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I paid the $99 for VCDS Lite and bought a cheap cable from alpha-bid on ebay. Here is their direct web site: http://www.alpha-bid.com/VwAudiAutoToPcCables.html
FWIW, I have had no problems whatsoever. I have access to all the timing values I need. I can use the timing graph too (another post about a month ago questioned this).
For the limited times I use the set-up I am very happy with my purchase. But, I guess you can never go wrong with purchasing one of the Ross-Tech cables/dongles.
I think a lot of the complaints with VCDS Lite are from folks that didn't pay the shareware fee and are using the crippled version that has many of the most valuable features disabled. In many cases I am not sure they even realize that the version they are using is not fully functional.
Ross-Tech has a nice web page listing the features of VCDS, VCDS Lite (paid version), and VCDS Lite (crippled version). Users should review their web site prior to making a purchase decision IMHO.
Finally, here is the link to the function table from Ross-Tech: http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vag-functions.html
Paul.
FWIW, I have had no problems whatsoever. I have access to all the timing values I need. I can use the timing graph too (another post about a month ago questioned this).
For the limited times I use the set-up I am very happy with my purchase. But, I guess you can never go wrong with purchasing one of the Ross-Tech cables/dongles.
I think a lot of the complaints with VCDS Lite are from folks that didn't pay the shareware fee and are using the crippled version that has many of the most valuable features disabled. In many cases I am not sure they even realize that the version they are using is not fully functional.
Ross-Tech has a nice web page listing the features of VCDS, VCDS Lite (paid version), and VCDS Lite (crippled version). Users should review their web site prior to making a purchase decision IMHO.
Finally, here is the link to the function table from Ross-Tech: http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vag-functions.html
Paul.
Mar 19, 2016 Here is last version VCDS Lite 1.2 activated. Works with simple K-Line/KL line/KKL-Line/VAG-COM 311/VAG-COM 409 interfaces (ISO 9141-2 protocol) Important! Disable antivirus software (false positive) before start install! PW: autoprofessionals.org Greets Icefire.
VAG KKL 409.1 Cable VCDS-Lite 1.2 Driver and Software Installation Guide
SAFETY WARNING: Never start and run your engine inside of a closed garage. Always make sure there is good ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide fumes are produced by your engine’s exhaust gases.
Compatible Product: VAG KKL 409.1 OBD2 USB Diagnostic Interface Cable
1. Go to www.obdinnovations.com/diagnostic-software and download the VCDS-Lite Software and the Drivers (CDM v2.08.30 WHQL Certified Windows Drivers)
2. Now plug the VAG-COM 409.1 USB cable into your PC. Windows will automatically detect the interface and attempt to find the correct drivers.
3. Extract and Open the “CDM 2.08.30 WHQL Certified for VAG 409.1” folder that you downloaded. Run the “CDM 2.08.30 WHQL Certified” installer to install the required Windows Drivers for the cable. (You may need to right click the installer and Run as Administrator).
4. After the driver installation is complete, we will need to setup the COM Port for the interface. Go to Control Panel > Device Manager and find the device under “Ports (COM & LPT). It should be called “USB Serial Port” and you will see the COM port number that was assigned to it. If the COM port number is 1, 2, 3 or 4, you will not need to configure the port. If it is not in the port range from 1-4, you will need to right click the “USB Serial Port” , then click “Properties”, then click the “Port Settings” tab, then click “Advanced”. Using the drop down menu, select a COM Port Number from 1-4. Click OK and OK to exit out.
5. Connect the VAG-COM 409.1 cable to your car’s OBDII diagnostic port and turn your key to the 2nd turn to turn on your ignition.
6. Run the VCDS-Lite-1.2-Installer that you downloaded to install the VCDS-Lite software.
7. Now you can start the VCDS-Lite 1.2 software from the Desktop shortcut icon. Click on Options. Under Select COM Port, choose the COM Port Number you selected prior in the Device Manager and click on Test. If the connection was successful, a box will pop up to let you know and you will be able to save the settings and begin using the software.
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