VAG COM on Windows Vista

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06-10-2007, 12:02 PM
Marc111111

VAG COM on Windows Vista

Hi all:Blush:
Just registered with this site, its great.

Does anyone have any drivers for a USB to OBD 2 lead for Windows Vista?

I bought a cheap lead from ebay ELM 323 with SO9141 and KWP2000 protocol to use with VAGCOM 3.11

Cars a 04 plate Sharan tdi

Cheers for any help received
Marc
06-10-2007, 02:52 PM
onzarob

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

If its a non standard cable the drivers are usb to serial converter (built into lead) I used the same one I used on xp. I use Vista and have registered version of Vag-com. You want to use version 409 with Vista and that lead.
29-02-2008, 08:48 PM
sooty

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

:1zhelp:

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzarob

If its a non standard cable the drivers are usb to serial converter (built into lead) I used the same one I used on xp. I use Vista and have registered version of Vag-com. You want to use version 409 with Vista and that lead.

Hi

I have the same lead with Vista however VAG-COM version 409.1 keeps crashing and not responding. Ross-Tech will only officialy say that the version 7 will work FULLY with Vista. Any idea how I can get version 409.1 setup on Vista?
29-02-2008, 09:11 PM
onzarob

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

You need to right click on the VAG-COM icon and click properties, then the shortcut tab. On that window there is a 'advanced button' click and select 'Run as administrator'

Basically Vista Runs all programs with lower privileges, but VAG-COM need to create file within it own program directory. So by setting the program to run at the highest level all works well.

I have this setup with no issues ;)
29-02-2008, 11:59 PM
sooty

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzarob

You need to right click on the VAG-COM icon and click properties, then the shortcut tab. On that window there is a 'advanced button' click and select 'Run as administrator'

Basically Vista Runs all programs with lower privileges, but VAG-COM need to create file within it own program directory. So by setting the program to run at the highest level all works well.

I have this setup with no issues ;)

Thanks mate I'll give it a try over the weekend!
01-03-2008, 03:17 PM
sooty

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzarob

You need to right click on the VAG-COM icon and click properties, then the shortcut tab. On that window there is a 'advanced button' click and select 'Run as administrator'

Basically Vista Runs all programs with lower privileges, but VAG-COM need to create file within it own program directory. So by setting the program to run at the highest level all works well.

I have this setup with no issues ;)

Spot on mate it worked fine now!
I am ashamed to admit I work in IT!

Realised that I cant do much with a OBD 2 cable so I am going to have to get one of the proper bad boys!
01-03-2008, 08:20 PM
onzarob

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

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Originally Posted by sooty2k

Spot on mate it worked fine now!
I am ashamed to admit I work in IT!

So do i ;):D

Quote:

Realised that I cant do much with a OBD 2 cable so I am going to have to get one of the proper bad boys!

When you say you can't do alot, what exactly, if it not registered then you can't use the basic setting etc. I registered mine for $99(£50) and i can do alot of stuff:D
03-03-2008, 01:10 AM
sooty

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

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Originally Posted by onzarob

So do i ;):D

When you say you can't do alot, what exactly, if it not registered then you can't use the basic setting etc. I registered mine for $99(£50) and i can do alot of stuff:D

I want to be able to program it so I can set the door to lock automaticly, alarm to cherp ETC

I understand that this cant be done with the cable I have?
03-03-2008, 11:16 AM
onzarob

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

I have a cable from ebay and with the registered version 409.1 I can set the doors to locks, match in keys and any other basic settings ;)
03-03-2008, 02:05 PM
sooty

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzarob

I have a cable from ebay and with the registered version 409.1 I can set the doors to locks, match in keys and any other basic settings ;)

Is it a OBD 2 cable? I got mine off eBay too
03-03-2008, 02:16 PM
onzarob

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

OBD 2 is the standard for car communications it not a type, So your car is OBD 2. So it either works with VAG-COM or it doesn't.

VAG-COM recommend testing the cable before buying a license so basically if it talks to the car now then it will do eveything else as well :D
03-03-2008, 02:38 PM
Sam

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Quote:

Originally Posted by sooty2k

Spot on mate it worked fine now!
I am ashamed to admit I work in IT!
03-03-2008, 03:17 PM
sooty

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzarob

OBD 2 is the standard for car communications it not a type, So your car is OBD 2. So it either works with VAG-COM or it doesn't.

VAG-COM recommend testing the cable before buying a license so basically if it talks to the car now then it will do eveything else as well :D

That clears a lot up!
I'll get myself a licence then!

Thanks you have been a star
25-08-2008, 12:31 AM
pauloalmas

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Hello everyone !!!

I have a problem with the comunications with my 2001 VW SHARAN (1.9TDi 115hp) using the KWP2000 Plus (bought on ebay).

I know I have to take off two 5A fuses. I menaged to find the first (the first 5A small fuse on the left) one and the software can find the ECU, but when I send it to READ, it says to take off another fuse and I can't find it :(

Does anyone knows What are the two fuses ?

Thank you
Paulo Almas
29-09-2008, 07:19 PM
shibernieks

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzarob

You need to right click on the VAG-COM icon and click properties, then the shortcut tab. On that window there is a 'advanced button' click and select 'Run as administrator'

Basically Vista Runs all programs with lower privileges, but VAG-COM need to create file within it own program directory. So by setting the program to run at the highest level all works well.

I have this setup with no issues ;)

I have VAG-COM Release 311-2 on Vista and basically everything works but when I start check controllers VAG-COM doesnt work any more and windows shows that programm has been stoped.

Once at the beginning I get connection with engine controller but this was only once.
Is there any possibility that your suggestion will be useful for me or I have to download a newer version of VAG-COM software.
29-09-2008, 08:28 PM
onzarob

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibernieks

I have VAG-COM Release 311-2 on Vista and basically everything works but when I start check controllers VAG-COM doesnt work any more and windows shows that programm has been stoped.

Once at the beginning I get connection with engine controller but this was only once.
Is there any possibility that your suggestion will be useful for me or I have to download a newer version of VAG-COM software.

Yes it will work for you too, it maybe other issues but it won't hurt to try ;)
29-09-2008, 08:48 PM
shibernieks

Re: VAG COM on Windows Vista

ok. I will try tomorrow ;)