Have VCDS - what can I do with it?

[allanmb]

I have just received my VCDS cable and software. I originally got it as I had an engine light showing on the dash which has since gone out (Discussion on another thread). I have seen that people have used VCDS to alter the settings of the car, e.g. disabling the passenger seat belt light. Can I just ask what can be done and how do I do it?

Cheers
Allan

[Drifty]

Hi, where did you order your software and cable from? I was thinking of ordering it too.

[allanmb]

Hi, where did you order your software and cable from? I was thinking of ordering it too.

I got it from a guy on eBay who sold his Audi and has now got an Aston, the swine!

[Sarge786]

I have just received my VCDS cable and software. I originally got it as I had an engine light showing on the dash which has since gone out (Discussion on another thread). I have seen that people have used VCDS to alter the settings of the car, e.g. disabling the passenger seat belt light. Can I just ask what can be done and how do I do it?

Cheers
Allan

Hi Allan, Firstly you need to establish if the cable and software you have are the original or a copy. If it is a copy then you cannot use any other version of the VCDS software, if you download a copy from their website (Ross-Tech), then you will kill your cable. :p

Have a look here at what the original software is capable off.

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

I would suggest having a good read up on this otherwise you can damage something!


Cheers
Sarge