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Shock_Xe
25-02-2003, 13:41
Just got vag com and the cable is due in 2-3 days. Ive been having a look at the software but am finding it very confusing!!!! I want to be able to measure performance i.e. bhp, torque, max boost top speed 1/4mile etc etc on a run in the car. What do i need to do (Measuring blocks numbers??) and how is it then imported into a proggy like excel??
all help appreciated
thanks
mike
Mike,
Your questions depend on what kind of ECU your car is using with reference to the measurement blocks you need to log.
However, I suggest you join the VAGCOM forum and search for more info as it has been discussed before.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VAG-COM/
Cheers,
GJ.
ibizacupra
25-02-2003, 15:01
Block numbers I use, are 003, 115, 118, 120
120 is derived torque output in Nm
when you log in using VAG-COM you will see descriptors for the blocks as you scroll through them.
DO NOT go into the Airbag controller. It will die when using VAG-COM
you can log to a csv file, which then can be post processed in Excel. eg like this>> http://www.badger5.demon.co.uk/bin/dynoplot-vagcom2.xls
regards
Bill
Shock_Xe
25-02-2003, 16:06
gr8 thx
Bill,
The airbag problem (which is a VW firmware bug) is only specific for some models.
See http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vw_issues.html
Cheers,
GJ.
KingDragon
28-02-2003, 23:16
If you visit the Car Info and procedures page (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/index.html) under the section "Some useful off-site links" you can find some URLs pointing to ready to download XLS examples in order to use your VAG-COM as a measurement tool for Dyno plots and other infos by using the measurement blocks feature of VAG-COM.
I suggest the following
Some excellent customer-generated block 120 & 115 graphs and spreadsheets
The "Butt Dyno" Spreadsheet
Shiftpoint Analysis Spreadsheet
Cheers
Shock_Xe
01-03-2003, 08:55
Just got software and cable, yey! But .... yes there is a but! I aint got a fecking serial port on the lap top damn it!!!!! Only just upgraded the bugger too!!!!!! Old one had it!!!! Any ideas?? I got built in Lan, Modem, LPT, USB, PS2 ports but no fecking serial port!!
Help!!!!!!!!!!!!1
KingDragon
01-03-2003, 20:32
Originally posted by Shock_Xe
Just got software and cable, yey! But .... yes there is a but! I aint got a fecking serial port on the lap top damn it!!!!! Only just upgraded the bugger too!!!!!! Old one had it!!!! Any ideas?? I got built in Lan, Modem, LPT, USB, PS2 ports but no fecking serial port!!
Help!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Unfortunately, I suppose you got the Serial to OBDII cable and VAG-COM 208.1. There is a USB to OBDII cable sold along with the VAG-COM (works with the beta version 212.2) from Ross-Tech for computers without serial ports. Since you only have the Serial to OBDII cable i suppose you can buy (try before you buy) a USB to Serial converter, in order to connect the cable to your PC.
Cheers
Shock_Xe
01-03-2003, 21:07
yeah vag-com 208.1, but didnt get cable from ross tech got cheaper else where. Tried USB-Serial convert but no luck wouldn sync with software invalid baud etc etc. Sor order a serial PCMCIA card which ross tech recomend. £68 all in so hopefully all is good
"It will die when using VAG-COM"
mine died and never used VAG-COM ;)
Shock_Xe
01-03-2003, 23:35
what died??
dont worry hes just a pshyco pyromaniac from hungary :D
HI sim - disc is in the post :p
lol - :jog:
Originally posted by Fl@pper
dont worry hes just a pshyco pyromaniac from hungary :D
HI sim - disc is in the post :p
lol - :jog:
Many many many many many thanks Flapper!
Originally posted by Shock_Xe
what died??
DO NOT go into the Airbag controller. It will die when using VAG-COM.
Mine died never used VAGCOM
Shock_Xe
02-03-2003, 21:16
yeah i read it on ross tech site thanks