Which Vag-Com / VCDS and what else do I need?

[WutGas?]

2010 Jetta Sedan TDI.

What all do I need and what else do I need for it to work?

I am pretty sure I know the answer since I don't see anything about Mac but do they not work on Mac? That will be another issue all it's own. I have a copy of Parallels that I can use on the Mac. Has anyone done this?

 

[justpunchit]

You can use vmware fusion to run window programs on a mac. I don't have Vag-com but I'm sure it would run fine just like any other program.

 

[JSWTDI09]

For your car you need a CAN interface, so you will want either a MicroCAN cable or a HEX+CAN cable. The biggest advantage to the HEX+CAN would be the ability to also talk to older VW products (pre 2006).

Only other requirements are to download the program and install it in Windows. Many people have run it on a MAC as long as you use Parallels, or bootcamp or some other way of running Windows. It does require windows and a USB connector. Do a search for VCDS+MAC and you will find lots of info.

Have Fun!

Don

 

[WutGas?]

Thanks for the help.

Let me make sure I am clear.

This will work with mine?
http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCuCAN.html

I won't be able to use it on older VWs though? Hard to shell out another $100 for a cable that I really don't need.

 

[JSWTDI09]

This will work with mine?
http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCuCAN.html

I won't be able to use it on older VWs though? Hard to shell out another $100 for a cable that I really don't need.

Yes it will work just fine. Most VW products made before 2005 use a different communications protocol (K-Line) and the MicroCAN does not do K-Line. The only other advantage to the HEX+CAN interface is that it is the "professional" version and it is slightly faster for data logging. This is probably not important for most users.

Have Fun!

Don

 

[WutGas?]

Yes it will work just fine. Most VW products made before 2005 use a different communications protocol (K-Line) and the MicroCAN does not do K-Line. The only other advantage to the HEX+CAN interface is that it is the "professional" version and it is slightly faster for data logging. This is probably not important for most users.

Have Fun!

Don

Thanks Don. You have been nothing but help....and not just speaking about this thread.

Much appreciated. That's why I love this forum

Also, added you on Fuelly.