VAG-COM Setup needed!

Akki_5 · 23rd December 2009, 01:02

Hi

Since this would be my first time with a VAG-Com, i do not intend to spend 30-40k on a product that i am not well aware of. Though i know how to use the software, i am not very sure if it is compatible with my car. Various reports on other websites mention that even the latest software is not fully compatible and several modules on the chip are not accessible.
Hence, i am thinking of trying out a VAG-Com setup on my car prior to buying one. My sole intention of using a VAG-Com for my car is to activate features which are deactivated by default.

Car make and model: Skoda Laura Elegance 1.9TDI A/T (facelift 2009)
VAG-Com setup required: Latest VCDS software 908.0 and a Micro-CAN or HEX-CAN connector
Location: Mumbai

If anybody in Mumbai has a similar setup and is willing to help me out, i shall be highly grateful.

Cheers!

Berj79 · 15th February 2010, 03:24

Well i too need some help with the vagcom, need to add some features to my laura tsi, any team bhp users overhere in mumbai can help us out? would be great

Thanks..

Rehaan · 15th February 2010, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akki_5

...My sole intention of using a VAG-Com for my car is to activate features which are deactivated by default...

Could you tell us what these features are?

Also Ajmat might be able to help. Or else, there is always BRISKODA.net - Octavia, Fabia, Yeti, Roomster, Superb Owners - The Skoda Forum and Community !

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Akki_5 · 16th March 2010, 00:03

There are several features which can be activated through Vag-Com. Anandbhat has compiled a limited list of such features here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ns-thread.html
You can find many more in the forums of Vag-Com on BRISKODA.net - Octavia, Fabia, Yeti, Roomster, Superb Owners - The Skoda Forum and Community
If you're looking for something specific, feel free to ask.
Some of the common ones are:
1) coming home / leaving home lights
2) turning fog lamps / cornering lights
3) activate seat-belt warning light
4) ORVMs heater + dimmer setting
5) activate both fog lights
6) auto lock over 15 kmph
7) anti-hijack
8) increase number of flashes for lane change indicators
9) windscreen washer fluid light, TPMS, etc.
10) needle sweep
11) hazard brake lamps

pranavt · 16th March 2010, 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akki_5

There are several features which can be activated through Vag-Com. Anandbhat has compiled a limited list of such features here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ns-thread.html
You can find many more in the forums of Vag-Com on BRISKODA.net - Octavia, Fabia, Yeti, Roomster, Superb Owners - The Skoda Forum and Community
If you're looking for something specific, feel free to ask.
Some of the common ones are:
1) coming home / leaving home lights
2) turning fog lamps / cornering lights
3) activate seat-belt warning light
4) ORVMs heater + dimmer setting
5) activate both fog lights
6) auto lock over 15 kmph
7) anti-hijack
8) increase number of flashes for lane change indicators
9) windscreen washer fluid light, TPMS, etc.
10) needle sweep
11) hazard brake lamps

Last time I drove a Superb, quite a few of those features were available via the service menu.

Akki_5 · 20th March 2010, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by pranavt

Last time I drove a Superb, quite a few of those features were available via the service menu.

Yes, they are available through the MFD (a different kind of screen next to speedometer; this one displays text for warnings) on the Superb and the Laura L&K. Laura Elegance does not have MFD (it's got a normal LCD that reads out car info and settings) and hence, you need to connect a computer to activate these features.

Sahil · 20th May 2010, 12:16

What features can be added to the Superb that aren't already there via the MFD?
Most of the features mentioned above are already active.

SirAlec · 20th May 2010, 14:00

Beware! Please do all the digging you need to do before using this software.

As you can mess up your car and its ECU pretty badly, As this software/hardware combo is in tune with the actual hardware that VW and their dealer themselves uses.

Akki_5 · 20th May 2010, 14:09

Oh! My bad. The Superb and Laura L&K have MaxiDOT displays while Elegance and Ambiente have normal MFDs. All these features are accessible through MaxiDOT but not the normal MFDs.

Sahil, i don't know much about additional features for the Superb as i am not reading any material on that. But you can check out Briskoda.net . AFAIK, no.8 and no.11 are not available through service menu of MaxiDOT. So, you can edit those via Vag-COM.

SirAlec, thanks for the advice. I reckon that anybody who has bought this software will have knowledge about it. Else, we can always find tons of info at Briskoda.

pranavt · 20th May 2010, 14:32

If you can get the hardware, good. I can link you to the software.

gigy · 20th May 2010, 18:37

why dont you contact iride.in for the stuff and software details. he has it on sale

Akki_5 · 28th August 2010, 02:43

Well, here it is:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...ay-i-want.html

Moderator's note: Thread closed. Please continue all VCDS/Vag-com related discussions on this thread - VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread

23rd December 2009, 01:02	#1
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	VAG-COM Setup needed! Hi Since this would be my first time with a VAG-Com, i do not intend to spend 30-40k on a product that i am not well aware of. Though i know how to use the software, i am not very sure if it is compatible with my car. Various reports on other websites mention that even the latest software is not fully compatible and several modules on the chip are not accessible. Hence, i am thinking of trying out a VAG-Com setup on my car prior to buying one. My sole intention of using a VAG-Com for my car is to activate features which are deactivated by default. Car make and model: Skoda Laura Elegance 1.9TDI A/T (facelift 2009) VAG-Com setup required: Latest VCDS software 908.0 and a Micro-CAN or HEX-CAN connector Location: Mumbai If anybody in Mumbai has a similar setup and is willing to help me out, i shall be highly grateful. Cheers!
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15th February 2010, 03:24	#2
Berj79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 375 Thanked: 10 Times	Well i too need some help with the vagcom, need to add some features to my laura tsi, any team bhp users overhere in mumbai can help us out? would be great Thanks..
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16th March 2010, 00:03	#4
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	There are several features which can be activated through Vag-Com. Anandbhat has compiled a limited list of such features here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ns-thread.html You can find many more in the forums of Vag-Com on BRISKODA.net - Octavia, Fabia, Yeti, Roomster, Superb Owners - The Skoda Forum and Community If you're looking for something specific, feel free to ask. Some of the common ones are: 1) coming home / leaving home lights 2) turning fog lamps / cornering lights 3) activate seat-belt warning light 4) ORVMs heater + dimmer setting 5) activate both fog lights 6) auto lock over 15 kmph 7) anti-hijack 8) increase number of flashes for lane change indicators 9) windscreen washer fluid light, TPMS, etc. 10) needle sweep 11) hazard brake lamps
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20th May 2010, 12:16	#7
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,322 Thanked: 7,766 Times	What features can be added to the Superb that aren't already there via the MFD? Most of the features mentioned above are already active.
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20th May 2010, 14:00	#8
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	Beware! Please do all the digging you need to do before using this software. As you can mess up your car and its ECU pretty badly, As this software/hardware combo is in tune with the actual hardware that VW and their dealer themselves uses.
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20th May 2010, 14:09	#9
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	Oh! My bad. The Superb and Laura L&K have MaxiDOT displays while Elegance and Ambiente have normal MFDs. All these features are accessible through MaxiDOT but not the normal MFDs. Sahil, i don't know much about additional features for the Superb as i am not reading any material on that. But you can check out Briskoda.net . AFAIK, no.8 and no.11 are not available through service menu of MaxiDOT. So, you can edit those via Vag-COM. SirAlec, thanks for the advice. I reckon that anybody who has bought this software will have knowledge about it. Else, we can always find tons of info at Briskoda.
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20th May 2010, 14:32	#10
pranavt Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,693 Thanked: 822 Times View My Garage	If you can get the hardware, good. I can link you to the software.
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20th May 2010, 18:37	#11
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	why dont you contact iride.in for the stuff and software details. he has it on sale
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28th August 2010, 02:43	#12
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	Well, here it is: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...ay-i-want.html Moderator's note: Thread closed. Please continue all VCDS/Vag-com related discussions on this thread - VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) for VW & Skoda - Discussion Thread Last edited by Gannu_1 : 4th July 2018 at 03:34.
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