Excuse me For the hijack, I'm new to this and need to know if there is more than just a Cable that I need to purchase?
Is the Software down loaded on line, or is it purchased with the cable?
On EBay.... VCDS VAG-COM 15.7.4 Multiscan AI Professional VAG Ross-Tech Diagnostic interface, $612.00.
Is this the way to go, looks like you get a Cable and a USB stick.
Please point me in the right direction and thank you,
Your help appreciated.
Be very careful buying Ross-Tech cables (VCDS) from any source apart from Ross-Tech themselves. Should you buy from (for example) ebay etc, then, should you ever email Ross-Tech for assistance, they will shun you, as the print-out of the scan (which they WILL ask for) will show a non-registered licence. Ross-Tech can on-sell a 'licence' so that you may use the support service (back of house), but, the licence cost + the cable cost from ebay will be more than buying the licenced cable from Ross-Tech themselves.
I recommend (but it is entirely your decision), to email Ross-Tech (
Ross-Tech: Home) and advise them what VW/VAG vehicles you own, or wish to use the 'cable' on. They will happily advise you the correct cable (there are different versions/formats) that will be best suited for you.
The software itself is freely downloadable from their website. You may wish to purchase a 2nd hand cable, and download the software. The cable and it's reporting ability to you will be fine, and un-encumbered. But...just no support from Ross-Tech. In saying that, there are plenty of knowledgable guys on the forum here, and amongst other support forums.
If you want my opinion, support the company that supports owners. Buy from Ross-Tech.