VAG COM on Windows Vista

[Marc111111]

Hi all
Just registered with this site, its great.

Does anyone have any drivers for a USB to OBD 2 lead for Windows Vista?

I bought a cheap lead from ebay ELM 323 with SO9141 and KWP2000 protocol to use with VAGCOM 3.11

Cars a 04 plate Sharan tdi

Cheers for any help received
Marc

[onzarob]

If its a non standard cable the drivers are usb to serial converter (built into lead) I used the same one I used on xp. I use Vista and have registered version of Vag-com. You want to use version 409 with Vista and that lead.

[sooty]

If its a non standard cable the drivers are usb to serial converter (built into lead) I used the same one I used on xp. I use Vista and have registered version of Vag-com. You want to use version 409 with Vista and that lead.

Hi

I have the same lead with Vista however VAG-COM version 409.1 keeps crashing and not responding. Ross-Tech will only officialy say that the version 7 will work FULLY with Vista. Any idea how I can get version 409.1 setup on Vista?

[onzarob]

You need to right click on the VAG-COM icon and click properties, then the shortcut tab. On that window there is a 'advanced button' click and select 'Run as administrator'

Basically Vista Runs all programs with lower privileges, but VAG-COM need to create file within it own program directory. So by setting the program to run at the highest level all works well.

I have this setup with no issues

[sooty]

You need to right click on the VAG-COM icon and click properties, then the shortcut tab. On that window there is a 'advanced button' click and select 'Run as administrator'

Basically Vista Runs all programs with lower privileges, but VAG-COM need to create file within it own program directory. So by setting the program to run at the highest level all works well.

I have this setup with no issues

Thanks mate I'll give it a try over the weekend!

[sooty]

You need to right click on the VAG-COM icon and click properties, then the shortcut tab. On that window there is a 'advanced button' click and select 'Run as administrator'

Basically Vista Runs all programs with lower privileges, but VAG-COM need to create file within it own program directory. So by setting the program to run at the highest level all works well.

I have this setup with no issues

Spot on mate it worked fine now!
I am ashamed to admit I work in IT!

Realised that I cant do much with a OBD 2 cable so I am going to have to get one of the proper bad boys!

[onzarob]

Spot on mate it worked fine now!
I am ashamed to admit I work in IT!

So do i

Realised that I cant do much with a OBD 2 cable so I am going to have to get one of the proper bad boys!

When you say you can't do alot, what exactly, if it not registered then you can't use the basic setting etc. I registered mine for $99(£50) and i can do alot of stuff

[sooty]

So do i




When you say you can't do alot, what exactly, if it not registered then you can't use the basic setting etc. I registered mine for $99(£50) and i can do alot of stuff

I want to be able to program it so I can set the door to lock automaticly, alarm to cherp ETC

I understand that this cant be done with the cable I have?

[onzarob]

I have a cable from ebay and with the registered version 409.1 I can set the doors to locks, match in keys and any other basic settings

[sooty]

I have a cable from ebay and with the registered version 409.1 I can set the doors to locks, match in keys and any other basic settings

Is it a OBD 2 cable? I got mine off eBay too