VAG-COM
VCDS ( VAG -COM Diagnostic System), also known as VAG -COM is a Windows-based diagnostic system ( including Audi, Seat and Skoda ) can be used for diagnosis and adjustment of vehicles of the Volkswagen AG. At the same time the software can also be used for vehicles of cooperation partners of the mentioned brands, for example, for the Bentley Continental GT as well as the Spyker C8, the Vans TREMO and the KTM X -Bow. The manufacturers of the vehicles set for reasons of cost components from the VAG kit in their vehicles a.
VCDS is developed by Ross- Tech and is used as in free as well as in contract workshops and can also be purchased by private individuals. The software was originally developed out of personal interest by Uwe Ross, after the developer of a similar product died unexpectedly and its development has been discontinued. The first public beta was released in May 2000, but only a few vehicle models were at this time covered and the function was low. Over time, the software has been constantly improved and made the jump to the professional environment of the workshops.
Primary VCDS includes the vendor-specific functions of the VAG's own diagnostic equipment VAG 1551/1552 and VAS 5051/5052/5053, except for the Software Update control units ( flashing) and the guided Function / troubleshooting. Due to the CAN bus support even current models are supported so that even frequent shortly after the introduction of new models, these can also be included in the software database. Control devices of older vehicles before Model Year 2003 can also use the K-line and if necessary addressed in addition on the L line. In addition to the protocols KWP1281, KWP2000 and KWP2000 via TP 1.6 ( CAN ) and KWP2000 via TP 2.0 ( CAN) and the diagnosis over the follow-up protocol UDS ( also via CAN) support. The additional EOBD / OBD2 function it is possible to use the software for engine and emission-related diagnostic work to non -VAG - vehicles, if they have specific OBD2 Diagnostic interface. The software provides a graphical user interface by means of access to the individual control devices installed in the vehicle. The read error codes for the VW repair manuals are decoded so that their meaning is displayed on the screen.
It is possible, inter alia, reading and erasing trouble code, reading the measured value blocks and individual measured values ( live data ), basic setting (eg for activating routines ), final control diagnosis (eg activation of various outputs for function test) as well as coding and adaptation (eg, for changing various settings for central locking, power windows and interior monitoring, and adaptation of the immobilizer for key exchange, etc.). In addition, various other utilities are included, including also a special program for the graphical display and examination of the dynamic start of injection at TDI engines with distributor injection pump ( VEP). Also included are additional programs for graphical display of measured values and the simplified representation / amendment of the so-called long coding.