Which VCDS product

[LMF]

Hi there

I am new to the VW, I have a Golf 7 and I would like to do some coding to my car, eg. retrofit footwell light and retrofit foglight. So should I get the VCDS license with Micro-CAN Interface (Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with Micro-CAN Unlimited VIN (most VW '05.5 to current)) or the VCDS Professional Kit (Ross-Tech Store: VCDS Professional Kit)?

Thanks

[nsavage]

Hi there

I am new to the VW, I have a Golf 7 and I would like to do some coding to my car, eg. retrofit footwell light and retrofit foglight. So should I get the VCDS license with Micro-CAN Interface (Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with Micro-CAN Unlimited VIN (most VW '05.5 to current)) or the VCDS Professional Kit (Ross-Tech Store: VCDS Professional Kit)?

Thanks

Micro-Can will do what you need I believe. I recently bought mine from a re seller in NSW who was very good to deal with. I'm not sure if I am allowed to name them but they are third on the list of Australian Distributors @ Ross-Tech: Distributor List

[arcadelt]

I'm not sure if I am allowed to name them

Why wouldn't you be allowed to name them: this is not the ABC? Seriously though, this is a forum for providing help and discussing ideas, so I would have thought mentioning products and suppliers by name would be welcome - after all, VCDS is a product.

[nsavage]

Why wouldn't you be allowed to name them: this is not the ABC? Seriously though, this is a forum for providing help and discussing ideas, so I would have thought mentioning products and suppliers by name would be welcome - after all, VCDS is a product.

To be honest I haven't read the forum rules so I wasn't sure. Some forums let you name any supplier some forums only let you name sponsors.

In any event it is is Mount Auto Equip Services. Mount Auto Equip Services Pty Ltd

[LMF]

Thanks for the replies people. I think the Micro-CAN is enough for me needs as I have watched on youtube that someone bought the Micro-CAN and able to change some coding that I am after. The reason that I am confuse was because I contacted one of the Australian Distributors and he said I need the pro. kit.

Can anyone with Micro-CAN or HEX-USB+CAN confirm that I can also use this to code any retrofit stuff?

Many thanks

[DV52]

Thanks for the replies people. I think the Micro-CAN is enough for me needs as I have watched on youtube that someone bought the Micro-CAN and able to change some coding that I am after. The reason that I am confuse was because I contacted one of the Australian Distributors and he said I need the pro. kit.

Can anyone with Micro-CAN or HEX-USB+CAN confirm that I can also use this to code any retrofit stuff?

Many thanks

LMF: Hello again -I'm certainly impressed at the consideration that you are giving to buying your new cable - it shows that you are prepared to examine a wide range of issues before making a decision (a good trait to have for someone who needs to be cautious when using a VCDS cable - IMO).

But enough of the hagiography- as to your question about compatibility of the Micro CAN to "code ANY (my emphasis) retro stuff", the answer is probably no. But then, the same answer likely applies to the HEX product as well. For example, if any of the retro-fit projects involve updating/tinkering with control module firmware (as distinct from changing adaptation channels and coding and reading measuring blocks), then neither version of RT cable will suit your needs. In this case, you are probably better-off considering one of the VAG CAN PRO products. What specific retro-fit projects were you thinking about?
Cheers
Don

PS:Ross Tech summarise the limitations of the Micro CAN cable (compared to the HEX unit) as follows:

Limitations: The Micro-CAN does not support Turbo Mode, the Clear All DTCs function or Activating/De-Activating Transport Mode. A HEX-USB+CAN is needed for those functions.

PPS: of course, the other limitation of the Micro CAN is that it won't be compatible with older cars that use k-lines for their diognostics protocol. But it's OK for CAN platform vehicles like the mk7