Slowrvr
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I'd like to buy a genuine VCDS. Anyone have any leads? How do I ensure it is a true VCDS not an ebay ripoff?
Update: SGII is sold
Update: SGII is sold
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WTB: VCDS and FS: Scangauge II
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Alchemist
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I have a genuine Ross-Tech VCDS cable I no longer need since I updated to the latest version. The one I have to sell is a Key-Com, which will work with cars up to 2005 and computers with a serial port.
Paul
Paul
40X40
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You buy it from Rosstech or one of their authorized distributors, of course.
http://www.ross-tech.com/distributors.html
http://www.ross-tech.com/distributors.html
BlankThis
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How much are you looking for your SG2?
Slowrvr
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PM's replied to. I'm asking $100 OBO. Paid $160+tax two years ago.
Is it a breach of the Ross Tech licence agreement to sell the genuine cable?
Is it a breach of the Ross Tech licence agreement to sell the genuine cable?
Alchemist
Veteran Member
As I understand it, distributing the Ross-Tech software is a breach of the rules. The hardware is is not subject to any restrictions, but only the registered owner is entitled to support. You can register used cables by paying a fee to Ross-Tech and then be eligible for support.
Paul
Paul
40X40
Experienced
Not that I am aware of. I think you have to pay a fee of some sort to transfer the tech support..
Time to contact Ross-tech.
Bill
Slowrvr
Veteran Member
Sale pending on the SGII
RDA3440
Veteran Member
Genuine cables have an inbuilt 'dongle' with a registration code in it. When you have a legit cable (any legit Ross-Tech cable), the software (free to download) will detect it and run in 'registered' mode. The only thing requiring 'ownership transfer' is the support agreement, which is optional.
Slowrvr
Veteran Member
Scangauge is sold
Slowrvr
Veteran Member
The version of VCDS I need is either a MicroCAN cable or a HEX+CAN cable.