VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread

YakubKC · 13th August 2021, 12:29

Is there anyone based somewhere around Kottayam in Kerala who would be kind enough to lend me some time and a VCDS cable? I have a 2020 Vento Highline Plus and have been wanting to make some minor tweaks but getting a cable is proving to be difficult (as all of you have been discussing). Thanks in advance!

ankitsharma · 20th August 2021, 00:11

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Originally Posted by SuperSuri

This is the screen I get:
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Did this work for you ? I checked from your link and it is now costing 2k + shipping. Is it worth ?

Altocumulus · 20th August 2021, 00:21

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Originally Posted by SuperSuri

This is the screen I get:

The version 21.3 does not have data of the new 1.0 Tsi engines for some reason. Even I am facing the same. issue. Wasted 4.5K

Megamind · 20th August 2021, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Altocumulus

The version 21.3 does not have data of the new 1.0 Tsi engines for some reason. Even I am facing the same. issue. Wasted 4.5K

I've a Vento 2019 1.6MPi, if it works on mine I can buy it from you.

livelyyoungman · 25th August 2021, 21:15

Has anyone got VCDS cable quite recently? If it is working for you guys, please share me the purchasing link. I would like to buy one.

Megamind · 26th August 2021, 23:09

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Originally Posted by livelyyoungman

Has anyone got VCDS cable quite recently? If it is working for you guys, please share me the purchasing link. I would like to buy one.

Haven't you got the OBDELEVEN?
Last time you said you were gonna get one for your octy, probably a year back.

agambhandari · 26th August 2021, 23:44

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Originally Posted by Altocumulus

The version 21.3 does not have data of the new 1.0 Tsi engines for some reason. Even I am facing the same. issue. Wasted 4.5K

As i told you before, the issue is not with the 21.3 but with the cable. My cable worked fine on your car as well. Have also tried with other Rapid and polo 1.0 TSI

n4rayan.jagdish · 29th August 2021, 18:46

Got my hands on the Original Ross-Tech cable (Thanks to my cousin who came back from the US) and boy-oh-boy, it's a super tool. Thanks to this thread, I have been able to enable / update quite a few features on my 2019 FaceLift Polo GT TSI & also on my cousin's 2018 Skoda Rapid DSG TDI.

The one issue I am having is when I try to read the KMS on the ECM. I get an error. Same error on my cousin's Rapid as well. I'll be checking this with the Ross-Tech folks, however was curious if anyone here was able to successfully get the reading for the KMS recorded in the ECM?

VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread-untitled.png

Based on the error message, does this mean that VW / Skoda cars in India do not store the KMS in the ECM? If yes, is the only way to actually check how many kms a particular car has run is doing a physical inspection? since odometer values can be modified via VCDS (in-case of buying a used vehicle)

livelyyoungman · 31st August 2021, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Megamind

Haven't you got the OBDELEVEN?
Last time you said you were gonna get one for your octy, probably a year back.

Yes. Got hold OBD11 of one pretty recently. Felt it would be good to have the VCDS as well.

raknahs · 3rd September 2021, 12:33

Dear BHPians,

I am glad to be a part of this community. I am a car enthusiast.

I checked for earlier threads on this mentioned subject matter, for effective solution, but could not find one. Hence seeking help from the experts here.

I currently own Skoda Rapid Diesel, Style AT 2017/18 model.
A couple of months back, I had change headlights to LED.
Later I scanned the vehicle for faults through VCDS and this is what it threw up...

00978 - Lamp for Low Beam; Left (M29)
010 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent

I checked on google and various sites for solution but have not been able to find a permanent one as of now. I have changed the LED's , cleared the fault, but appears again in few days.

Requesting some directions, technical help or suggestions to resolve this from anyone.

Thanks..

Mr.Boss · 3rd September 2021, 13:57

Try swapping the bulb LH to RH. If the error is also switching to right (I believe it's 00979) then the issue is with this particular LED bulb, which I strongly doubt, since you already replaced the bulb on LH. But still wanted to make sure if the error is because of the harness or connector on the LH.

agambhandari · 3rd September 2021, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by raknahs

Dear BHPians,

I am glad to be a part of this community. I am a car enthusiast.

I checked for earlier threads on this mentioned subject matter, for effective solution, but could not find one. Hence seeking help from the experts here.

I currently own Skoda Rapid Diesel, Style AT 2017/18 model.
A couple of months back, I had change headlights to LED.
Later I scanned the vehicle for faults through VCDS and this is what it threw up...

00978 - Lamp for Low Beam; Left (M29)
010 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent

I checked on google and various sites for solution but have not been able to find a permanent one as of now. I have changed the LED's , cleared the fault, but appears again in few days.

Requesting some directions, technical help or suggestions to resolve this from anyone.

Thanks..

Turn off lamp diagnostics for this lamp through VCDS. It will stop checking this light.

raknahs · 10th September 2021, 10:45

@ Mr Boss..

I will try your suggestion.

Thanks..

maglev · 10th September 2021, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Jinn

Update: Came across a place called Motoscan from Madurai on indiamart, they are selling the HEX-V2 VCDS cable along with software and catalogues for Rs 7000.

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I have cropped out their contact details from the WhatsApp picture they sent me (don't wanna get in trouble advertising something I know nothing about). Did not bother to ask them about how genuine the tools are, considering the official prices these things go for.

Can you please share their Contact Details? It would help members and non-members (who can't DM) alike.

Jinn · 13th September 2021, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by maglev

Can you please share their Contact Details? It would help members and non-members (who can't DM) alike.

Sure, I'm sharing the link to their listing on indiamart.

https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail...485090962.html

They have not mentioned software version or anything here though. Please try contacting them for more details.

13th August 2021, 12:29	#796
YakubKC BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: BLR Posts: 57 Thanked: 62 Times	Re: VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread Is there anyone based somewhere around Kottayam in Kerala who would be kind enough to lend me some time and a VCDS cable? I have a 2020 Vento Highline Plus and have been wanting to make some minor tweaks but getting a cable is proving to be difficult (as all of you have been discussing). Thanks in advance!
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25th August 2021, 21:15	#800
livelyyoungman BHPian Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Chennai Posts: 92 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread Has anyone got VCDS cable quite recently? If it is working for you guys, please share me the purchasing link. I would like to buy one.
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29th August 2021, 18:46	#803
n4rayan.jagdish Newbie Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 22 Thanked: 124 Times	Re: VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread Got my hands on the Original Ross-Tech cable (Thanks to my cousin who came back from the US) and boy-oh-boy, it's a super tool. Thanks to this thread, I have been able to enable / update quite a few features on my 2019 FaceLift Polo GT TSI & also on my cousin's 2018 Skoda Rapid DSG TDI. The one issue I am having is when I try to read the KMS on the ECM. I get an error. Same error on my cousin's Rapid as well. I'll be checking this with the Ross-Tech folks, however was curious if anyone here was able to successfully get the reading for the KMS recorded in the ECM? Based on the error message, does this mean that VW / Skoda cars in India do not store the KMS in the ECM? If yes, is the only way to actually check how many kms a particular car has run is doing a physical inspection? since odometer values can be modified via VCDS (in-case of buying a used vehicle)
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3rd September 2021, 12:33	#805
raknahs Newbie Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Fault Code in Skoda Rapid -00978 Dear BHPians, I am glad to be a part of this community. I am a car enthusiast. I checked for earlier threads on this mentioned subject matter, for effective solution, but could not find one. Hence seeking help from the experts here. I currently own Skoda Rapid Diesel, Style AT 2017/18 model. A couple of months back, I had change headlights to LED. Later I scanned the vehicle for faults through VCDS and this is what it threw up... 00978 - Lamp for Low Beam; Left (M29) 010 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent I checked on google and various sites for solution but have not been able to find a permanent one as of now. I have changed the LED's , cleared the fault, but appears again in few days. Requesting some directions, technical help or suggestions to resolve this from anyone. Thanks..
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3rd September 2021, 13:57	#806
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,464 Times View My Garage	Re: Fault Code in Skoda Rapid -00978 Try swapping the bulb LH to RH. If the error is also switching to right (I believe it's 00979) then the issue is with this particular LED bulb, which I strongly doubt, since you already replaced the bulb on LH. But still wanted to make sure if the error is because of the harness or connector on the LH.
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raknahs Newbie Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread @ Mr Boss.. I will try your suggestion. Thanks..
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