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VAG-COM
Diagnostic Software for VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda
User’s Manual
Version 409.0
See our Website for an Interactive Online version of this manual:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/tour/

Copyright (c) 2000-2004
by Ross-Tech, LLC.
920 South Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
www.Ross-Tech.com
Disclaimer:
All rights reserved, No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in aretrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
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only for use with VAG-COM. Ross-Tech, LLC. is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to this or other diagnostic equipment.
Neither Ross-Tech, LLC. nor itsaffiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred
by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this
product, or failure to comply with Ross-Tech, LLC’s written instructions.
By using VAG-COM, you acknowledge that thisProgram is provided "as is" and "with all faults, defects and errors" and that all use of the Program is at
your own full risk. It has been extensively tested, but we cannot guarantee it will work correctly with every system in every car. We will make our best
effort to fix any bugs and to enhance the program, but we specifically disclaim any liability for damage to your computer or your car, andwe do not
promise to have any particular enhancements available on any specific date.

Copyright © 2004 by Ross-Tech, LLC

VAG-COM
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Main Screen
Select Control Module
Open Controller Function Screen
Fault Codes
Measuring Blocks
Data Logging
Single Reading
Readiness
Advanced ID
Login
7-digit PIN/SKC Dialog
Basic Settings
Output Tests
RecodeAdaptation
Security Access
Auto-Scan
Control Module Finder
OBD-II
Applications
Options
About
Appendix A: Problems & Issues
Appendix B: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Appendix C: VAG-Scope
Appendix D: TDI Timing Checker
Appendix E: VAG Functions

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VAG-COM
Getting Started
VAG-COM allows you to turn a Windows-based PC into a sophisticated diagnostic tool for
VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda models from 1990-2005.
(Go to our website www.ross-tech.com to download the latest version of VAG-COM. Click on:
“Download VAG-COM Software”.)

Connect the Serial or USB end of Interface to
the Serial or USB port on your PC. If your PC is
furtherfrom the vehicle than 6 feet, connect a
Serial Extension Cable between the PC and the
Interface (USB is not extendable). G

H If you are using a Serial Interface, you can skip to page 4 of this manual. If
you are a USB Interface, this message should pop up.

Click on the Found New Hardware message and the Found
New Hardware Wizard should start up. Select "Install from
a list or specificlocation (Advanced)" then click [Next >] G

H This dialog should appear. Select "Search for the best driver
in these locations" Check "Include this location in the search:"

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Getting Started cont.
Use the [Browse] button to find the VAG-COM
folder (Usually C:\Program Files\VAG-COM\,
unless you chose a different folder when you
installed the software) Click [OK] G

H Click [Next >] andthis dialog should appear,
warning you that we haven't paid Microsoft a pound of
flesh to certify the driver.
You're going to have to click the [Continue Anyway]
button..:-)

When the dialog to the right appears, Click [Finish] : G

Note: If, for some reason, you installed your USB Interface without following the above instructions,
and VAG-COM does not work correctly, go into your...