VCDS vs VCP

Titchy

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Jun 10, 2017
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Not sure if this has been discussed before or not, so apologies if it has. However a quick forum search didn't produce anything of use.

Basically i wanted to know what the benefits of VCDS vs VCP are. I have the old HEX + CAN USB which has become defunct with the newer MQB Chassis. I found some limitations to VCDs i.e not being able to turn on the green menu on MIB1 and setting various settings.

I've read that VCP can code PR Codes and remove component protection is this true?
Has VCDS improved with the newer interfaces?

Cheers
Sam
 

Walone

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Feb 10, 2016
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Near Heathrow
Not sure if this has been discussed before or not, so apologies if it has. However a quick forum search didn't produce anything of use.
Basically i wanted to know what the benefits of VCDS vs VCP are. I have the old HEX + CAN USB which has become defunct with the newer MQB Chassis. I found some limitations to VCDs i.e not being able to turn on the green menu on MIB1 and setting various settings.
I've read that VCP can code PR Codes and remove component protection is this true?
Has VCDS improved with the newer interfaces?
Cheers
Sam

I just turned on the green menu (GEM) on my MIB2 High unit with my VCDS V2 lead, I think VCP is subscription based.
 
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