Scronin

The information screen on the cluster is in french. Do I have to take it to the dealer to get it switched to english? Someone says I can buy a cable that will allow me to get into the computer and make this and other changes... what kind of cable?

Thanks for the help!

white fish

I bought my car from montreal and it was in french too
A Vag-com cable is what you are looking for

ps. I have one

Scronin

How much is the cable? Do you need software also? Is it easy to do? Dealer charges $60 plus tax to change to English. I am trying to figure out if it is worth getting the cable or if I should just pay the dealer the $60. Any advise is appreciated.

white fish

well with the cable and software you can reset oil light service warnings tons of theng you can do with a cable but I dont know if you are a DIY type of guy
there is lot of cables on ebay
here is the "real" cable and software site
Ross-Tech: Home

Scronin

Picked up the A6 today and the seller had changed the display to English. I saw the cables on ebay for $18 and they say you can download a basic version of the software to use. I think I will buy it... I may only use it when I get the oil changed at the local shop... but it may lead to more once I see what it does.

Thanks for the link to Ross-Tech... it was very useful.

white fish

glad to help
the best mod to do when you get your cable is the one touch lock/unlock
with remote window up/down

(you can roll down your windows with your remote)