I read somewhere, not sure how true it was, that vw had introduced a security measure to stop wireless hacking, by needing the bonnet, (hood) to be open to accept coding. One interesting point may be the New "diagnostic firewall". Though there have been some blips with the latest MY19 vans. It can also activate the fuel lift pump (if you run out of derv like i did once!!)(you cant do this with Carista ! - so dont run out of fuel unless you want a call-out)īasically anything you need to do on the van apart from programming some of the secure modules and flashing ECU`s etc. So what can it do? well most things really I object to chucking money at something I don’t need for anything else so I bought an older reconditioned Dell Win7 laptop from eBay for £120 and it’s been absolutely fine Working advice was: I’m like you and Mac only, so when I got VCDS I tried using Windows in both Parallels and Virtual Box and couldn’t get the program to work properly. I run vcds on a virtual windows 7 pc running on vmware fusion on my MacBook Pro. It Is possible to run the software on a has done this: I use my Macbook Pro and just run Parallels to run a Windows 10 image with the VCDS software installed within has done this:
Vcds rosstech full size#
I have the older discontinued HEX-USB+CAN and have been using it for years, i have the software loaded onto a few different Windows laptops and even a Win10 based Tablet (must have a full size USB port!) I've had the VAGCom setup since about 2010 and to be honest for the money its the closest thing to the dealer tool you can get. The great thing with this setup is that once you buy the GENIUNE Hardware cable the software and all future updates are free. VCDS Or VAG-COM is a fantastic piece of windows based software and hardware created by Ross-Tech over in the states for VAG Group based motors.
Vcds rosstech update#
Ross-Tech VCDS HEX-V2/HEX-NET - Fixing a failed firmware update (see bottom of post)
Vcds rosstech manual#
Ross-Tech: VCDS: Downloads: Current Release and Manual Typical turn-around time on trade-in upgrades is 2-3 business days from receipt of your old interface. Should there be any difficulty, Ross-Tech will contact you via the email address you enter on your order. When you complete your order, payment will not be processed until the review is completed. To order an upgrade, select one of the links above.Īll upgrade orders are subject to review to be certain that you meet the requirements of the upgrade program you have selected. I HAVE: A Limited VIN Enthusiast Interface (HEX-NET or HEX-V2)
Vcds rosstech full version#
I want: The full version of VCDS and VCDS-Mobile with a HEX-NETĥ. (HEX-COM, HEX-USB, KEY-COM, KEY-USB, KII-USB, Micro-CAN and HEX+CAN)
I HAVE: An older Ross-Tech Dongle Interface: I want: The full version of VCDS with a newer Ross-Tech Interfaceģ. (ISO-COM, MAX-COM, UNI-COM, TWIN-COM, BI-COM)
I HAVE: A VCDS-Lite License and an ancient Ross-Tech “Dumb” Interface: I want: The full version of VCDS with a current Ross-Tech InterfaceĢ. I HAVE: A VCDS-Lite License and a 3rd party interface To determine which Upgrades apply to you, first check what you currently have, then decide what you want using the list below:ġ. Only registered users who have purchased a genuine Ross-Tech interface either directly from Ross-Tech or from one of our authorized distributors/resellers, or who have purchased a license for VCDS-Lite or an older version of VAG-COM are eligible for these programs. New customers or users who are not registered with us do not qualify for any of these programs. For registered VCDS (VAG-COM) users in good standing, we have upgrade programs which allow you to purchase one of our current products at a substantial discount.