Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
10-11-2009, 11:10 PM
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Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Greetings, I am new to Audi & this forum and I was looking for a piece of software that would allow me to do several things such as:
I understand that the VAG-COM software will be able to take care of these, but I am a bit confused as to which version do I need. So far I've read about 4 versions: 409.1, 704.1, 805, 812.4...I have a 99 A4/B5 2.8 and am quite lost as to which I should use and what are the differences between them.
Also, is there a list of changes that can be done via VAG-COM?
Thx in advance
- unlock all doors with just 1 click (currently I need to click 3 times to unlock the trunk)
- turn off the DRL
I understand that the VAG-COM software will be able to take care of these, but I am a bit confused as to which version do I need. So far I've read about 4 versions: 409.1, 704.1, 805, 812.4...I have a 99 A4/B5 2.8 and am quite lost as to which I should use and what are the differences between them.
Also, is there a list of changes that can be done via VAG-COM?
Thx in advance
10-11-2009, 11:31 PM
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Greetings, I am new to Audi & this forum and I was looking for a piece of software that would allow me to do several things such as:
I understand that the VAG-COM software will be able to take care of these, but I am a bit confused as to which version do I need. So far I've read about 4 versions: 409.1, 704.1, 805, 812.4...I have a 99 A4/B5 2.8 and am quite lost as to which I should use and what are the differences between them.
Also, is there a list of changes that can be done via VAG-COM?
Thx in advance
- unlock all doors with just 1 click (currently I need to click 3 times to unlock the trunk)
- turn off the DRL
I understand that the VAG-COM software will be able to take care of these, but I am a bit confused as to which version do I need. So far I've read about 4 versions: 409.1, 704.1, 805, 812.4...I have a 99 A4/B5 2.8 and am quite lost as to which I should use and what are the differences between them.
Also, is there a list of changes that can be done via VAG-COM?
Thx in advance
hxxp://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/applications/a4s4.html
replace the xx with tt above...I'm not sure if we're allowed to post real links here.
Sorry.
T
10-12-2009, 01:48 AM
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Greetings, I am new to Audi & this forum and I was looking for a piece of software that would allow me to do several things such as:
I understand that the VAG-COM software will be able to take care of these, but I am a bit confused as to which version do I need. So far I've read about 4 versions: 409.1, 704.1, 805, 812.4...I have a 99 A4/B5 2.8 and am quite lost as to which I should use and what are the differences between them.
Also, is there a list of changes that can be done via VAG-COM?
Thx in advance
- unlock all doors with just 1 click (currently I need to click 3 times to unlock the trunk)
- turn off the DRL
I understand that the VAG-COM software will be able to take care of these, but I am a bit confused as to which version do I need. So far I've read about 4 versions: 409.1, 704.1, 805, 812.4...I have a 99 A4/B5 2.8 and am quite lost as to which I should use and what are the differences between them.
Also, is there a list of changes that can be done via VAG-COM?
Thx in advance
10-12-2009, 09:50 AM
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Thx for the link...I can see that I should be able to adjust the door locks settings...couldn't find anything regarding DRL though...I'll keep searching. Cheers !
10-12-2009, 09:51 AM
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Ok Thx, if the newer versions don't add any extra functionality for my car, then I'll stick w/409
10-12-2009, 09:54 AM
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
BTW: I ended up buying the following OBD2 OBDII Vag Com KKL USB Interface Cable for Audi VW off of ebay. Let's hope it works...
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10-12-2009, 12:01 PM
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
In my opinion yes - the Ross-Tech VCDS software is the best; I've heard you can do things with it, that aren't doable with the Audi factory diagnostic tools; no specifics but just comments read in various Audi/VW forums.
10-12-2009, 10:13 PM
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