No response from controller !!

[daviesbike]

ok ether im thick as two by four or its the cable

i have vag com 409.1 and also vcds lite

i go to options and test com 4 and it connected and port status is ok

then any controller i try to get into just takes ages and then comes up saying
NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLLER !

whats that all about ?

if any one can help me that would be great as its a long drive for me to get to the nearest member just to do a fault check (Godders)

it will also not let me do a full scan, it goes through the procedure of trying but after about 10 mins it just comes up that it could not access controllers



ps i have used this in the past on an 2.5 a6 with no problem ? so why not my D3 W12

[limoncello]

i dont know much about the lite and 409 cable

is the ignition on

[daviesbike]

yea i had the engine running, but its only a cheap cable,

[mannyo]

IF your W12 is like most modern VAG cars then the 409 cable and VCDS lite will not be compatible with your car. All modern VAG cars require a full CAN connection to get to the controllers, neither the 409 cable or VCDS lite support this. You need at least version 10.6.4 and a full CAN capable lead.

[daviesbike]

Thank you, you have put my mind at ease, that would explain why it worked fine on the 2002 A6 2.5tdi but not my D3, so Rosstech it is then

[PsYcHe]

Should do generic OBD codes, but any VAG stuff will need a CAN cable and modern VCDS.

[daviesbike]

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

Should do generic OBD codes, but any VAG stuff will need a CAN cable and modern VCDS.

Can now on order cheers lads