Cheap VCDS - what’s going on?

[CJW]

Since I appear to live in the middle of a VCDS user desert, I looked into buying VCDS. Straight from Ross-Tech it’s straight forward. However, being a proper Yorkshireman, I also looked on FB marketplace and eBay. What’s the deal with the surplus of £40 Hex2 connector cables? Are they… of questionable legitimacy… shall we say?

 

[mmi]

Nightmare Coding, Warning To All!

Bought new H7 headlights and needed to get the main beam coded, simple right? Not when you live in the north of Scotland and there is no one local who will do a simple change for a favour or even a small charge. So when a young lad at work said he had a VCDS cable and could do it no problem I...

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problems for codage with t6 and vcds [copy cable?]

Good morning all, I own a Multivan T6 from 2017 Here is my problem: Two or 3 years ago I bought a rosstech cable (18.1.0 to 20 pounds). In order to avoid going to touch 5 or 6 boxes the first time, I decided to try to activate the comfort box with the automatic closing and opening of the doors...

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Somethings changed with my VCDS 20.4.2

So a couple of weeks ago I did a full auto scan and got:- Address 01: Engine (J623-CXEC) Labels:. 04L-907-309-V2.clb Part No SW: 04L 906 056 LR HW: 04L 907 445 A Component: R4 2.0l BTD H03 9776 Revision: 23101001 Coding: 0025401C430401080000 Shop #: WSC 00012 790...

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DPF Regen Frequency / Issues / Force discussion.

How often should regens happen? Mine does it about every 300-350 miles, but is this about right, or is it an indication there is something wrong with my combustion process? How do you drive - at what speed? How long between engine shut-offs? I can reach 300 miles between regens only by staying...

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[CJW]

Thanks @mmi - good to be aware.

 

[Dellmassive]

They are Chinese cloans, fakes etc.

They run with a specific hacked version of the vcds software. They are unofficial and can't be updated.

They are not advised or recommended.

Genuine VCDS had full upgrade support.


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If you want a cheap VCDS option keep an eye out on eBay for an official cable with a spare VIN in the license.

 

[CJW]

I’ve just been and set alerts for exactly that after reading your response - thank you @Dellmassive.

 

[Robert]

They are Chinese cloans, fakes etc.

They run with a specific hacked version of the vcds software. They are unofficial and can't be updated.

They are not advised or recommended.

Genuine VCDS had full upgrade support.


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If you want a cheap VCDS option keep an eye out on eBay for an official cable with a spare VIN in the license.

All correct but these clones can be easily modified and then they will work with all software versions. Meaning that they can be updated. But having said so I would always encourage all potential buyers to go for genuine Ross-Tech tool(3 VIN is the cheapest approach). These people deserve this money for the amazing product and the support they provide.

 

[HossP]

Being a technology dumbass, can someone provide a link to the Ross tech product

 

[Dellmassive]

VCDS / VagCom - How I Done It -

VCDS / VAGCOM - How I Done It - *********************************************** The current software version is : VCDS FULL Release V19.6 VCDS-Lite Release V1.2 VCDS-Beta V19.6.1 Click HERE for More Details Ross-Tech: VCDS: Downloads: Current Release and Manual...

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[Robert]

Being a technology dumbass, can someone provide a link to the Ross tech product

VCDS HEX-V2 Enthusiast 3VIN

Product:VCDS HEX-V2 3VIN, Manufacturer:Ross-Tech, Price:£225.00

www.ilexa.co.uk

VCDS HEX-V2 (3 VIN)

VCDS HEX-V2 (3 VIN), This is the latest Genuine Ross Tech Hex-V2 USB interface including the latest VCDS software version 23.3 license to connect to VW/Audi group vehicles and systems

www.autoequipment.com.au

 

[HossP]

Fanks!