Vag Com and Tdi's

[twoqu]

Hello!

Can those members who run the 80 Tdi's with the 1Z engines as second cars report any problems with using Vag Com on their vehicles. Would be useful to know what version and interface you use too!
Thanks!

[s2avant]

The 1Z can be a right nightmare to get VAG-COM to talk to. It uses a dodgy variable timing protocol and quite a few leads won't work with it.

I've had mine working with a serial lead on most versions of VAG-COM and I now use a VAG-COM HEX-CAN USB lead with version 514. I got latest my leads from ECUtool.com.

I've not managed to get a standard USB lead to work with either my TDi or MattS2's. We've tried two laptops and neither one will do it.

Ben

[twoqu]

Thanks Ben!
Actually being trying to communicate with the 2.5tdi five pots(100/A6). Neither seemed to like the serial or USB leads I have got! I know this era/type of tdi is flagged up as difficult but I knew others had been successful! Frustratingly I think MartinJS used an ebay cheapo version

[Jamo]

The 1Z can be a right nightmare to get VAG-COM to talk to. It uses a dodgy variable timing protocol and quite a few leads won't work with it.

I've had mine working with a serial lead on most versions of VAG-COM and I now use a VAG-COM HEX-CAN USB lead with version 514. I got latest my leads from ECUtool.com.

I've not managed to get a standard USB lead to work with either my TDi or MattS2's. We've tried two laptops and neither one will do it.

Ben

You've let the cat out of the bag :mischeif:

Great lead, I have the same after advice from the "Diddy"

[twoqu]

Ben,
So are you using item 403 on that link or the genuine Ross Tech interface?

[Jamo]

Item 403 on that page.

Let me put it this way, my MKIV golf mates have gone and bought 5 after borrowing mine within me having that lead for a week!

[s2avant]

I've got the 403 lead. It's basically a copy of the genuine interface, right down to way it acts as a dongle to unlock VAG-COM.

Obviously I don't condone such business practices but if it saves me money then I don't really give a monkeys who made it.

I've also got the IMMO reading and dash insert adjustment leads and software from them. Not much use on the S2 or the TDi but perfect for the newer cars that occasionally come my way.

Ben

[s2avant]

Item 403 on that page.

Let me put it this way, my MKIV golf mates have gone and bought 5 after borrowing mine within me having that lead for a week!

and I let the cat out of the bag? :mischeif:

Thanks has to go to Jason at the Lion Garage who woke me up on a Saturday morning to tell me about the website.

Ben

[twoqu]

Ok cheers guys!
Looks like the way to go then! Strangely the first attempt with the serial lead did communicate briefly then got the hump!
Pretty sure the ecu is dying to tell me something obvious that I have overlooked!

[Skull]

I had no problems on mine, but i have an YM 95...

[hybridavant]

Hi mate so did you just download the free ware from vag.com ? and then use with the chinese copy lead, did this allow full functionality of the free ware?
Cheers

I've got the 403 lead. It's basically a copy of the genuine interface, right down to way it acts as a dongle to unlock VAG-COM.

Obviously I don't condone such business practices but if it saves me money then I don't really give a monkeys who made it.

I've also got the IMMO reading and dash insert adjustment leads and software from them. Not much use on the S2 or the TDi but perfect for the newer cars that occasionally come my way.

Ben

[s2avant]

You need to use version 514 to get full functionality with the chinese lead.

Ben

[Ski]

guys im having problems connecting my vag com to car. it can see the port, it can see the interface, it just cant find the right chassis type for my car, the list does not show s2, and i got sick of waiting after 20 minutes in the cold while it searches every single chassis type to match mine.

what settings do u guys use foe the aby s2?

[Jamo]

Read http://s2central.net/vagcom_4.html

Try installing the label files http://s2central.net/S2_ABY_LABELS.zip

[K7ERG]

VAG COM

What is this and what benefits can be had?

Is it for parts?

I have a 2.5TDI 5 cylinder (140) and i think the pump timing is out a bit. I have been told that once setup/new belt fitted you can fine tune the timing still. Is there a software programme available to do this?

Craig