Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

"Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
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> Marcus Redd wrote:
>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25
>>> shipped...now I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a
>>> laptop and am looking forward to playing around with some of the
>>> settings on my '98 A6 Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the
>>> country code to display kilometers instead of miles, resetting the
>>> service indicators, etc.
>>>
>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it
>>> on my schedule, etc.
>>>
>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>
>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>> settings you can change on each car?
> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it. I
> haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to get
> the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an Audi
> "computer".
>
> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>
> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>

Hehehe... so where might one aquire this software? eBay or something?

Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

"Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
news:461fad9b$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> Marcus Redd wrote:
>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25
>>> shipped...now I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a
>>> laptop and am looking forward to playing around with some of the
>>> settings on my '98 A6 Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the
>>> country code to display kilometers instead of miles, resetting the
>>> service indicators, etc.
>>>
>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it
>>> on my schedule, etc.
>>>
>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>
>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>> settings you can change on each car?
> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it. I
> haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to get
> the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an Audi
> "computer".
>
> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>
> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>

Hehehe... so where might one aquire this software? eBay or something?

Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

"Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
news:461fad9b$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> Marcus Redd wrote:
>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25
>>> shipped...now I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a
>>> laptop and am looking forward to playing around with some of the
>>> settings on my '98 A6 Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the
>>> country code to display kilometers instead of miles, resetting the
>>> service indicators, etc.
>>>
>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it
>>> on my schedule, etc.
>>>
>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>
>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>> settings you can change on each car?
> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it. I
> haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to get
> the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an Audi
> "computer".
>
> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>
> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>

Hehehe... so where might one aquire this software? eBay or something?

Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

Marcus Redd wrote:
> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
> news:461fad9b$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Marcus Redd wrote:
>>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25
>>>> shipped...now I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a
>>>> laptop and am looking forward to playing around with some of the
>>>> settings on my '98 A6 Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the
>>>> country code to display kilometers instead of miles, resetting the
>>>> service indicators, etc.
>>>>
>>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it
>>>> on my schedule, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>>> settings you can change on each car?
>> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
>> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it. I
>> haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to get
>> the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an Audi
>> "computer".
>>
>> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
>> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
>> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
>> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>>
>> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>
>
> Hehehe... so where might one aquire this software? eBay or something?
>
>
No, the software's available as 'shareware' (or maybe even freeware - I
didn't notice anything about sending in payment if you like it).
Essentially you're getting an older version of the Ross-tech software
for 'free', but you'd pay for the more recent version. Certainly if
you're running a mechanic's shop you'd want the pay version, but I can
barely change my oil so I don't need much! :D

I got the CABLE off eBay for cheap, and some of them have links to where
you can download the software.

Good luck!

Bart

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Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

Marcus Redd wrote:
> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
> news:461fad9b$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Marcus Redd wrote:
>>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25
>>>> shipped...now I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a
>>>> laptop and am looking forward to playing around with some of the
>>>> settings on my '98 A6 Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the
>>>> country code to display kilometers instead of miles, resetting the
>>>> service indicators, etc.
>>>>
>>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it
>>>> on my schedule, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>>> settings you can change on each car?
>> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
>> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it. I
>> haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to get
>> the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an Audi
>> "computer".
>>
>> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
>> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
>> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
>> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>>
>> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>
>
> Hehehe... so where might one aquire this software? eBay or something?
>
>
No, the software's available as 'shareware' (or maybe even freeware - I
didn't notice anything about sending in payment if you like it).
Essentially you're getting an older version of the Ross-tech software
for 'free', but you'd pay for the more recent version. Certainly if
you're running a mechanic's shop you'd want the pay version, but I can
barely change my oil so I don't need much! :D

I got the CABLE off eBay for cheap, and some of them have links to where
you can download the software.

Good luck!

Bart

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Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

Marcus Redd wrote:
> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
> news:461fad9b$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Marcus Redd wrote:
>>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25
>>>> shipped...now I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a
>>>> laptop and am looking forward to playing around with some of the
>>>> settings on my '98 A6 Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the
>>>> country code to display kilometers instead of miles, resetting the
>>>> service indicators, etc.
>>>>
>>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it
>>>> on my schedule, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>>> settings you can change on each car?
>> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
>> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it. I
>> haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to get
>> the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an Audi
>> "computer".
>>
>> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
>> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
>> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
>> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>>
>> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>
>
> Hehehe... so where might one aquire this software? eBay or something?
>
>
No, the software's available as 'shareware' (or maybe even freeware - I
didn't notice anything about sending in payment if you like it).
Essentially you're getting an older version of the Ross-tech software
for 'free', but you'd pay for the more recent version. Certainly if
you're running a mechanic's shop you'd want the pay version, but I can
barely change my oil so I don't need much! :D

I got the CABLE off eBay for cheap, and some of them have links to where
you can download the software.

Good luck!

Bart

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Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

Marcus Redd wrote:
> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
> news:461fad9b$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Marcus Redd wrote:
>>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25
>>>> shipped...now I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a
>>>> laptop and am looking forward to playing around with some of the
>>>> settings on my '98 A6 Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the
>>>> country code to display kilometers instead of miles, resetting the
>>>> service indicators, etc.
>>>>
>>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it
>>>> on my schedule, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>>> settings you can change on each car?
>> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
>> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it. I
>> haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to get
>> the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an Audi
>> "computer".
>>
>> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
>> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
>> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
>> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>>
>> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>
>
> Hehehe... so where might one aquire this software? eBay or something?
>
>
No, the software's available as 'shareware' (or maybe even freeware - I
didn't notice anything about sending in payment if you like it).
Essentially you're getting an older version of the Ross-tech software
for 'free', but you'd pay for the more recent version. Certainly if
you're running a mechanic's shop you'd want the pay version, but I can
barely change my oil so I don't need much! :D

I got the CABLE off eBay for cheap, and some of them have links to where
you can download the software.

Good luck!

Bart

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Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

daytripper wrote:
> On Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:12:39 -0600, Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
>
>> Marcus Redd wrote:
>>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25 shipped...now
>>>> I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a laptop and am
>>>> looking forward to playing around with some of the settings on my '98 A6
>>>> Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the country code to display
>>>> kilometers instead of miles, resetting the service indicators, etc.
>>>>
>>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it on
>>>> my schedule, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>>> settings you can change on each car?
>>>
>> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
>> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it.
>> I haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to
>> get the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an
>> Audi "computer".
>>
>> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
>> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
>> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
>> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>>
>> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>
>>
>> Bart
>
> The Audi repair CDs from Bentley have sections on coding with tables that show
> which bits or combination of bits control which feature(s) to be enabled. Also
> provides DTC codes for all functional units, plus diagnostic routines for
> same.
>
> The combination of the Bentley CD and VAG-COM is very effective in de-liaring
> dealer techs ;-)
>
True enough! But then you're talking "real" money for the Bentley
stuff, no?

Without Bentley, you're looking at $25-ish (if you have a laptop
already, or can plug in a desktop computer & monitor near your car!), so
that's pretty minimal for guys like me who would barely know where to
start with Bentley... :D

Bart

> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd

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Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

daytripper wrote:
> On Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:12:39 -0600, Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
>
>> Marcus Redd wrote:
>>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25 shipped...now
>>>> I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a laptop and am
>>>> looking forward to playing around with some of the settings on my '98 A6
>>>> Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the country code to display
>>>> kilometers instead of miles, resetting the service indicators, etc.
>>>>
>>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it on
>>>> my schedule, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>>> settings you can change on each car?
>>>
>> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
>> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it.
>> I haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to
>> get the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an
>> Audi "computer".
>>
>> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
>> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
>> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
>> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>>
>> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>
>>
>> Bart
>
> The Audi repair CDs from Bentley have sections on coding with tables that show
> which bits or combination of bits control which feature(s) to be enabled. Also
> provides DTC codes for all functional units, plus diagnostic routines for
> same.
>
> The combination of the Bentley CD and VAG-COM is very effective in de-liaring
> dealer techs ;-)
>
True enough! But then you're talking "real" money for the Bentley
stuff, no?

Without Bentley, you're looking at $25-ish (if you have a laptop
already, or can plug in a desktop computer & monitor near your car!), so
that's pretty minimal for guys like me who would barely know where to
start with Bentley... :D

Bart

> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd

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Re: Enable day time running lights DRL's
 

daytripper wrote:
> On Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:12:39 -0600, Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
>
>> Marcus Redd wrote:
>>> "Bart Oleksy" <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote in message
>>> news:461fa560$0$16328$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> I just bought a "clone" VAG-COM cable from eBay for $20-$25 shipped...now
>>>> I've downloaded the shareware Ross-tech software onto a laptop and am
>>>> looking forward to playing around with some of the settings on my '98 A6
>>>> Avant Quattro and '97 A4 2.8Q, like changing the country code to display
>>>> kilometers instead of miles, resetting the service indicators, etc.
>>>>
>>>> A local fellow was going to offer his VAG-COM stuff for me to use (in
>>>> exchange for some beer! lol) but since I already had the laptop and just
>>>> needed the cable, I think this will be far more convenient...can do it on
>>>> my schedule, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Might be worth the $20-$25 to get a cable for your TT!
>>> Sounds rather interesting - is there a page anywhere that shows just what
>>> settings you can change on each car?
>>>
>> Sort of... you have to dig around for a while, but there are a few sites
>> that have some good detailed info on what you can do and how to do it.
>> I haven't done much yet - I was having some laptop issues but managed to
>> get the software on the laptop to recognize that it's connected to an
>> Audi "computer".
>>
>> If you get one of these 'clone' USB cables, you might be distressed that
>> the software won't find the car computer... turns out that the clone USB
>> cables actually emulate a serial cable, so try one of the COM1/2/3 ports
>> instead of the USB port when connecting.
>>
>> That took me a while to figure out... <sigh>
>>
>> Bart
>
> The Audi repair CDs from Bentley have sections on coding with tables that show
> which bits or combination of bits control which feature(s) to be enabled. Also
> provides DTC codes for all functional units, plus diagnostic routines for
> same.
>
> The combination of the Bentley CD and VAG-COM is very effective in de-liaring
> dealer techs ;-)
>
True enough! But then you're talking "real" money for the Bentley
stuff, no?

Without Bentley, you're looking at $25-ish (if you have a laptop
already, or can plug in a desktop computer & monitor near your car!), so
that's pretty minimal for guys like me who would barely know where to
start with Bentley... :D

Bart

> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd

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