Vag-Com helpers in Oz

Laggyband · Apr 8, 2021

Hi Guys,
I'm not sure if someone has already done this, but I could not find a sticky link.
How do forum members feel about having a thread to locate forum members in different areas with VAG-COM and are willing to help out club members. If you have a VAG-COM and is prepared and willing to help out fellow members, just build a list of locations here in Oz.
I live in Boyne Island Central Queensland and at the moment have HEX + CAN with unlimited VINS.
I am looking to upgrade soon to HEX V2 and unlimited VINS in the future.
Graham

ilkz · Apr 11, 2021

i drive all around sydney, have obd eleven 2 can clear all codes and scan but not very specific for long coding stuff but it also can be done!

Champagne · Apr 19, 2021

Not quite on topic. Seeking advice re VAG-COM & I am waiting on a response from local supplier.
I would appreciate advice from a member with experience in it's use.

Laggyband · Apr 19, 2021

Champagne said:
Not quite on topic. Seeking advice re VAG-COM & I am waiting on a response from local supplier.
I would appreciate advice from a member with experience in it's use.

It has saved me a fortune, I couldn't imagine owning any VW without one unless you have deep pockets for dealers to fix everything whenever there is a hiccup.
What do you need to know?

Champagne · Apr 19, 2021

Everything. How it operated?
What equipment is needed?
I have placed an order for an Workshop Manual CD
I have yet to gain possession of the Treg. Looking forward too it

Champagne · Apr 19, 2021

I was the owner of a Land Rover Discovery 2, and had a Nanocom Evolution. Saved a fortune in workshop costs. Seeking similar for the Treg

Laggyband · Apr 19, 2021

The one I use is a windows laptop-based model, they do it for other platforms I believe.
To get a grasp of the basics there is a brilliant DEMO/Instruction guide on the website HERE--you click on the tabs (Select Control Module) and it takes you through the basics of reading fault codes and reading modules. It also shows you how to do a full scan (Autoscan).
To grow familiar with VCDS you will use the WIKI that will give you common procedures (Priming fuel, DPF regen, minor tweaks to basic systems. As time goes you will start tinkering with the long coding

Laggyband · Apr 19, 2021

where changes ordinarily inaccessible will tailor your ownership. Depending on the year of the Touareg of course. As time has passed more and more features have been added to make the car more attractive.

Laggyband · Apr 19, 2021

VCDS nor any other diagnosis system will contain all the wiring diagrams and parts manuals. However they are on the internet. The full manual for the 7P is on here in nicely separated PDF files. The 7L has some available. But if you go to Erwin.com (make sure you go to the European one-- it's about $9-13 for 1hr access. So in that hour download all the pages of every job you might need to do, or common fault fix procedures (7L prop shaft etc). Erwin is VW's own workshop manual online. Then for parts there is ETKA online which has assembly drawings of every single nut, bolt, panel, glass, hose clip, pipe and tooling for the car listed.

Champagne · Apr 19, 2021

Thank you for being so informative. I will follow up & place an order for the VAG-COM. Now need to get my son working on an up to date Windows Laptop.
Apparently I cannot upgrade my Toughbook, a pity.

Steve_L · Apr 19, 2021

@Laggyband

A database/collective of VCDS users etc would be easy to set up just like the referred repairers database.

Just let me know if this suits

Laggyband · Apr 19, 2021

Steve_L said:
@Laggyband

A database/collective of VCDS users etc would be easy to set up just like the referred repairers database.

Just let me know if this suits

A database would be better than a post here as when someone is stuck on the road, trawling an entire thread looking for a location close to you would be hard whereas a spreadsheet would be easy to navigate.

Kbas · Apr 20, 2021

Laggyband said:
A database would be better than a post here as when someone is stuck on the road, trawling an entire thread looking for a location close to you would be hard whereas a spreadsheet would be easy to navigate.

Thats a great idea Laggyband

Steve_L · Apr 20, 2021

Laggyband said:
A database would be better than a post here as when someone is stuck on the road, trawling an entire thread looking for a location close to you would be hard whereas a spreadsheet would be easy to navigate.

Ok...I'll make a start on it.

The info required will be Name....Mobile Number....Metropolitan area/suburb.... Type of VCDS available (eg VCDS Hex-Net, Hex-V2 etc) and what series the dongle is appropriate for. *Note the CR model will not accept the dongle suited for 7L/7P as far as I know. @evaddirb can you advise what the dongle from Ross-Tech is for the CR edition?

** For those who have a VIN Limited VCDS dongle I would suggest that you don't be involved in this, as each vehicle the dongle is used in will reduce the number of vehicles available to scan**

evaddirb · Apr 20, 2021

Steve_L said:
@evaddirb[/USER] can you advise what the dongle from Ross-Tech is for the CR edition?

2019 CR model requires HEX-NET at minimum

Laggyband · Apr 21, 2021

Excellent---helpers around Oz would be a very useful network. Currently, I have a HEX+CAN Rev. B interface with unlimited VINs. When I buy my new one I'll let you know.
Located Boyne Island Central Queensland.

seafarer28 · Apr 21, 2021

I also have a HEX+CAN Rev. B interface with unlimited VINs.

Location is Mid North Coast (between Forster and Port Macquarie) NSW

TonyB

Snerlo · Apr 22, 2021

Thanks guys. This is a great idea. If I may ask the question though. Can you still buy the VCDS with unlimited VIN's?? Or is it only the limited version now. I have been toying with the idea of buying one for years now and it would be great to have. Cheers

Laggyband · Apr 22, 2021

Yes if you buy hex net with (I think 6) vins then upgrade to unlimited vins for a fee.

Fred K · Apr 22, 2021

Snerlo
Yes you can
I purchased an unlimited Hex-net from these guys as they did a better deal after talking to them than I could do with limited and exchange rates , postage etc

Mount Auto Equip Services Pty Ltd

Vag-Com helpers in Oz

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ilkz

Champagne

Laggyband

Champagne

Champagne

Laggyband

Laggyband

Laggyband

Champagne

Steve_L

Laggyband

Kbas

Steve_L

evaddirb

Laggyband

seafarer28

Snerlo

Laggyband

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