VCDS help

blueboy7

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Not sure what to do at this point. I did an update then checked the link (or whatever it is) saved it and now this.
So now what?

Thanks!
 
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Mozambiquer

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Not sure which interface at the moment. I am at work it’s at home. But everything worked fine before I did the update.
Is it a genuine Ross tech interface? That will happen with the knockoffs where they won't work with an update.
 

blueboy7

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Is it a genuine Ross tech interface? That will happen with the knockoffs where they won't work with an update.
It’s the real deal my friend. I was going to try it again yesterday but didn’t have time. I kinda like to have it in front of me if I have to call them.
 

BobnOH

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Yea, do that, Uwe will fix you right up. They're very good with support. I would try an uninstall and reinstall of the sauceware, computers are more fickle than cars.
 

Nuje

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It’s the real deal my friend. I was going to try it again yesterday but didn’t have time. I kinda like to have it in front of me if I have to call them.
Yeah - there's a step in the install process that asks / confirms to install Ross-Tech drivers. Be sure to check that so the drivers install.

If you haven't done so already, there's also the "reboot the computer" trick (why we continue to need to do this in 2021....who knows; but it solves a LOT of the problems I encounter, particularly with drivers and peripherals).
 

Mongler98

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You have the wrong vcds matchup for the cable you have.
 

wonneber

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Yeah - there's a step in the install process that asks / confirms to install Ross-Tech drivers. Be sure to check that so the drivers install.

If you haven't done so already, there's also the "reboot the computer" trick (why we continue to need to do this in 2021....who knows; but it solves a LOT of the problems I encounter, particularly with drivers and peripherals).
There may be files that are in use and a newer version can't overwrite the older one.
When you reboot it gets installed before the older one gets locked.
 

blueboy7

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I don’t know what’s different from a week ago but I click the OK button and did the firmware update again and now it’s working.

So now I have to figure what this code is. The oxygen sensor is only a few years old. I cleared it, hopefully it won't come up again.

Thanks for the help guys!

I was trying to load a smaller pic but this is the only link that would work. Its the 1st one, the other 3 wouldn't work.
 

super1

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I don’t know what’s different from a week ago but I click the OK button and did the firmware update again and now it’s working.

So now I have to figure what this code is. The oxygen sensor is only a few years old. I cleared it, hopefully it won't come up again.

Thanks for the help guys!

I was trying to load a smaller pic but this is the only link that would work. Its the 1st one, the other 3 wouldn't work.
O2 Sensor or wiring
What brand O2 sensor?
Probably should buy a Bosch
 

blueboy7

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Es ist alles gut !


Turns out the sensor was bad again. I think the old one was a Bosch, it said made in Germany on it. But definitely this new one is Bosch, Made in Germany.

Should be good to go... Until the next update.

Thanks for your help guys!


God bless!
Blue
 
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