kw1281test: A Free VDS-Pro / VagTacho Alternative

[tr7]

Thanks for doing all that testing. I've published a new release: https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/releases/tag/v0.82-beta

Can you download it and try this new command:

.\kw1281test COM6 10400 17 DumpRBxMemOdd 66560 1024

Version 0.82-beta (https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/releases)
Args: COM6 10400 17 DumpRBxMemOdd 66560 1024
OSVersion: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19044.0
.NET Version: 7.0.5
Culture: en-GB
Opening serial port COM6
Sending wakeup message
Wakeup duration: 2 seconds
Reading sync byte
Keyword Lsb $6B
Keyword Msb $8F
Protocol is KW 2027 (8N1)
Sent: 82 17 F1 1A 94 38 (readEcuIdentification)
Caught: System.TimeoutException The operation has timed out.
Unhandled exception: System.TimeoutException: The operation has timed out.
   at System.IO.Ports.SerialStream.ReadByte(Int32)
   at System.IO.Ports.SerialStream.ReadByte()
   at System.IO.Ports.SerialPort.ReadByte()
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Interface.GenericInterface.ReadByte() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Interface\GenericInterface.cs:line 36
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.KwpCommon.ReadByte() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\KwpCommon.cs:line 104
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.KW2000Dialog.ReceiveMessage() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Kwp2000\KW2000Dialog.cs:line 199
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.KW2000Dialog.SendReceive(DiagnosticService, Byte[], Boolean ) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Kwp2000\KW2000Dialog.cs:line 122
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Cluster.BoschRBxCluster.SecurityAccess(Byte) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Cluster\BoschRBxCluster.cs:line 32
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Cluster.BoschRBxCluster.UnlockForEepromReadWrite() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Cluster\BoschRBxCluster.cs:line 14
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.DumpRBxMem(UInt32, UInt32, String, Boolean ) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 433
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Run(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 244
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Main(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 26

This is what I got. It definitely took the longest out of anything so far so it seems to be doing something

 

[dhangejr]

First THANKS! This is GREAT! No more Russian software and no more vag taco ! You sir are genius!

I have one question regarding the RF ID programing into the immobilizer: do you have to reprogram old RFID chips when programming a new one ?

I thought IMMO3 chips could only be programmed once , I know whenever you program a new remote all the remotes must be present.

I’m just trying to decide how many RFID chips I need

 

[caffeine]

First THANKS! This is GREAT! No more Russian software and no more vag taco ! You sir are genius!

I have one question regarding the RF ID programing into the immobilizer: do you have to reprogram old RFID chips when programming a new one ?

I thought IMMO3 chips could only be programmed once , I know whenever you program a new remote all the remotes must be present.

I’m just trying to decide how many RFID chips I need

My understanding is that any key that has been previously programmed to either the ECU or cluster can be re-used when programming a new key. However, when programming keys to the immobilizer system, all have to be programmed (or reprogrammed) at once.

Also, most IMMO2 keys I've come across can be reused with IMMO3. Being previously used with an IMMO2 system will not count towards the initial IMMO3 programming.

 

[Nuje]

The above from @caffeine has been my experience as well.

The "write once" pairing of the RFID, though, relates to being good on just that one car to which the key was initially paired/programmed.

So, if you find a key sitting in a wreck at the scrapyard and think you're going to just replace the key blade and then pair the key to IMMO - won't work.
You can still re-use that key body, but it would require removing and replacing the little grain-of-rice-sized RFID glass vial that's embedded in the key body.

You can get a 5-pack of those RFID things at Aliexpress for like $10, and it's not brain surgery to replace one (I've done a couple), but you'll probably want to check out a couple YT videos so you know exactly where you're going to get at it.

 

[dhangejr]

The above from @caffeine has been my experience as well.

The "write once" pairing of the RFID, though, relates to being good on just that one car to which the key was initially paired/programmed.

So, if you find a key sitting in a wreck at the scrapyard and think you're going to just replace the key blade and then pair the key to IMMO - won't work.
You can still re-use that key body, but it would require removing and replacing the little grain-of-rice-sized RFID glass vial that's embedded in the key body.

You can get a 5-pack of those RFID things at Aliexpress for like $10, and it's not brain surgery to replace one (I've done a couple), but you'll probably want to check out a couple YT videos so you know exactly where you're going to get at it.

My question is simpler said : “if I make a new rfid chip will my old one still work?

 

[gmenounos]

My question is simpler said : “if I make a new rfid chip will my old one still work?

Your old ones will still work but you have to match all of them to the car as explained here: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Immobilizer_III_Key_Matching_(Cluster)

 

[dhangejr]

Ok so I is just like matching the remote. This is great news !

 

[Nuje]

Yes - current key + add new (new) key(s) = no problem. Just need to do all at the same time. Follow Ross-Tech instructions.

Current key + new (to you; previously matched to different car) key with new blade = no go (until you replace the IMMO chip with one of these).

 

[Edgey]

Hey guys.

Just discovered this forum and software, and hoping it might be the answer to my problems!

So long story short, I bought a VW T4 2.5TDI with a fault code of "engine start blocked by immobiliser". I think they may have initially disabled the immobiliser on the ECU, and it's has somehow reset to being active again. Not 100% as there seems to be quite a bit of dodgy wiring in the van.

Having run VCDS lite, it confirms the fault and with the key in the ignition, it says it's not an authorised key. My hope is that I can just re-program the key using VCDS once I've pulled the SKC.

My ECU is a 7D0920902EX T4-KOMBIINSTR. VDO V01.

Having briefly flicked through some of the pages on this thread, I found something that said this software won't work on a VDO ECU. Is that right? Does this mean I can't pull the SKC from it using this?

Any help you can offer would be massive appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[gmenounos]

So long story short, I bought a VW T4 2.5TDI with a fault code of "engine start blocked by immobiliser". I think they may have initially disabled the immobiliser on the ECU, and it's has somehow reset to being active again. Not 100% as there seems to be quite a bit of dodgy wiring in the van.

Having run VCDS lite, it confirms the fault and with the key in the ignition, it says it's not an authorised key. My hope is that I can just re-program the key using VCDS once I've pulled the SKC.

My ECU is a 7D0920902EX T4-KOMBIINSTR. VDO V01.

I'm pretty sure the T4 uses an external immobilizer box which kw1281test doesn't support. I don't have access to a T4 which makes it hard/impossible to support. Sorry.

 

[Edgey]

I'm pretty sure the T4 uses an external immobilizer box which kw1281test doesn't support. I don't have access to a T4 which makes it hard/impossible to support. Sorry.

Ok thanks man. Might give it a try anyway. What are the test codes for the various known locations, or is there a generic dump which will look in all locations?

 

[gmenounos]

Ok thanks man. Might give it a try anyway. What are the test codes for the various known locations, or is there a generic dump which will look in all locations?

Sorry but I don't have any info about T4 clusters.

 

[Edgey]

Sorry but I don't have any info about T4 clusters.

No worries bud. It's a great bit of software/coding, just a shame it doesn't seem to work on mine. I've just done a complete dump (0 2048). If it's there, would it just be the pattern of 3 repeating pairs do you think?

Edit: assuming not, as I've just started looking and already found a few lines which have the 3 repeating pairs.

 

[Kermit123]

Hi - I just discovered kw1281test and am really impressed with Gmenounos' ingenuity and passion. I am new to VW as well - I just bought my daughter a 2004 convertible beetle 2L. I need more keys. Do I understand correctly that kw1281test lets me pull the SKC, but I will still need to purchase Ross-Tech's VCDS to program the new keys? Sorry about being dense. Clearly I can pull the SKC, I just can figure out from the thread if kw1281test allows programming new keys. Thank you.

 

[Edgey]

Hi - I just discovered kw1281test and am really impressed with Gmenounos' ingenuity and passion. I am new to VW as well - I just bought my daughter a 2004 convertible beetle 2L. I need more keys. Do I understand correctly that kw1281test lets me pull the SKC, but I will still need to purchase Ross-Tech's VCDS to program the new keys? Sorry about being dense. Clearly I can pull the SKC, I just can figure out from the thread if kw1281test allows programming new keys. Thank you.

Hi Kermit. My understanding is once you've pulled the SKC, you can then use VCDS lite which is free to program additional keys. Take a look over the website, see which set up you have and how to do it.

Immobilizer II Key Matching (Separate) - Ross-Tech Wiki

wiki.ross-tech.com

 

[Kermit123]

Edgey - thanks for the direction. Looks like VCDS lite should work with the cable recommended for use with kw1281test at the beginning of this string as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6498D...42GA4C2U&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I appreciate the help. I pick up the car this weekend and wanted to get a head start.

 

[Kermit123]

I read the VCDS Lite information and went through the videos - net is that you need to register the Lite version for $99 in order to have the "save" button active on the Adaptation function to save the key configuration for the IMMO3. Anyone know of a "freeware" version that enables applying the IMMO to new keys? thank you.

 

[gmenounos]

I read the VCDS Lite information and went through the videos - net is that you need to register the Lite version for $99 in order to have the "save" button active on the Adaptation function to save the key configuration for the IMMO3. Anyone know of a "freeware" version that enables applying the IMMO to new keys? thank you.

kw1281test can do adaptation save.

 

[Kermit123]

Thank you ! That's terrific! sorry, I could not figure that out from the thread.

 

[gmenounos]

All the commands are listed here: https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test
There's also a Wiki here that anyone is allowed to edit: https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/wiki

 

[AndyBees]

Subscribed ...

 

[PabloS]

I have a 180 PS Audi TT FWD build in 2000. Engine Code APP. I need the PIN of the immobilizer to learn the old keys again. According to VCDS, 4 keys are learned, but I only received 3 when I bought it.
I have two OBD cables and both work very well. Unfortunately I could not find a pin code in the hex files and the automatic search with the tools does not work. Maybe someone can help me find the pin, I don't know how to continue.

RS232 VAG-COM 409.1 Cable with FTDI Adapter to USB
VCDS Dual K + CAN USB with RossTech VCP Drivers

Speedometer 8N1 920 860 C | M73 D08 | AUZ5Z0Y7072163 + Engine 8N0 906 018 Q

- kw1281test 0.82 could read the speedometer. (kw1281test.exe COM1 9600 17 DumpMarelliMem 14336 2048)
- me7_95040 v1.31 could read the engine control unit. (me7_95040.exe --OBD -r -p 1 95040.bin)
- VAG K CAN COMMANDER v1.4 could only read the speedometer in direct mode.

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C:\Users\Paul\Desktop\VW>kw1281test COM1 9600 17 GetSKC
KW1281Test: Yesterday's diagnostics...Today.

Version 0.82-beta (https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/releases)
Args: COM1 9600 17 GetSKC
OSVersion: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19044.0
.NET Version: 7.0.5
Culture: de-DE
Opening serial port COM1
Sending wakeup message
Wakeup duration: 2 seconds
Reading sync byte
Keyword Lsb $01
Keyword Msb $8A
Protocol is KW 1281 (8N1)
ECU: 8N1920860C  KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D08
Software Coding 00144, Workshop Code: 00000
Caught: System.InvalidOperationException Unsupported cluster version.
Unhandled exception: System.InvalidOperationException: Unsupported cluster version.
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Cluster.MarelliCluster.GetDefaultAddress() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Cluster\MarelliCluster.cs:line 38
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Cluster.MarelliCluster.DumpEeprom(Nullable`1, Nullable`1, String ) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Cluster\MarelliCluster.cs:line 18
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.GetSkc() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 571
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Run(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 249
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Main(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 26

C:\Users\Paul\Desktop\VW>kw1281test COM1 10400 1 ReadIdent
KW1281Test: Yesterday's diagnostics...Today.

Version 0.82-beta (https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/releases)
Args: COM1 10400 1 ReadIdent
OSVersion: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19044.0
.NET Version: 7.0.5
Culture: de-DE
Opening serial port COM1
Sending wakeup message
Wakeup duration: 2 seconds
Reading sync byte
Keyword Lsb $01
Keyword Msb $8A
Protocol is KW 1281 (8N1)
ECU: 8N0906018Q  1.8L R4/5VT         0004
Software Coding 05500, Workshop Code: 01236
Sending ReadIdent block
Ident: 8N0906018Q  1.8L R4/5VT         0004
Software Coding 05500, Workshop Code: 01236
Sending EndCommunication block

C:\Users\Paul\Desktop\VW>kw1281test COM1 10400 1 GetSKC
KW1281Test: Yesterday's diagnostics...Today.

Version 0.82-beta (https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/releases)
Args: COM1 10400 1 GetSKC
OSVersion: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19044.0
.NET Version: 7.0.5
Culture: de-DE
Opening serial port COM1
Wakeup duration: 2 seconds
Reading sync byte
Keyword Lsb $01
Keyword Msb $8A
Protocol is KW 1281 (8N1)
Caught: System.InvalidOperationException Unable to wake up ECU in KW2000 mode. KW version: 1281
Unhandled exception: System.InvalidOperationException: Unable to wake up ECU in KW2000 mode. KW version: 1281
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.DumpEdc15Eeprom(String ) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 357
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.GetSkc() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 609
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Run(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 249
   at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Main(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 26

 

[gmenounos]

0080 ff 0c 1d 00 04 0f 14 ff 00 00 04 00 ff ff ff ff

Your SKC might be 03101.

 

[PabloS]

Thank you gmenounos You are a genius! The control unit accepted the pin immediately. Thank you again for your support and this great project.

 

[Kermit123]

gmenounos - I am getting outsmarted with access to kw1281test. I bought the blue cable, downloaded the drivers, but get a timeout first and then when I run it again I get an unexpected sync byte. I thought it might be the cheap CH341 cable, but then I downloaded VCDS lite and that works just fine. Any pointers greatly appreciated. Its been 30 years since I did any command line stuff, but it coming back. Thank you. My immediate interest is in pulling the SKC and then programming another key.


C:\KW1281TEST>kw1281test_0.82-beta_Win10\kw1281test.exe COM3 10400 17 GetSKC
KW1281Test: Yesterday's diagnostics...Today.

Version 0.82-beta (https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/releases)
Args: COM3 10400 17 GetSKC
OSVersion: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19041.0
.NET Version: 7.0.5
Culture: en-US
Opening serial port COM3
Sending wakeup message
Wakeup duration: 2 seconds
Reading sync byte
Keyword Lsb $01
Keyword Msb $0A
Protocol is KW 1281 (8N1)
Caught: System.TimeoutException The operation has timed out.
Unhandled exception: System.TimeoutException: The operation has timed out.
at System.IO.Ports.SerialStream.ReadByte(Int32)
at System.IO.Ports.SerialStream.ReadByte()
at System.IO.Ports.SerialPort.ReadByte()
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Interface.GenericInterface.ReadByte() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Interface\GenericInterface.cs:line 36
at BitFab.KW1281Test.KwpCommon.ReadByte() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\KwpCommon.cs:line 104
at BitFab.KW1281Test.KW1281Dialog.ReadAndAckByte() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\KW1281Dialog.cs:line 442
at BitFab.KW1281Test.KW1281Dialog.ReceiveBlock() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\KW1281Dialog.cs:line 384
at BitFab.KW1281Test.KW1281Dialog.ReceiveBlocks() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\KW1281Dialog.cs:line 351
at BitFab.KW1281Test.KW1281Dialog.Connect() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\KW1281Dialog.cs:line 91
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.Kwp1281Wakeup(Boolean ) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 39
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.GetSkc() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 484
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Run(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 249
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Main(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 26

C:\KW1281TEST>kw1281test_0.82-beta_Win10\kw1281test.exe COM3 10400 17 GetSKC
KW1281Test: Yesterday's diagnostics...Today.

Version 0.82-beta (https://github.com/gmenounos/kw1281test/releases)
Args: COM3 10400 17 GetSKC
OSVersion: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19041.0
.NET Version: 7.0.5
Culture: en-US
Opening serial port COM3
Sending wakeup message
Wakeup duration: 2 seconds
Reading sync byte
Caught: System.InvalidOperationException Unexpected sync byte: Expected $55, Actual $95
Unhandled exception: System.InvalidOperationException: Unexpected sync byte: Expected $55, Actual $95
at BitFab.KW1281Test.KwpCommon.WakeUp(Byte, Boolean) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\KwpCommon.cs:line 75
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.Kwp1281Wakeup(Boolean ) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 32
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Tester.GetSkc() in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Tester.cs:line 484
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Run(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 249
at BitFab.KW1281Test.Program.Main(String[]) in C:\Users\gmeno\src\kw1281test\Program.cs:line 26

 

[gmenounos]

gmenounos - I am getting outsmarted with access to kw1281test. I bought the blue cable, downloaded the drivers, but get a timeout first and then when I run it again I get an unexpected sync byte. I thought it might be the cheap CH341 cable, but then I downloaded VCDS lite and that works just fine. Any pointers greatly appreciated. Its been 30 years since I did any command line stuff, but it coming back. Thank you. My immediate interest is in pulling the SKC and then programming another key.

C:\KW1281TEST>kw1281test_0.82-beta_Win10\kw1281test.exe COM3 10400 17 GetSKC

If the car is a Beetle, you need to use 9600 baud when communicating with the cluster, not 10400.

 

[Kermit123]

Thanks gmenounos - 9600 baud worked immediately and pulled the SKC! You really have talent. I should have the new key in a week and will try the adaptation save. Thank you again.

 

[BobnOH]

This is an amazing thread. Man, could we have used this years ago.
Looking forward to actually using it (NOT), good to know I can do it.
I have a question-Does the standard Ross Tech cable work for this?

 

[gmenounos]

I have a question-Does the standard Ross Tech cable work for this?

Page 1:
Q: What do I need to buy?
A: You need a KKL cable like this one. Drivers for that cable can be found here. You can also use older VCDS cables if they support VCP mode.

 

[Kermit123]

gmenounos - my duplicate key arrived. I would appreciate confirming syntax and steps so I do not screw something up. I keep getting smarter the through experience with this car. Which is really painful. . I read through all pages in this string and the wiki. I did not find a complete step-by-step. I also watched the Ross-Tech immobilizer / key video and pieced the below together. If you think the below is of use to others, I'll post it in the Wiki once confirmed.

SYNTAX: kw1281test.exe com3 9600 17 AdaptationSave 21 2 07268
In the above: 17 is the instrument module; 21 is the channel; 2 is the number of keys (existing plus the new one); 07268 is the SKC

My big question is on the # of keys. I just took possession of the car with one key. I have no idea how many original keys exist. My understanding is the history of keys does not matter and that the # of keys in the argument above is the number that I am programming now and will work going forward. Any earlier programmed keys not included now will no longer work. The immobilizer chip in the original key continues to operate. Correct? I don't want to lose my original key functionality by accident. BTW - I successfully programmed the fob function using the door lock method.

Execution Steps:
1) Insert key #1 (new key) in the ignition, turned to "on" with the engine off. The immobilizer light is on.
2) Run "AdaptationSave" command
3) Immobilizer light turns off when adapted
4) Remove Key
5) Insert key #2 (existing key) in the ignition and turn to "on". The immobilizer light should be on. Being the last key, the light should blink once then turn off.
6) Remove key from ignition
7) Remove Cable
8) All keys should now start the car

Thank you very much.