Total newbie question

[eastmidsdude]

Hi all. Now I’ve had my A6 for a couple of days (loving it by the way) I’ve seen a few people talking about VCDS. What is this? Is it something a dealer has or can anyone get it? If so where do you get it? How does it connect to the car? Etc...

[Elansear]

Hi. Its diagnostic software, it plugs into the car to diagnose faults, modify settings, and perform service functions. The full version is expensive but you can get a version with limited functionality. It's called lite and can be downloaded you can get the connecting lead, laptop to car, from eBay with a software cd for around £10-£20. Have a look at rosstec web site for download. Enjoy... Search VAG COM

[eastmidsdude]

Brilliant cheers mate

[Johnny31]

Or stay legit and use a much more user friendly thing like obd11. A nice, small and simple bt dongle that does even more for waaaaay less (and knows how to deal with new cars that VCDS is now struggling with)...

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[Liversausage]

I'm also interested in having VCDS access. could you provide a link to a suitable device please.

[Elansear]

Hi. Look at these
VCDs VAG Com Diagnostic System for VW AUDI Seat SKODA Direct From Distributor | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/VCDs-VAG-Com-Diagnostic-System-for-VW-AUDI-Seat-SKODA-Direct-From-Distributor/1287098820)

Amazon.co.uk: vag com (https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=vag+com&index=aps&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_1ftvhfcocc_e&adgrpid=60060255584&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=259011887913&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4618221175863189885&hvqmt=e&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007226&hvtargid=kwd-936901462)


Ross-Tech: VCDS (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/)

enjoy

[eastmidsdude]

So I’d need an OBD cable and a piece of software?

[Whippy53]

Yup, and a laptop running Windows.