Building your own interface/cable

[gtd86]

Does anybody have schematics for a immo login cable, these are about £60, i don't think they can be too different to a normal VAG cable, i have software for retrieveing the login codes but want to try making a cable for cheap before spending £60 just to be able to get login codes...

 

[freegeek]

More up to date kits as well as simple vag com cable kits can be found here

The problem with the newer kits is that they use obd2 rather kw1281 so info like turbo pressure may not be available.

 

[Crafoo]

Hi chaps, just thought I would bring an old thread back to life and ask if this cable http://www.ecufix.com/shop/index.ph...ducts_id=182&zenid=omhtdr3sjq99bbguh7231r1jv7 would be the right one to purchase for my motor (56 reg Ibiza FR 20VT) for use with Vag-Com? It was a link from the initial build your own cable page at the top of this thread so I'm guessing it's legit. I have an emissions light on my dash so figured I would see about getting a cable and have a look into it myself to see what's what.

Thanks in advance

 

[Slimy]

KKLine leads are the old type, they won't work on CANBUS cars. However, I don't know if a 56 plate Ibiza would be CANBUS or not. It's new enough for it to be possible.

 

[Crafoo]

Thanks fella but I want to make 100% sure it will work before I opt for it.

 

[Slimy]

I totally agree, and on that basis I wouldn't buy it.

I believe that if you buy a CANBUS lead they are backwardly compatible with kkl, but kkl aren't forward compatible. But consider it an investment anyway, as a CANBUS lead could then be used for your next car, and the next, and the next...

 

[Crafoo]

Then I shall not be purchasing, which leads me neatly on to my next question, which one do I buy?

 

[Slimy]

Then I shall not be purchasing, which leads me neatly on to my next question, which one do I buy?

Erm, not a clue, my car works with a KKL lead!

Have a look through the vagcom section to see what other Ibiza owners have gone for.

 

[M1KEH]

genuine vag-com from ross tech. works out at about £260 though...

 

[Crafoo]

£260

That's the bit I'm not overly keen on lol so if I can get a cable that does the job just as well for a fraction of the cost then happy days

 

[M1KEH]

Pay your money take your chances.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG-COM-V-10-...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20b5f4a007

 

[Crafoo]

But that comes with the software that isn't properly licensed doesn't it? which would be a tad naughty, also it says it's a scanner? I'm just looking for the cable on it's own then I was going to download the free software from the Rosstech website as this should be all I need for now so any links to just the cable would be ace

 

[M1KEH]

It would seem the cheap ebay cables and free software will work on a mk4 according to here http://www.ross-tech.net/VCDS/download/VCDSCompatibilityCharts.pdf

 

[Crafoo]

Thanks fella I saw that chart while I was searching the forum but I'm struggling to find a cable that says it's Hex+Can or Hex, Key (looking on eBay currently as that's where I have noticed most people are buying them from) would this be any good http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG-USB-DIAGN...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3f04665f8a

 

[M1KEH]

Yep that should be fine.

 

[Crafoo]

Thank you fella, just one more question I know I'm being a pain but it says "the cable and software does not work with canbus" is that something that would affect me with my setup? 56 reg Ibiza FR? or should all be well?

 

[M1KEH]

From what I know the Mk4 doesnt have canbus. So not a problem.

 

[Crafoo]

Ok thanks again fella uber helpful

 

[teldoyle]

if anyone can send me details of how to make one along with deatils of part cable type needed, where to buy them etc would be appreciated
regards

tel

 

[M1KEH]

Which car do you want to diagnose?