This article show a guide on how to configure VCDS diagnostic cable for you laptop
- Genuine Ross Tech HEX CAN USB Interface for VCDS 17.8, which loader come with CDs, compatible with all version original Ross Tech VCDS software, such as: VCDS 12.12, VCDS 15.7, VCDS 16.8, VCDS 17.1, VCDS 17.8 from Ross Tech Official website.
- Before attempting to download VCDS, please look at your interface to determine the name of your interface (this will be the the LARGEST writing on the label). VCDS Release 20.12.
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Connect the USB end of your USB Interface or the Serial end of your Serial Interface to the correct port on your PC. If your PC is further from the vehicle’s diagnostic port than 6 feet,
connect an approved Extension Cable between the PC and the Interface.
If you are using a Serial Interface then you can proceed to step #4. If you are using a USB
Interface, a message like this should pop up:
The drivers many install automatically in Windows 7 or Vista. If you are using XP or W2000, click on the Found New Hardware message and the Found New Hardware Wizard should start up. If you are prompted with the choice, pick “No, Not This Time” when asked if you want to connect to the Internet to search for drivers. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” then click [Next >]
The process should be automated but you may need to click “Continue Anyway” part way through the process.
If, for some reason, you installed the USB Interface without following the above instructions, and VCDS does not work correctly, go into your PC’s Device Manager while the USB Interface is connected.
You can find the Device Manager by right-clicking on My Computer in XP or on Computer in Vista or 7. Select Manage to bring up Computer Management. On the left side of the screen under System Tools, select Device Manager.
Find the “VCDS Compatible USB Interface” or similar and delete it. It may be under “Other Devices” or under “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”. Next, unplug the USB Interface from your PC, wait 5 seconds and plug it back in.
Connect the car end of your Interface to your vehicle’s Diagnostic Port.
If your vehicle has a 2×2 port (some pre-1996 vehicles), then use the optional 2×2 Adapter between the Interface and the ports in the car. This is included in the Pro-Kit.
Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch to the ON position. Make sure the key is turned far enough that the dash lights are fully illuminated. The engine may either be running or stopped.
Start the VCDS program on your PC through either the Start Menu or the VCDS icon on your Desktop.
From the Main Screen in VCDS click the [Options] button to go into the Options screen.
Once you are in the Options Screen,Select the correct port for your PC’s USB Port (USB) or Serial Port (typically COM1 or COM2) and click the [Test] button. Ensure that VCDS finds your interface.
You should see a message like this:
If the Interface Status is “Not Found!”,check the connections at the car and PC.Make sure both are plugged in securely.Serial Interfaces get their power from the vehicle so they will not be recognized at all if not plugged into a car.
Adapter Type should always be “RossTech” followed by the name of the Interface such as “HEX-USB+CAN”.
Version indicates the firmware version of your Interface. It may be updated by new versions of VCDS, if so follow the prompts on the screen.
Once you have tested successfully, click [OK] then click [Save] to apply this configuration,you will be returned to the Main Screen. Click on [Select] to view the Select Control Module Screen. Select one of your car’s Control Modules such as Engine.
Note: Your car will not have all the Control Modules listed in VCDS, only the functional ones that were installed in your vehicle.
After VCDS has connected, click on [Fault Codes] to check for Fault Codes (DTCs).Repeat the process for each of your car’s Control Modules.
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VCDS is Copyright 2000-2020 by Ross-Tech, LLC / Uwe M. Ross. All rights are reserved. De-compilation, disassembly, reverse-engineering, alteration, use as a reference tool for the purpose of developing a product with similar functionality, and re-distribution in any form without the prior written consent of the author is prohibited.
By downloading this software, you acknowledge that this Program is provided 'as is' and 'with all faults, defects and errors' and that all use of the Program is at your own full risk. It has been extensively tested, but we cannot guarantee it will work correctly with every system in every car. We will make our best effort to fix any bugs and to enhance the program, but we specifically disclaim any liability for damage to your computer or your car, and we do not promise to have any particular enhancements available on any specific date.
Instructions:
Download the self-installing distribution file available below.
Run it and follow the prompts to allow it to install itself.
The installer will prompt you if you wish to see a PDF of installation instructions. That PDF can be downloaded here.
You must install VCDS on your PC's hard disk!
It may not work properly if you try running it directly from other media.
You do not need internet access while using VCDS, however, internet access is required to update the firmware in our current generation of interfaces (HEX-NET and HEX-V2). So make sure your interface firmware is up-to-date before trying to use VCDS someplace that doesn't have internet access.
Connect an appropriate interface between the computer and the car.
Turn the car's ignition switch ON. No need to start the engine.
Start the VCDS program:
Click [Options] and select the correct communications port.
Use [Test] to confirm that the program can use the port and find the interface.
Then [Save].
Now Play. Make sure the software can reliably access all the control modules that it should in your car. See our Application Charts. Query Fault Codes from some modules.
Please check frequently for updates! If you're using VCDS on a PC that's on-line, it should tell you when there's an update available, but if in doubt, check this page.
ReleaseNotes:
Release 20.12 works with Windows 7, 8, and 10 (both 32-bit and 64-bit)
Earlier versions of Windows such as 2000, XP, and Vista might still work, but we no longer consider them supported.
VCDS does not work on Windows 10 running in 'S mode', because 'S mode' prevents software from being installed from any source other than the Microsoft Store. If wish to use VCDS on a computer that came with the 'S' version of Windows, you'll have to switch it to run in Home or Pro mode. Devices with ARM CPUs are NOT SUPPORTED.
Windows running in a VM (Parallels, Virtual Box, etc) may work but is not supported.
Windows 95, 98, ME, and NT4 definitely will not work.
Release 20.12 must be used with a licensed Ross-Tech interface. That includes all genuine HEX-, KEY-, KII-, or Micro-CAN series Interface of interfaces.
It does notwork with any third-party interfaces or some of the older 'low-tech' interfaces we made and sold before 2004.
If you're a registered user and have an older low-tech interface, you should consider our
interface upgrade program.If you're not ready for an interface upgrade, you'll have to use VCDS-Lite instead.
All model-year 2019 and newer cars require one of our current interfaces.
Although this Release of VCDS still supports every interface Ross-Tech has sold since 2004, none of our legacy interfaces such as the HEX+CAN and Micro-CAN will work with 2019 model cars. If you intend to work with 2019 or newer cars and do not yet have a current interface, please contact your distributor or see this page for upgrade options.Support for 'Mk.8' and ID.x chassis is premliminary.
Auto-Scan should work on these cars, as should most functions that read data, but SFD will limit changes in some control modules. Nonetheless, would appreciate scans and channel maps, preferably posted in our forum.
The default installation folder is C:Ross-TechVCDS
It is essential NOT to install in the Program Files tree in on systems running Windows Vista or newer.
To remove other old versions:
Versions prior to Release 704, simply delete the shortcuts from your Start menu and
Desktop and delete the folder(s) where the program was installed..Release 704 and newer may be uninstalled using Windows' Add/Remove Programs or by running the
Uninstall.exe program found in the folder with the version that you wish to remove.
Download:
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Universal Installer |
Includes the VC-Scope and TDI Timing Checker 'Plug-Ins'
Additional handy links:
Interactive On-Line Manual
Printable Manual ( ~5 MB)
Download PDF Format VCDS Manual
(Right-Click on the above link and select 'Save Target As..')
You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the Manual,
if you don't have it you can get it here
You should tell your PDF reader to 'Fit to Printable Area' or use similar instructions
when printing in order to make the images and text as legible as possible.
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