Leon 1P Vag-Com Cable ** Canbus OBD Diagnostics**

HotHatchSteve

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Damoegan

Sir Bob,a geordy legend..
Oct 15, 2007
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Newcastle
Anyone got this running on Windows7?

I bought the 805.1 version and the software provided does not run with windows7....

Edit: now got it working :D

PS. cable took under a week to get here :)
 
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lard44

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Apr 30, 2007
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Okay, having a little trouble with this...
Bought one of these to talk to my mk2 Leon (1P)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320600811682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
But it doesn't work with VCDS or my old, old copy of vag-com 504.1

Is that likely to be because I was connected to the internet? Or because it was the wrong cable.

Similarly, if I do require another one is it likely to be
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/vagcom-usb-vehicle-can-bus-cable-with-software-cd-p-29355.html
or
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/vagcom-908-diagnostic-cable-tool-p-51772.html

Incidentally, I haven't tried the cable in the 1st link with 704.1 yet - will that make any difference or is my cable likely to be fubar?
 

Scotty2hotty

The futures bright...
Mar 30, 2010
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Newcastle
After reading this entire thread, and researching DanGBs thread, decided to go for the cable. I think I will just use the software on the cd as long as im not online.

However just in case would anyone be able to PM me the 701 verson software just incase...not urgent as i'll propably be able to find it myself. Just those previously downloading this version and knowing the link that works. Torrent or zip no problems.

Seems like a pretty nifty purchase for what it can do...if I can get the car to chirp I'll be chuffed :happy:
 

HotHatchSteve

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Jul 6, 2009
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After reading this entire thread, and researching DanGBs thread, decided to go for the cable. I think I will just use the software on the cd as long as im not online.

However just in case would anyone be able to PM me the 701 verson software just incase...not urgent as i'll propably be able to find it myself. Just those previously downloading this version and knowing the link that works. Torrent or zip no problems.

Seems like a pretty nifty purchase for what it can do...if I can get the car to chirp I'll be chuffed :happy:

If you are having the one from above it comes with all the software you need.
 

PompeyPete

Like a Golf, But more fun
Sep 20, 2010
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Hi Guys, Thanks for all the really good info regarding VAG COM changes to the vehicles enhanced and often hidden capabilities. Just had a play with mine and managed to get rid of 2 of my huge bug bears with the locking...although that said i have now lost my indicator blink when using the remote to lock the car...????!!! It still flashes when i unlock though... My cars ECU is slightly eccentric i feel. On the whole though a good bit of kit. Big thanks to Nath, your a diamond.:clap:
 

Scotty2hotty

The futures bright...
Mar 30, 2010
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Newcastle
Received the Cable this morning, on my day off work which was a bonus. Manged to find a copy of 704.1 from that site with ships and pirates. INstalled drivers software, simply dc the netbook from the internet by disabling wifi.

Plugged the cable in for 30 secs then connected the usb to the netbook, and away I went, works a treat. Managed to do a fault search, made the car chirp when locking and unlocking :D

Somehow though the opening and closing of the windows via remote is not working, will have to do some research into that one. But the chirping has paid for the cable itself (£20!!) Well worth it!

*EDIT* Got the windows opening closing via remote now, chuffed, best £20 ive spent on the car!
 
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PompeyPete

Like a Golf, But more fun
Sep 20, 2010
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Southampton
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Received the Cable this morning, on my day off work which was a bonus. Manged to find a copy of 704.1 from that site with ships and pirates. INstalled drivers software, simply dc the netbook from the internet by disabling wifi.

Plugged the cable in for 30 secs then connected the usb to the netbook, and away I went, works a treat. Managed to do a fault search, made the car chirp when locking and unlocking :D

Somehow though the opening and closing of the windows via remote is not working, will have to do some research into that one. But the chirping has paid for the cable itself (£20!!) Well worth it!

*EDIT* Got the windows opening closing via remote now, chuffed, best £20 ive spent on the car!

Hi Scotty, I get the bit about the boats and pirate's for the software, but can you tell me where to get the cable for £20....I am very keen as i would like to purchase one myself. Most grateful. Pete :lol:
 

Scotty2hotty

The futures bright...
Mar 30, 2010
366
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Newcastle
Hi Scotty, I get the bit about the boats and pirate's for the software, but can you tell me where to get the cable for £20....I am very keen as i would like to purchase one myself. Most grateful. Pete :lol:

The cable I purchased was this one:

http://www.bestofferbuy.com/VAG-COM...ource=gbase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gbase

Any generic Vag-com cable around this price does excactly the same job if you follow instructions from this thread. Also DanGB has the best sticky thread for changes, search the forums or click the following link:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1849339

Have fun, the cable took around 8 days for delivery, some of the lads and lasses on here said it took longer. When it arrives itll be the cheapest and best mod you can go for (less a remap of course). :clap:

PM me if you come across any difficulties.

Scotty [B)]
 

HotHatchSteve

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Hi Scotty, I get the bit about the boats and pirate's for the software, but can you tell me where to get the cable for £20....I am very keen as i would like to purchase one myself. Most grateful. Pete :lol:

I can recomend this one. £20 odd delivered.

http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/76834137.html

It comes with the latest release of software (10.6) compared to the one above which from reading seams version 805.
 
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