A8 Parts Forum  

Go Back   A8 Parts Forum > General Motoring > VCDS (aka Vagcom)

VCDS (aka Vagcom) For all your electronic debug / diag advice queries and mods.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 2nd November 2017, 10:27 AM
Conquistador's Avatar
Conquistador Conquistador is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Essex
Posts: 1,415
Question Other Audi models - very quick VCDS question

So I have the cheap simple version of VCDS (12.12.3?) which stopped receiving updates a few years back. It's fine for my D3 but does anybody know if it will work on brand new Audis??

A cousin of mine has just picked up a beautiful new RS7 with Exclusive paint (which I can't wait to have a blast in) and wants to tweak it a little. Alarm chirp, close boot with key, heated steering wheel temperature et al.
__________________
Currently '8-less
Previously:
- Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests.
- Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara
- D3 A8 3.0 CVT
- D3 3.7 V8

Last edited by Conquistador; 2nd November 2017 at 04:05 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2nd November 2017, 11:08 AM
Architex_mA8tey's Avatar
Architex_mA8tey Architex_mA8tey is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London/Oxford/Swindon
Posts: 7,648
Default

The VCDS Interface has been superseded by the NEW Ross-Tech HEX-V2 and Ross-Tech HEX-NET interface range, and I think you need a cable with Hex capability on the newest Audis to scan OK so if you have the earlier HEX-USB+CAN combined cable with unlimited Vin Number usage like I do then it should be ok
__________________

Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . .
Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange
2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee
20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble
Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior
Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble
Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black
Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black
Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior
and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2nd November 2017, 02:43 PM
homer simpson's Avatar
homer simpson homer simpson is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,142
Default

Yes and no

From Ross Tech
Quote:
It does NOT currently support the following vehicles:
2016+ Audi Q7 (Rest-of-World) Chassis 4M (2017+ North American Region)
2016+ Audi A4 B9 (Rest-of-World) chassis 8W (2017+ North American Region)
As of April 15, 2016, we have learned that some 2016 and newer MQB based models may contain certain modules which are not accessible with the HEX-USB+CAN.
For 2016 and newer, our recommendation are the products found on our Enthusiast Systems page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volksw...p_MQB_platform
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 05:47 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.