment as my Toledo has started to play silly buggers. I cleared the EML a few times now with a OBD2 reader I've borrowed off a friend (I've got a P0411 error) but I've now downloaded the "Torque" app of the Play store for my phone and plan on running it via the Bluetooth.

 

I bought a Bluetooth device of eBay for £4.35 but my phone wouldn't connect to it so i got a refund back on that and ordered another one for £7 but I'm expecting the same results TBH. Anybody got any recommendioms for cheap Bluetooth OBD2's?

I've got access to the full VCDS, if you let me know I'll have a look if you want.

[trigger]

Oh yes please John! If you don't mind. I've got a problem where the car runs really lumpy and poor when it's cold and when it's warm it keeps hunting when on idle between 500-800rpm and every now and then I get a smell of flumes and a eggy farty smell come into the cab and it doesn't feel quite as powerful.

 

I don't know much about these 1.8T engines and I could end up spending a fortune that i don't need too.

[oldford]

Let me know when.

[twosmoke300]

They are prone to the pcv valves failing . The last one I did had two . One small one under the inlet fannymold and a bigger ufo thing at the back ( right ) of the rocker cover