VCDS VAG-COM Locator

[pkhoury]

You can use VagTacho or the kw1281test software to retrieve the code. VCDS will not be able to get it.

kw1281test is your easiest bet, though you gotta do some extra steps. Download the VCDS com port driver from ross-tech, install that, go to device manager, open properties for your VCDS cable. I think it's under advanced and you'd check load VCP (virtual com port). Apply, okay, unplug the cable, plug it back in, and now you should have a COM port, which you need in VCDS. You'd connect to that COM port at 10400 baud, as the SKC lives in the instrument cluster.

 

[pkhoury]

Keep getting hung on all the terms , VCDS and many others while searching .
So I am guessing that my KLL-USB will not work ?

Thanks

No sir, at least not AFAIK. You'd need this cable here, though you can sometimes find a HEX or HEX+CAN cable on the classifieds here on TDIclub cheaper. There's also ebay as an option, but you'll pay a premium there.

https://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/hex-v2.php

 

[Mozambiquer]

Keep getting hung on all the terms , VCDS and many others while searching .
So I am guessing that my KLL-USB will not work ?

Thanks

The kii-usb one will work. Thats what I've used myself several times. Works great!

 

[pkhoury]

The kii-usb one will work. Thats what I've used myself several times. Works great!

Good to know!

 

[JohnTF]

Thanks all for the info .
I did find the key [ oldfarters - was in shirt pocket - almost never put there ] .
So now not as big a deal , the car came with 5 keyfobs , only one was cut & worked , 3 are like new [ not cut ] , 2 old & warn with no key blanks - I did buy to key blanks .
So now using a YouTube video & an 2002 manual - from eBay , so one yr. older than car - using it's instructions on programming key .
There are some small differences in the process between manual & the YT video , tried a couple times .
So not as important now , but will play more with the keys later ---- anticipating loosing / misplacing keys in the future

 

[Nuje]

Follow the steps precisely as laid out on ross-tech site; I've never had an issue when following that.

 

[jokila]

Thanks all for the info .
I did find the key [ oldfarters - was in shirt pocket - almost never put there ] .
So now not as big a deal , the car came with 5 keyfobs , only one was cut & worked , 3 are like new [ not cut ] , 2 old & warn with no key blanks - I did buy to key blanks .
So now using a YouTube video & an 2002 manual - from eBay , so one yr. older than car - using it's instructions on programming key .
There are some small differences in the process between manual & the YT video , tried a couple times .
So not as important now , but will play more with the keys later ---- anticipating loosing / misplacing keys in the future

What are you attempting to program on the keys, the remote access part or the immobilizer part?

 

[JohnTF]

Mainly to start the car - so I'm guessing the " immobilizer "

 

[JohnTF]

Saved the Ross-tech page ,

Thanks

 

[jokila]

Mainly to start the car - so I'm guessing the " immobilizer "

Are of the FOBs should look the same, like this. Do they?

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-q0h...s/260/7821/IMG_0774__50749.1685035729.jpg?c=2

You have Immobilizer 2. Make sure you are following instructions for that.

 

[JohnTF]

Thanks for confirming Immobilizer 2
Yes all of the FOBs look like that picture .

 

[jokila]

If you cannot get a FOB to work for immobilizer, I would check the non cut FOBs and see if the upper part that holds the blade and verify if even a RFID capsule is in there.

 

[JohnTF]

That was going to be one of my next tries , figure if I hold close to the ignition lock - to see if the engine stay running .
I pickup a couple of new botton batteries , and open up to see if the chip capsul was in each - they all have capsuls .
I could also glue / tape the working to the inside of the column , but not that it is a big deal - but like to keep the extra security if it does not put me out too much .

 

[BlueMeany]

I’m in Bakersfield


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I need help programming a key. Would you be willing to help?

 

[Mechaneric]

Hey everyone, I’m new to this site although I’ve been reading you guys for years. I’ve recently got back into an ALH, 2002 Golf 5-speed to be exact, and I’m trying to use the links to find if there is someone near me with VAGCOM but I’m not having any luck, is there a new link I missed? I live in Paso Robles CA but commute to Salinas area daily. I would like to check into why the cruise control isn’t working even though it lights up and a few other things. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!

 

[jokila]

Hey everyone, I’m new to this site although I’ve been reading you guys for years. I’ve recently got back into an ALH, 2002 Golf 5-speed to be exact, and I’m trying to use the links to find if there is someone near me with VAGCOM but I’m not having any luck, is there a new link I missed? I live in Paso Robles CA but commute to Salinas area daily. I would like to check into why the cruise control isn’t working even though it lights up and a few other things. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!

VAG-COM Diagnostic Service Locator

Searchable Map for VCDS Owners

www.maptive.com

 

[BobnOH]

Vortex has one as well- https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/va...me-your-info-requested-in-the-thread.4991419/
Keep in mind the VAGcom/VCDS is not specific to a TDI, so any VW enthusiast may have one, check local groups.

 

[Mechaneric]

Got it, thank you!

 

[hey_allen]

Just as a heads up, the vortex map thread is locked and out of date, and the last listed maintainer of the locator map was last on vortex in 2015.

I was looking to update my location since I'm thousands of miles from where I was when entered on the map and just had someone contact me in the old location.