Vag com

[L17KKE]

Where can i get this VagCom everyone keeps mentioning using on here to assess problems and what do i need it make it work im guesing its some kind of computer program and i need a lead to plug into the car.

 

[MonkeyTibs]

http://www.ilexa.co.uk/acatalog/vagcom.html

 

[godber225r]

type it in on ebay. can get a version and cable for less than a tenner but i think its not the full version but you get enough on it to get by.

 

[Slimy]

With virtually every fault in a VAG car registering a fault code of some kind, the pointers can be invaluable in finding the problem or replacing a part. Problem is, SEAT/VAG dealers charge around £30-£40 for reading the code, and the same again to clear it if it's something that can't be fixed straightaway. For the sake of a tenner off Ebay, you can get to the same information, fix the problem yourself and clear the code.

And there's a few more things available through the full versions of VAG-COM, but the freebie is still well worth getting.

You need the lead (Ebay), software (usually comes with the lead), and a laptop. Windows XP can make things easier, but Vista and 7 can be used with a little fiddling.

 

[L17KKE]

thanks for the info i have a seat leon mk1 1.8SE does this lead support it as im not to sure


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-409-1-KKL-VAG-COM-OBD-2-II-VW-AUDI-SKODA-SEAT-Cable_W0QQitemZ190329451002QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item2c5084f1fa

and where can i find what the fault codes mean sorry if i sound like a noob i just dont know that much about mechanics i just fancy having something i can check fault codes on to save me money.

 

[J0N]

I use this one. Never fails.

 

[Slimy]

The one you found and the one Jon recommended will do fine. The VAG COM software will translate the fault codes into readable text, for example 'Cylinder 1 coil pack open circuit', would suggest coil pack 1 is knackered. (I get to see alot of these so it's one that sticks in memory!)

 

[L17KKE]

bit off topic but how much would it costs to get a coil pack sorted as when i was going to service my car but cancelled to go elsewhere as he was talking as though hed seen me coming lol. He mentioned if a coil packs gone it will cost me a lot to sort just want a rough guide so i know in the future if it ever does go.

 

[Slimy]

bit off topic but how much would it costs to get a coil pack sorted as when i was going to service my car but cancelled to go elsewhere as he was talking as though hed seen me coming lol. He mentioned if a coil packs gone it will cost me a lot to sort just want a rough guide so i know in the future if it ever does go.

You're going to get someone to replace a coil pack for you? Can you do me a favour, have a quick peak in a Haynes manual or similar to see how easy it is, on ANY car!

The most expensive coil packs I've seen are the ones that feed all cylinders, which I believe your 1.8 is? On Ebay, you're looking at less than £50, possibly slightly more for genuine VAG. It's probaby better going for genuine as they're likely to last longer, or go to GSF for a good quality pattern part. They take no more than fifteen minutes to swap, ten minutes of that is finding a decent radio station to listen to while you swap the pack.

If you don't want to be stiffed at your next service, get yourself VAG-COM, have a look to see whats wrong before you go to the service, then when they say 'oh yeah, it's your flaburating combobulator, it needs replacing', at least you'll be able to tell them where to go.

Knowledge is power my friend...

 

[L17KKE]

yeah true thanks bud youve been a lot of help if you ever need help with anything electrical give me a shout im an electrician lol

 

[Army-FR170]

Hi all,

just had faults with the DPF on my altea and gone into limp mode, performed the scan and found this. also tried the forced regen on the filter to no avail. can anybody assist with the codes below

Address 01: Engine Labels: Redir Fail!
Part No SW: 03G 906 018 EC HW: 03G 906 018 EC
Component: R4 2.0l PPD1.2 G 9954
Revision: --H02--- Serial number: SEZ7Z0F3387945
Coding: 0050072
Shop #: WSC 02007 476 11793

3 Faults Found:
008194 - Particulate Trap Bank 1: Efficiency Below Threshold
P2002 - 006 - Short to Plus
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11010001
Fault Priority: 5
Fault Frequency: 4
Reset counter: 40
Mileage: 56162 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 00:15:34

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 0 /min
Torque: 144.0 Nm
Speed: 0.0 km/h
(no units): 8.0
Pressure: 0.0 mbar
Lambda: 19.8 %
Time: 5091.8 s

001137 - Exhaust Pressure Sensor 1 (G450): Implausible Signal
P0471 - 006 - Short to Plus
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01010001
Fault Priority: 1
Fault Frequency: 4
Reset counter: 40
Mileage: 56162 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 00:15:35

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 0 /min
Torque: 144.0 Nm
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Pressure: 0.0 mbar
Text: 136 C
Text: 0 mbar
Temperature: 6.0°C

001137 - Exhaust Pressure Sensor 1 (G450): Implausible Signal
P0471 - 006 - Short to Plus - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00010001
Fault Priority: 1
Fault Frequency: 3
Reset counter: 40
Mileage: 56162 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 00:16:01

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 0 /min
Torque: 144.0 Nm
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Pressure: 0.0 mbar
Text: 21 mbar
Text: 136 C
Temperature: 6.0°C