VAG-COM
Issues & Revision History
Possible Issues, all versions:
- SP1 for Windows 2000 adversely affects VAG-COM's ability to do real-time and makes communications with some controllers unreliable. The fix: install IE 5.5 (Version 5.50.4522.1800 or higher!) over top of SP1.
- VAG-COM does not currently support controllers using the new KWP2000 protocol. A few 2001 models may have Teves-60 ABS controllers that require these protocols. I already have all the tools in place to analyze and emulate this protocol and expect to add support for it as soon as I identify and can get my hands on a control module that requires it.
- VAG-COM does not properly support WorkShopCodes higher than 65535. This will be fixed in a future release.
Car-Model Specific Issues:
- 2000-2001 Golf/GTI/Jetta/Beetle Airbags (important!)
- 1997 Passat B5 Central Convenience System
- 1990-1992 2.0 16V Engines
- If when you try to connect to a control module, you get the error message "Can't Synch Baud Rate", go to the Options Screen and try setting the Start Baud to 9600. If 9600 doesn't work, also try 4800 and 1200. Turn the car's ignition OFF and back ON after each failed attempt to connect!
Revision History, Public Releases:
Beta 0.78 Posted 08 July 2001
- Adds Data Logging
- Adds Print Codes from the Fault Code Screen
- Fixes a rarely occurring bug causing some fault codes not to be shown (only when there are a large number of them)
- Lots of new Label Files, a few new Codes.
Beta 0.75 Posted 18 Mar 2001
- Huge CODES file update. Over 3400 codes!
- Adds the ability to view 3 Measuring Block Groups simultaneously.
- Adds support for user-supplied Measuring Block Labels
- Adds complete support for "hybrid" measuring block data-type common in Digfant-3 ECUs and AG4 Transmissions.
- May work with some USB<->RS232 adapters, but this is not officially supported. If it works for you, fine. If it's "flaky", try a PC with a "real" port!
Beta 0.71 Posted 06 Feb 2001
- Adds OBD-II Compatibility Test
- Adds support for Magnetti-Marelli ECUs common on South American VWs.
Beta 0.70b Posted 10 Jan 2001
- Adds Output Test, Single Reading, and View Readiness.
- Low-Level protocol drivers rewritten to include error detection and correction.
- Better support for non-optically isolated interface adapters
- Adds checksums to Serial Numbers and Activation Codes so typographical errors will be rejected.
- Various small bug fixes
Beta 0.65 Posted 30 Oct 2000
- Adds Measuring Blocks, Basic Settings, and Adaptation Functions.
- Improved Controller Initialization and Protocol Options.
- Runs as "Shareware" without Activation. Requires Activation Code for full functionality.
- Version 0.65 is not longer supported, users should update to version 0.75.
Beta 0.50 / 0.50a Posted May 2000
Initial public "release". No longer supported, except on 2.0L 16V cars. Users should update to current version.