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VCDS Ross-Tech with KEY-USB cable
Hi Everyone
I have a laptop uploaded with the latest VCDS version and I am using a KEY-USB cable. I can connect to the car and monitor basic engine functions but I can’t perform anything else. Specifically I would like to reset the Service Indicator and more importantly reset the memory codes to 0000 to be able to delete two previous user settings for the fingerprint control function. I am not sure if the cable doesn’t enable full functionality and I therefore need another cable or if there are gremlins in my car that are preventing VCDS working. Any suggestions would help. I cannot reset setting using the MMI as an error is signalled despite being able to have changed the code. It is little niggles that are spoiling a great car
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Audi A8 2005 D3 3.0 Tdi quattro in Aurora Blue with cream sports seats, DAB Bose sound, 19” five spoke alloys, fingerprint technology and SatNav, wooden sports wheel and gearchange knob |
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Unfortunately you need a later version of cable, that one doesn't support CANBUS which the D3 uses for most things.
Have a look on the RossTech web site to see if they have an offer on upgrading. There may be someone relatively near you with a suitable cable that can help in the short term. Edit: See https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/cat/IntUp I don't know if the UK distributors can do upgrades though.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! Last edited by HPsauce; 18th January 2020 at 04:52 PM. |
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I suspect your problem is that a D3 needs a canbus-capable interface, which a KEY-USB is not:
Your best bet is to sell that to someone with an earlier K-line model (it would probably work fine on a D2 or something of similar vintage) and then either look out for a used HEX-CAN, or buy a new HEX-V2. Edit - like this one for sale on the forum here: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=155022 Last edited by MikkiJayne; 18th January 2020 at 04:53 PM. |
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One has just appeared for sale here: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...022#post155022
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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We're both posting in parallel
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Hi
Thanks for the quick replies, from you both. Looks like I need a cable then!
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Audi A8 2005 D3 3.0 Tdi quattro in Aurora Blue with cream sports seats, DAB Bose sound, 19” five spoke alloys, fingerprint technology and SatNav, wooden sports wheel and gearchange knob |
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Hi again
Thank you for all of the advice. I have bought a new HEX-V2 3 user cable for £225.00 incl VAT and rapid delivery from here: https://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VCV23.html I actually ordered it on Sunday morning and it arrived with me at 11.30 am today (Tuesday). Excellent service and I am up and running. Just got to sort out the codes for Fingerprint id now! Thanks again!
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Audi A8 2005 D3 3.0 Tdi quattro in Aurora Blue with cream sports seats, DAB Bose sound, 19” five spoke alloys, fingerprint technology and SatNav, wooden sports wheel and gearchange knob |
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