I tried stock VCDS and it didn't find the cable. I don't have a CD drive, so I downloaded the cracked program after a quick google search. I didn't check it for malware, but I ran it in an isolated Windows XP virtual machine. I have a mac, so had to use virtual box anyway, but I turned off the access to the network adaptor so it couldn't 'get out' even if there was anything on there. There's a detailed guide (earlier in this thread I think) that explains how to do it all for free.
If you have a mac, you have to use virtual box, but if you're on windows it's still a good idea to use a virtual machine that's isolated from your main machine and network connection.
I got mine from Ali express, I haven't got the link, sorry. And yes, I googled the software and eventually found and downloaded it.
Got mine from alixpres as well.
Got it faster than I thought, 2 weeks and it was delivered. I just have to wait for the car now before I can use the cable =)
Done a scan of mine and got module 33 flux capacitor error in connection though. Guess this is an Easter egg of sorts?
The one i bought ok alixpress isn't available anymore. But the user i bought from has a website, here is the same cable i bought: http://www.cobdtrade.com/vagcom-121...gcom12120-car-diagnostic-usb-cable_p4818.html
I have found these, which one do you think would be best to go for?
I also have a mac, can i still install the software or will it have to be windows xp?
Thanks