Which VAG-COM to get please?

[Kevan Farmer]

Are the VAG-COM cables and software bundles any good that are offered on eBay? After giving my Mk4 Golf a good clean out (in another thread I asked about emissions) I have got rid of a lot of sludge and muck from the engine breather and cam cover. However, the engine, while pulling a lot smoother, now hunts badly at tick over and frequently cuts out.

I suspect the throttle body may need to be reset?

I did use all new gaskets on the inlet manifold and made sure they were in place before tightening them down. Should they have been put in with silicon sealant too? I did not do this I just put them in as they came, dry.

So, with the above in mind I am willing to get a VAG-COM cable and software but I cannot afford to go to a dealer (would they even sell it?) as I am disabled and on a low fixed income.

Your anticipated help is most welcome :)

[Gordon804]

Hi, I bought this one from Amazon to diagnose my Audi engine codes. Very easy to use and was accurate at diagnosing my engine issues.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001C9V89A/ref=mp_s_a_5?pi=67x75&qid=1345818097&sr=8-5

[Sam]

That code reader wont be able to perform a throttle body alignment.

Buy a cable from Genden (see here (http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VAGUSB.html)) or similar retailer and a copy of VCDS-Lite (see here (http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/index.html))

For what VCDS-Lite can and can't do - see here (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vag-functions.html)

[Kevan Farmer]

That code reader wont be able to perform a throttle body alignment.

Buy a cable from Genden (see here (http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VAGUSB.html)) or similar retailer and a copy of VCDS-Lite (see here (http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/index.html))

For what VCDS-Lite can and can't do - see here (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vag-functions.html)

With apologies for appearing to be a bit dense here :) Am I correct in assuming that what I need is the VCDS-Lite software and that this will be able to perform the throttle body (motor) alignment? I have gone through what it can and can't do but I am left bewildered. It does not specifically mention my need.

Thank you for the advice so far :)

[Sam]

You are correct yes, however the VCDS-Lite software will need to be registered in order for it to perform a throttle body alignment (if that is what needs to be performed of course).