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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 |
Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Originally Posted by rockblock
(Post 120064)
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 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 |
Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Originally Posted by rockblock
(Post 120064)
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 |
Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Originally Posted by Thierry_Ng
(Post 120066)
This will help you.
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 |
Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Originally Posted by a4audi4fun
(Post 120069)
For the 99 A4, Version 409.1 will work fine. Latest version of the VCDS software is 908 BTW. The enhancements in the software typically apply for the newer model Audi/VW models.
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Just out of curiosity, is VAG-COM the best software for Audi? Thx
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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...
Thx |
Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Originally Posted by rockblock
(Post 120083)
Just out of curiosity, is VAG-COM the best software for Audi? Thx
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Re: Newbie question: VAG-COM 409 vs 805/812
Originally Posted by a4audi4fun
(Post 120090)
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.
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