The type of diagnostics that can be done range from engine related problems such as diesel ignition timing to coding a new electronic control unit (ECU).

Therefore if you have a VW or Audi that was assembled from 1990 to present – you can immediately and safely use the VAGCOM-VCDS diagnostic tool.Ī car owner/mechanic can use the VCDS system for virtually all the functions that the dealer diagnostic tools can perform.īefore the owners of a vehicle had no option but to take their vehicles to a dealership to run the diagnostics… but now with VAG-COM… the smaller independent workshops, or DIY’er can perform key functions using vehicle’s onboard computer technology. VAG cars have been scannable (starting out with OBD1) since 1990’s. It also works on non-VAG vehicles, but is limited to generic OBD2 system of Engine and Transmission. Hence it’s a diagnostic software that will diagnose vehicles with VAG engines, meaning it covers nearly all Audi, Volkswagen Seat and Skoda models. And VCDS is the Windows based software that is developed by RossTech – which uses this Interface to log into car’s ECU diagnostics computer. If wish to use VCDS on a computer with this 'Student' version of Windows, you'll need to upgrade it to Windows 10 Pro.Ok, first of all what is VAG-COM or VCDS? VAG-COM is a cable Interface that plugs into the car’s OBD port. VCDS Release 18.9.0 Notes: Release 18.9.0 works with Windows 7, 8, and 10 (both 32-bit and 64-bit) VCDS does not work on 'Windows 10 S', which does not allow software to be installed from any source other than the Microsoft Store. VCDS does not work on 'Windows 10 S', which does not allow software to be installed from any source other than the Microsoft Store. VCDS Release 18.9.1 Notes: Release 18.9 works with Windows 7, 8, and 10 (both 32-bit and 64-bit) Earlier versions of Windows such as 2000, XP, and Vista might still work, but we no longer consider them supported. Click Go! and the brake calipers will open and close 3 times taking up the excessive gap in between the piston and backing plate of the new pads. Refer to the specific Diagnostic Procedures page for the vehicle in question. Using VCDS you will click Select 53 - Parking Brake Basic Settings - 04 and TYPE in the specific Group Number.

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