An essential piece of kit for Audi, Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda owners - save time and money with this VAG_COM OBD II interface which enables you to connect your PC to your car so that you can troubleshoot  problems in your vehicle by reading the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) that appear when the check engine light is showing.

This adapter is fully compatible with the diagnostic software version 409.1 from VAG-COM ¨C a software programme that turns your PC into a sophisticated diagnostic tool.

Benefits

Save on expensive garage fees by diagnosing your car's faults before you take it to be fixed - make sure that you are only being charged for the actual problem

Test second hand cars before purchasing them - don't let unscrupulous sellers fool you into paying over the odds for an old banger

Don't fork out for the expensive VAG-1551 or VAG-1552 scan tools - purchase this cable for a fraction of the cost and download the VAG-COM software instead

Features

Supports VAG-COM version 409.1 or older

Fully automatic support for 2002+ Audi models with dual K-lines

High quality precision moulded diagnostic connector made to fit all Audi/VW vehicles

LED light shows cable communication status

Fully CE approved

In-built electronic protection from aftermarket radio problems

This purchase is for one 145cm long, 16 pin OBD diagnostic socket to RS232 9 pin interface cable with USB connector
 
  About VAG-COM
 
VAG-COM is a Windows based diagnostic software for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles that emulates the functions of expensive professional scan tools. It is:

Compatible with the above makes of car with CAN connection

Fully compatible with all models of the above makes of car or van produced between 1996 and 2006 (see below for more information on earlier models)

Has a data base of more than 7500 fault codes and measuring block texts

Can use the new 7 digit PIN/SKC codes to match new keys in all immobilizer-equipped W, Audi, Seat and Skoda models

Is my Car VAG-COM Compatible

VAG-COM will work with most Volkswagen and Audi models sold worldwide from 1994 onwards. It will also work with most late-model SEAT and Skodas sold outside of N. America.See below for full list. It does not work with diesel engines.

If your VW or Audi has a 16pin OBD II style Data Link Connector then VAG-COM will work. If your car has the old 2x2 Data Link Connection check to see if there is a wire going to each pin - if there are 4 wires VAG-COM should work ¨C if there are only 3 it won't.

Make	Model	Connector	Compatible
Audi	80	2X2	YES
	100	2X2	YES
	200	2X2	YES
	A2	16 Pin	YES
	A3	16 Pin	YES
	A3 (8P)	16 Pin	NO
	A4 (B7)	16 Pin	NO
	A4 Cabriolet	16 Pin	YES
	A6	16 Pin	YES
	A6 (C6/4F)	16 Pin	NO
	A8	16 Pin	YES
	A8/A8L (D3/4E)	16 Pin	NO
	Q7	16 Pin	YES
	S2	16 Pin	YES
	S3	16 Pin	YES
	TT	16 Pin	YES
Seat	Alhambra	16 Pin	YES
	Altea	16 Pin	YES
	Altea (5P)	16 Pin	NO
	Arosa	16 Pin	YES
	Cordoba	16 Pin	YES
	Ibiza	16 Pin	YES
	Inca	16 Pin	YES
	Leon MK 1	16 Pin	YES
	Leon MK 2	16 Pin	YES
	Leon (1P)	16 Pin	NO
	Toledo	16 Pin	YES
	Toledo (5P)	16 Pin	NO
Skoda	Fabia	16 Pin	YES
	Felicia	16 Pin	YES
	Octavia MK 1	16 Pin	YES
	Octavia MK 2	16 Pin	YES
	Octavia (1Z)	16 Pin	NO
	Superb	16 Pin	YES
VW	Beetle	16 Pin	YES
	Bora	16 Pin	YES
	Caddy	16 Pin	YES
	Caddy (2K)	16 Pin	NO
	Corrado	16 Pin	YES
	Golf MK 2	16 Pin	YES
	Golf MK 3	16 Pin	YES
	Golf MK 4	16 Pin	YES
	Golf MK 5 (1K)	16 Pin	NO
	Golf Plus	16 Pin	NO
	Jetta MK 3	16 Pin	YES
	Jetta MK 4	16 Pin	YES
	Jetta MK 5 (1K)	16 Pin	NO
	Lupo	16 Pin	YES
	Passat MK 3	16 Pin	YES
	Passat MK 4	16 Pin	YES
	Passat MK 5 (B6)	16 Pin	NO
	Passat MK 6 (B6)	16 Pin	NO
	Phaeton	16 Pin	NO
	Polo MK 3	16 Pin	YES
	Polo MK 4	16 Pin	YES
	Touran	16 Pin	YES
	Touran (1T)	16 Pin	NO
	Touareg	16 Pin	YES
	Transporter T3	16 Pin	YES
	Transporter T4	16 Pin	YES
	Transporter T5	16 Pin	YES

What System Requirements do I Need

A PC or laptop that is running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP. A Pentium 100 (or AMD equivalent) that has 16MB of RAM is recommended. VAG-COM only needs 1MB or less, so availability of disk-space is not a problem.

How to get Started

Download the shareware 409.1 for a free trial or purchase the registered version from the manufacturer's website:www.ross-tech.com

Run it, follow the prompts and let it install (on your PC or laptop¡¯s hard disk)

Plug one end of the interface into a serial (RS232) (or USB) port on your PC and the other into your car's OBD II port

Turn on the ignition without starting the engine

Start the VAG-COM programme, click options, select the correct communications port and run the test to confirm that the programme is working and can find the interface. Click save.
 

We want to make it even easier for you to use your OBDII USB cable, so here are some links to sites where you can download the software:

Free Software

• Scantool  
• OBD Gauge  by Dana Peters
• OBD Logger by Jonathan Senkerik
• OBD-II ScanMasterby Wladimir Gurskij
• obd2crazy  
• OBD2 Scantool by Ivan Andrewjeski
• RDDTC by Pete Calinski

Software Available to Purchase

• Digimoto
• PCMSCAN
• ProScan

My Car is Pre 1996 – What can I do

VAG-COM also works with many 1990 – 1995 (pre OBD I) cars but these may need a 2x2 cable adapter, which we are selling separately. Please check our other listings.

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