VAG-COM scanning, who can help

[Zano]

Hey, I don't know if anyone has seen this before but there is a VAG-COM "How to" document here http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7410

From a quick scan of that thread it appears that most people use the VAG-COM to change vehicle setup options like head lights and electric window operation. But can anyone give examples of when they have used the VAG-COM to diagnose and fix their poor running engine.

[h100vw]

I have diagnosed bad coil packs and MAFs with mine. There's so much you can do, providing you can interpret the data you can record. The coil pack may throw up a code. The MAF you can pick by looking at the, g/s output. If it is lower than you expect or more often zero, you have a bad one.

For example if the mixture is going weak at the top end, you have to think about the fuel pump.

Gavin

[mr gee]

Mine's a Micro-can
Rowville

[Zano]

OK, so say you have a dud oxygen sensor, will the unit pick this up?
If anyone in Perth has VAG-COM, I'd like to offer a carton of beer if they can demo it to me on my MKIV and show up any errors.
PM me.

[h100vw]

Yeah, if there wasn't a fault logged, you would be able to see the output with measuring blocks and go off that.

Gavin

[Jmac]

I own a licensed VCDS ( Vagcom cable) can scan ANY including the 2 wire jobbies from way back. I have VagTacho for anyone needing distance to empty on your Golf or Bora.( works well if the cluster is VDO). I have a wide range of fuel pressure testers, Vac gauges, stethoscopes, oscilloscope, current clamp. If you are using your own Vchecker etc i can interpret your fault code for you.
I am based in Brizzy
Cheers
Jmac

Just took delivery of a full version Launch Diagun Palm pilot loaded with 41 marques, scans , read adapts, the works. Just incase you have anything else VAG
Cheers
Jmac

[sydVR6]

I have a V-Checker and Peake Research R5/FCX-3 for BMW's '87 thru '07.

Happy to help out when in inner Sydney or on the North Coast.

[veebs]

Does anyone out there have a cable and expertise in enabling the (Skoda) bluetooth handsfree phone kit in the MDI?

I'm in Perth, with a Tiguan...

[rhyno]

Has anyone got any experience with a product called a Maxscan? Car Diagnostic Code Reader Maxscan VWIAUDI VAG 405 OBD2 CAR Co...USD72.83 Wholesale Price at DHgate.com I'm considering buying one, but am wondering if it is worth while?

[Transporter]

Has anyone got any experience with a product called a Maxscan? Car Diagnostic Code Reader Maxscan VWIAUDI VAG 405 OBD2 CAR Co...USD72.83 Wholesale Price at DHgate.com I'm considering buying one, but am wondering if it is worth while?

Spend a little bit more and get VCDS (vag-com) from Ross-Tech. The advantage is the ongoing support.

[adrock]

Just bought a Micro CAN adapter for VCDS and am happy to scan any compatible cars (MkV+) in Melbourne.

SAME, Melbourne based also.

[kaoshunter]

Hey guys I see a couple of you have the USB Vagcom cable from ebay, Does it work with the 07/08 Polo GTi? I have centrafuse for a car laptop/pc I'm working on and hoping it will serfice.

[veebs]

Hey guys I see a couple of you have the USB Vagcom cable from ebay, Does it work with the 07/08 Polo GTi? I have centrafuse for a car laptop/pc I'm working on and hoping it will serfice.

I'm keen to know this too, though for a 2010 Tiguan. Not too many people with Vagcom in Perth it seems

[noone]

The ebay cable can work with the 9n / 9n3 polo (including GTI).

Functionality is limited, have not been able to clear codes and needed a little work to get some functionality working.

[robinb]

SAME, Melbourne based also.

Can you Melbourne guys say where you bought yours? I have just installed the Option 3 Bluetooth but can't find anyone with stock of Micro-Can ($320 odd seems about the going price?). Thanks

Edit
Found one OK thanks, SO....Micro-Can available Bayside Melbourne. Inexperienced user! Slab or Red.
ALSO, I have available for sale a China 908 lead with software CD. Received today so right-up-to-date. Brand new and never used. I bought but then discovered that Windows 7 is not yet supported on these leads. Open to offers.