Personally I went for vcds lite option first (with the VLA100 adapter and brainbox) before I upgraded to full vcds. They also sell an interface on the same webpage that will work with current wbh diag software (via bluetooth comms):
It's a lot more costly though - all in about 3-400€Īnother software, that is free is wbh diag (the old version 0.86 anyway) but can do a little less than registered vcds (lite): If you're planning on getting a newer VW at some point a hex+can from ross-tech (or their danish distributor) which supports all VWs from the mk3 to current models. Licence for vcds lite costs 99 usd currently on - which entitles you to discount if you end up buying a full vcds from them.
You may find some older vag com versions online but they are usually cracked and not stable (plus you're not paying someone who runs a small business - they are not a giant like microsoft) Scanner Automotivo Cabo Vag Com Vcds Vw / Audi Obd2 Vagcom. Communications with all control modules functions supported: Control Module ID and Advanced ID, Fault Codes (Read and Clear), Supported Codes, Security Access, and Adaptation.
New Feature: 1.Includes partial support for VW Crafter vans. One software is called vcds lite - the unregistered version will allow you to read fault codes but not much else (no live monitoring). Scanner Cabo Vcds Vw Audi Vagcom Jetta A3 Golf Polo Up Gol - Obd2 - Última Versão Antes: 298 reais R 298. Otherwise there are some usb to kkl cables with usb on ebay, but i dont trust them (flaky comms).įor that reason i used a good usb to rs232 converter - Brainbox US-101, but this is pretty expensive (50€), you could try another usb to rs232 adapter with a genuine fdti chip. If you have an old laptop with an rs232 port (9 pin male d-sub socket) go for a RS232 cable (like VDA100 from ELV in germany, they ship abroad) Yep then you have OBD 1.5 (old protocol but OBD2 socket). It sounds like a lot of outlay when you consider you might only use it a few times to do basic things with, but it will be really helpful if you need to diagnose any fault codes etc., and when you come to sell it you'll still get pretty much what you paid for it.