Clearing faults

[laawtytdi]

Merry xmas Everyone,

can anyone tell me if i can clear faults with the shareware version of vag com from ross tech???
just scanned my car and it came up with inlet manifold motor flap intermittant fault, took it off cleaned up and now sorted for time being
but the vag com can't clear it, says something about registration/ activation code???
will this cost me or what???

happy new year

 

[BeartheBruce]

Yes you can clear codes. You have to clear them from the module throwing them provided you have resolved the issue. If the issue is not resolved and the ECU resets it, then the code will appear to have not cleared.

You can register your shareware version for $99 on our web site.

For information about the differences between a full version and shareware, see the Function Table.

 

[cresswell22]

hi i ahve tryed to clear the fault codes but it keeps saying i need the pro interface
i dont understand this as i am new to vag-com

 

[BeartheBruce]

I believe you are trying to clear all faults. You need to go into the module with the fault and clear the fault there. Only Ross-Tech professional interfaces can clear "all" faults.

As the Manual says:

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/autoscan.html

[Clear All DTCs]
This function is only available when using a HEX Interface and is implemented in two ways. On pre-CAN vehicles, VCDS will access each control module and clear DTCs from each one individually. On vehicles using CAN for diagnostics, VCDS performs this function without accessing all the control modules individually if the Use CAN Command box is checked. If you are not using a HEX Interface then you'll need to go into each module that has faults to clear them individually. This function is also accessible from the Applications Screen

The VIN should be retrieved automatically from all cars which "know" their VIN. Also in control modules that provide it, engine codes and Jxxx component identifiers are shown as well.

 

[cresswell22]

my car is a 2002 mk3 ibiza cupra 1.8 turbo i dont understand about the can and hex could you tell me what mine would be and also what lead i would need sorry to be a pain

 

[BeartheBruce]

You do not need a professional interface to clear the codes. You need to open each module in which a fault code appears and clear the code there.

Your car does not use CAN to communicate diagnostic information, so you do not need an interface capable of CAN diagnostics.

You said in another post that you picked up an eBay wire and that you are running a full version of VCDSLite having purchased a license for it. A full licensed VCDSLite will clear codes. You just cannot use the Clear All function in the autoscan to do it.

So what is your remaining question?

 

[cresswell22]

i think i get it i will give it another go to see how i get on this is the lead i have is that ok


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG-USB-DIAGN...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cabb420db

 

[BeartheBruce]

That wire should do the job with a full licensed VCDSLite setup.

We are working on a manual for VCDSLite. That manual may be ready in a few weeks for publication on the net. In the mean time, we have an older manual for Version 409 of VAG-COM available in pdf form.

[VAG-COM is the old name for VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System). (We had to change the name to drop our use of VAG per agreement with VW.)]

 

[cresswell22]

thank you you have been a great help

 

[cresswell22]

i am still having trouble i did a log today
can anyone help with it

VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.0
Sunday, 09 May 2010, 15:08:21:56271


Chassis Type: 6K - Seat Ibiza/Cordoba
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,17,25,45,56

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine Labels: Redir Fail!
Controller: 6K0 906 032 AA
Component: 1.8L 20VT EU3 0002
Coding: 10500
Shop #: WSC 00000
No fault code found.
Readiness: 0110 1101

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1J0-907-37x-ABS.LBL
Controller: 1J0 907 379 AF
Component: ASR 20 IE CAN 0001
Coding: 13404
Shop #: WSC 00000
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 6K0-959-291.LBL
Controller: 6K0 959 291
Component: AUTOCLIMA-220 X03.03
2 Faults Found:
00532 - Supply Voltage B+
07-10 - Signal too Low - Intermittent
65535 - Internal Control Module Memory Error
04-00 - Mechanical Malfunction

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags Labels: 1J0-909-60x-VW3.LBL
Controller: 1J0 909 609
Component: N AIRBAG VW3 SG 0002
Coding: 00078
Shop #: WSC 06402
1 Fault Found:
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95)
32-00 - Resistance too High

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments Labels: 6K0-920-xxx-17.LBL
Controller: 6K0 920 901 D
Component: 6K-KOMBIINSTR. VDO V02
Coding: 00442
Shop #: WSC 00000
IMMO-IDENTNR: SEZ7Z0A1119742
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: None
Controller: Bit teA dre ss
Component: e 17 eingeben
No Faults Found
or DTCs not supported by controller
or a communication error ocurred

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor Labels: Redir Fail!
Controller: 6N0 951 171 C
Component: Innenraumueberw. 0003
1 Fault Found:
01463 - Alarm triggered by Sensor for anti-theft alarm System
35-10 - - - Intermittent

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio Labels: 1J0-035-18x-56.LBL
Controller: 6K0 035 186 C
Component: Radio GRO 1V32
Coding: 00401
Shop #: WSC 06402
No fault code found.

 

[BeartheBruce]

For the HVAC module error, the one that concerns me is the memory error. This error usually points to a module that is or has failed and nothing you do short of replacing module will solve the problem.

Your Airbag fault indicates a failed igniter. You should have that checked by someone who knows what they are doing. You could also look for a loose wire because it would cause a "resistance too high" error.

The intermittent fault in the anti-theft alarm is probably bogus and should just be cleared. If it returns, then you have problem there that needs to be looked into and I do not have a clue where to start on that one.

 

[cresswell22]

what do you think the memory error could be

 

[BeartheBruce]

what do you think the memory error could be

As I said in my previous post:

This error usually points to a module that is or has failed and nothing you do short of replacing module will solve the problem.

 

[cresswell22]

yer i got that but which one

 

[BeartheBruce]

The HVAC module has the error. It would be the HVAC module.

Do the heating and AC controls work? If you don't notice a problem with controlling the heating or AC, then I would ignore the error until some other symptom shows up.

 

[cresswell22]

yes they work fine

 

[BeartheBruce]

Then ignore that error until something else goes wrong in the HVAC module. But know that when you go to sell the car, the next owner may not accept that the error means nothing.

 

[adon30]

To Creswell22. What decision did you come to on purchasing that particular cable? I am a bit lost with searching and all the options that are available and want to make sure I buy something that works.

I am only after it so I can work out my ABS fault. Which I am suspecting is one of the sensors.

 

[cresswell22]

i think i get it i will give it another go to see how i get on this is the lead i have is that ok


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG-USB-DIAGN...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cabb420db

The cable in the link should be fine for what you need