Software link here: https://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-lite/download/
Drivers: https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM21228_Setup.zip
Plug in your VAG Come cable and install the VCDS and you will be away to diagnose your Audi, VW or Skoda.
Functions Available for VCDS-Lite 1.2 (unregistered free version):
– Control Unit Info
– Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes*
– Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes
– Close Controller
– Code Module
– Measuring Blocks (read various Control Module data in real-time)
– Data Logging*
– Single Readings
– Adaptations*
– Logins
– View Readiness
– Dual K-line Support
– Control Module Finder
*Limitations of Free Version:
– VCDS-Lite will display all diagnostic trouble code numbers but may not provide information for all diagnostic
trouble codes
– Freeze frame is not available
– Adaptations of the first 9 Adaptation Channels available
– Adaptations Save Function and Help Charts are not available
– Data logging of groups 001-025 only
Important: If you have a 2003+ newer model, check to see if your car has a CAN connection.
Some of the compatible vehicles include:
Volkswagen:
– 1993-1999 Golf/GTI/Jetta (A3)
– 1999.5-2005 Golf/GTI/Jetta (A4)
– 1998-2010 Beetle (A4) (Note: CAN is required for generic OBDII diagnostics)
– 1995-2003 Cabrio (A3)
– 1995-1997 Passat (B4)
– 1998-2005 Passat (B5/B5.5)
– Touareg (7LA older pre-facelift model only)
– Phaeton (3D2/3D8 older pre-facelift model only)
– 1996-2004 Transporter / Eurovan / Winnebago Rialta
– 1990-1992 Corrado G60 (A2)
– 1992-1995 Corrado SLC (A2)
Audi:
– 2000-2006 TT Coupe/Roadster (A4)
– 1996-2001.5 A4 and 2000-2002 S4/RS4 (B5)
– 2002-2005 A4 , 2004 S4 , 2004-2005 A4/S4 Cabriolet (B6)
– 1992-1997 100 / A6 and 1992-1995 S4 / S6 (C4)
– 1998-2004 A6 / S6 / RS6 (C5)
– 1990-1994 200/V8 (D1)
– 1997-2003 A8 and 2001-2003 S8 (D2)
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BELOW
Note that OBD2 Australia will not be held liable for any damage this cable and software may cause to your computer or your vehicle. As you are dealing with free, outdated and unsupported software, support will only be provided for the hardware (the cable). Installation and usage of this free software is at your own risk. We do not provide activation keys for it as well. May or may not work with other software apart from VCDS. If you need newer versions of VCDS you can try to find it via external sources online. Again, support is limited for this item and only covers the hardware. No software support will be provided. If the software you acquired does not connect to your vehicle, chances are you have the incorrect or incompatible version, which is NOT indicative of a faulty cable per se. You may need to research first to find out which VCDS version will work for your vehicle. You must also take into account the model year, chassis and the market where your vehicle is released in. Please consult with us to confirm compatibility. All returns due to incompatibility will be subject to our terms and conditions.
Alice –
Amazing. Money spent well. I could switch off each cylinder individually!
Adrian Angrilli –
Delivery was quick and packaging was secure enough to have my product delivered damage free! Highly recommend
James –
Cleared all the fault codes in minutes
Garth –
Has the chip I wanted: Not sure if pins 7 and 8 are bridged.
Anonymous –
Works perfectly, the only thing was I wish I had asked for help to set it up with Ross tech! Got there in the end ?