Ok, so I got a orange spring light on the dash and limp mode a month ago. Pulled over and when I restarted, all was fine and has been since.

I got a diagnostic reader off of eBay, but it would not read the car, so I got a vag com cable. I have done an autoscan and most is okay.

The log is as follows (apologies for the odd formatting on pasting with a tablet device, I have tried to show the faults)

00-Steering Angle Sensor -- Status: OK 0000

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000

03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK

0000

08-Auto HVAC -- Status: Malfunction

0010

09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000

15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000

16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000

17-Instruments -- Status: OK

0000

19-CAN Gateway -- Status: Malfunction

0010

25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000

42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000

44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK

0000

46-Central Conv. -- Status: Malfunction

0010

52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000

56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000

62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000

72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 01: Engine Labels: Redir Fail!

Part No SW: 03G 906 018 EL HW: 03G 906 018 EL

Component: R4 2.0l PPD1.2 9802

Revision: --H22--- Serial number: SKZ7Z0F3775762

Coding: 0000072

Shop #: WSC 23042 576 94337

No fault code found.

Readiness: N/A

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1K0-907-379-MK60-F.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 907 379 AC HW: 1K0 907 379 AC

Component: ESP FRONT MK60 0101

Revision: 00H11001

Coding: 0006786

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 1K0-907-044.lbl

Part No: 1Z0 907 044 H

Component: ClimatronicPQ35 084 0305

Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000

1 Fault Found:

00229 - Refrigerant Pressure

002 - Lower Limit Exceeded

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Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels: 3C0-937-049-23-H.lbl

Part No SW: 3C0 937 049 E HW: 3C0 937 049 E

Component: Bordnetz-SG H37 1002

Revision: 00H37000 Serial number: 00000004366309

Coding: 01880F030004140000110D000000000000087F075C

Shop #: WSC 24064 210 13409

Part No: 1Z2 955 119 A

Component: Wischer SK351 012 0401

Coding: 00063477

Shop #: WSC 24064

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags Labels: 1K0-909-605.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 909 605 T HW: 1K0 909 605 T

Component: Q4 AIRBAG VW8 020 2300

Revision: 05020000 Serial number: 0038PD0NT71N

Coding: 0020788

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 16: Steering wheel Labels: 1K0-953-549-MY8.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 953 549 BC HW: 1K0 953 549 BC

Component: Lenks?ulenmodul 035 0070

Coding: 0000012

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 17: Instruments Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-17.lbl

Part No SW: 1Z0 920 942 E HW: 1Z0 920 942 E

Component: KOMBIINSTRUMENT VD1 1612

Revision: V1612036 Serial number: SKZ7Z0F3775762

Coding: 0003401

Shop #: WSC 25061 210 91849

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 19: CAN Gateway Labels: 1K0-907-530.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 H HW: 1K0 907 951

Component: J533__Gateway H12 0150

Revision: H12 Serial number: 31001068080088

Coding: 3D3F034007001303

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

1 Fault Found:

00469 - Infotainment Databus in Single Wire Operation

012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 01101100

Fault Priority: 3

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 99

Mileage: 142088 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 16:11:31

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-25.lbl

Part No SW: 1Z0 920 942 E HW: 1Z0 920 942 E

Component: IMMO VD1 1612

Revision: V1612036 Serial number: SKZ7Z0F3775762

Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 42: Door Elect, Driver Labels: 1K0-959-701-MIN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1T0 959 701 D HW: 1T0 959 701 D

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0954

Coding: 0000756

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 44: Steering Assist Labels: 1Kx-909-14x.lbl

Part No: 1K2 909 144 L

Component: EPS_ZFLS Kl.074 H07 1806

Shop #: WSC 02069 000 90108

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 46: Central Conv. Labels: 1K0-959-433-MAX.clb

Part No SW: 1K0 959 433 BT HW: 1K0 959 433 BT

Component: KSG PQ35 G2 020 0202

Revision: 00020000 Serial number: 00000000000000

Coding: 01801A085283007F3F04050FC0085F96907C00

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

Part No: 1Z0 951 171

Component: Innenraumueberw.008 4801

Coding: 00000000

Shop #: WSC 73430

Part No: 1K0 951 605 C

Component: LIN BACKUP HORN H03 1301

Component: NGS n.mounted

2 Faults Found:

01135 - Interior Monitoring Sensors

004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 00100100

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 193

Time Indication: 0

01134 - Alarm Horn (H12)

004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 00100100

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 193

Mileage: 184799 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 15:10:33

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. Labels: 1K0-959-702-MIN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1T0 959 702 D HW: 1T0 959 702 D

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0944

Coding: 0000756

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 56: Radio Labels: 1K0-035-1xx-56.lbl

Part No SW: 1Z0 035 161 C HW: 1Z0 035 161 C

Component: Radio FO3 019 0034

Revision: 00019000 Serial number: SKZ7Z3F0048320

Coding: 0000402

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 62: Door, Rear Left Labels: 1K0-959-703-GEN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 959 703 J HW: 1K0 959 703 J

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0907

Coding: 0000144

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 1012544

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 72: Door, Rear Right Labels: 1K0-959-704-GEN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 959 704 J HW: 1K0 959 704 J

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0907

Coding: 0000144

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 1012544

No fault code found.

End ---------------------------------------------------------------------

I am not a mechanic, but air con, stereo and alarm horn (all of which seem to work ok) wouldn't cause limp mode would it?

Have I not done the scan right, or have I missed something?

I am v new to this Vagcom. I am not planning any major works etc, but would like to know what is up when the lights go on the dash. How can I see the error that caused limp mode and the dashlight a month ago? I want to check it is all okay and happy.

Jamie

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Every time you cycle the ignition the ECU goes through a self check,and then starts monitoring the various systems on your car. If a fault is deemed to be a "glitch" and does not reoccur over a set time then it can,not always depending on the severity and type of fault detected be dropped from the memory. Most things that effect emissions are stored and most things that will drop the car into limp home mode and put the fault light on are stored but its not a perfect rule.

Also what software version are you running i am guessing an older hooky version if purchased from Ebay???

Ok, so I got a orange spring light on the dash and limp mode a month ago. Pulled over and when I restarted, all was fine and has been since.

I got a diagnostic reader off of eBay, but it would not read the car, so I got a vag com cable. I have done an autoscan and most is okay.

The log is as follows (apologies for the odd formatting on pasting with a tablet device, I have tried to show the faults)

00-Steering Angle Sensor -- Status: OK 0000

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000

03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK

0000

08-Auto HVAC -- Status: Malfunction

0010

09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000

15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000

16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000

17-Instruments -- Status: OK

0000

19-CAN Gateway -- Status: Malfunction

0010

25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000

42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000

44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK

0000

46-Central Conv. -- Status: Malfunction

0010

52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000

56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000

62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000

72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 01: Engine Labels: Redir Fail!

Part No SW: 03G 906 018 EL HW: 03G 906 018 EL

Component: R4 2.0l PPD1.2 9802

Revision: --H22--- Serial number: SKZ7Z0F3775762

Coding: 0000072

Shop #: WSC 23042 576 94337

No fault code found.

Readiness: N/A

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1K0-907-379-MK60-F.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 907 379 AC HW: 1K0 907 379 AC

Component: ESP FRONT MK60 0101

Revision: 00H11001

Coding: 0006786

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 1K0-907-044.lbl

Part No: 1Z0 907 044 H

Component: ClimatronicPQ35 084 0305

Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000

1 Fault Found:

00229 - Refrigerant Pressure

002 - Lower Limit Exceeded

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels: 3C0-937-049-23-H.lbl

Part No SW: 3C0 937 049 E HW: 3C0 937 049 E

Component: Bordnetz-SG H37 1002

Revision: 00H37000 Serial number: 00000004366309

Coding: 01880F030004140000110D000000000000087F075C

Shop #: WSC 24064 210 13409

Part No: 1Z2 955 119 A

Component: Wischer SK351 012 0401

Coding: 00063477

Shop #: WSC 24064

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 15: Airbags Labels: 1K0-909-605.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 909 605 T HW: 1K0 909 605 T

Component: Q4 AIRBAG VW8 020 2300

Revision: 05020000 Serial number: 0038PD0NT71N

Coding: 0020788

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 16: Steering wheel Labels: 1K0-953-549-MY8.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 953 549 BC HW: 1K0 953 549 BC

Component: Lenks?ulenmodul 035 0070

Coding: 0000012

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 17: Instruments Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-17.lbl

Part No SW: 1Z0 920 942 E HW: 1Z0 920 942 E

Component: KOMBIINSTRUMENT VD1 1612

Revision: V1612036 Serial number: SKZ7Z0F3775762

Coding: 0003401

Shop #: WSC 25061 210 91849

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 19: CAN Gateway Labels: 1K0-907-530.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 H HW: 1K0 907 951

Component: J533__Gateway H12 0150

Revision: H12 Serial number: 31001068080088

Coding: 3D3F034007001303

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

1 Fault Found:

00469 - Infotainment Databus in Single Wire Operation

012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 01101100

Fault Priority: 3

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 99

Mileage: 142088 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 16:11:31

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-25.lbl

Part No SW: 1Z0 920 942 E HW: 1Z0 920 942 E

Component: IMMO VD1 1612

Revision: V1612036 Serial number: SKZ7Z0F3775762

Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 42: Door Elect, Driver Labels: 1K0-959-701-MIN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1T0 959 701 D HW: 1T0 959 701 D

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0954

Coding: 0000756

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 44: Steering Assist Labels: 1Kx-909-14x.lbl

Part No: 1K2 909 144 L

Component: EPS_ZFLS Kl.074 H07 1806

Shop #: WSC 02069 000 90108

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 46: Central Conv. Labels: 1K0-959-433-MAX.clb

Part No SW: 1K0 959 433 BT HW: 1K0 959 433 BT

Component: KSG PQ35 G2 020 0202

Revision: 00020000 Serial number: 00000000000000

Coding: 01801A085283007F3F04050FC0085F96907C00

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

Part No: 1Z0 951 171

Component: Innenraumueberw.008 4801

Coding: 00000000

Shop #: WSC 73430

Part No: 1K0 951 605 C

Component: LIN BACKUP HORN H03 1301

Component: NGS n.mounted

2 Faults Found:

01135 - Interior Monitoring Sensors

004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 00100100

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 193

Time Indication: 0

01134 - Alarm Horn (H12)

004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 00100100

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 193

Mileage: 184799 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 15:10:33

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. Labels: 1K0-959-702-MIN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1T0 959 702 D HW: 1T0 959 702 D

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0944

Coding: 0000756

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 56: Radio Labels: 1K0-035-1xx-56.lbl

Part No SW: 1Z0 035 161 C HW: 1Z0 035 161 C

Component: Radio FO3 019 0034

Revision: 00019000 Serial number: SKZ7Z3F0048320

Coding: 0000402

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 62: Door, Rear Left Labels: 1K0-959-703-GEN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 959 703 J HW: 1K0 959 703 J

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0907

Coding: 0000144

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 1012544

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 72: Door, Rear Right Labels: 1K0-959-704-GEN3.lbl

Part No SW: 1K0 959 704 J HW: 1K0 959 704 J

Component: Tuer-SG 005 0907

Coding: 0000144

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 1012544

No fault code found.

End ---------------------------------------------------------------------

I am not a mechanic, but air con, stereo and alarm horn (all of which seem to work ok) wouldn't cause limp mode would it?

Have I not done the scan right, or have I missed something?

I am v new to this Vagcom. I am not planning any major works etc, but would like to know what is up when the lights go on the dash. How can I see the error that caused limp mode and the dashlight a month ago? I want to check it is all okay and happy.

Jamie

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Just curious to what eBay Vagcom lead did you buy link would be appreciated

how do I tell if its dodgy? the diag was ebay, the cable was amazon...

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Also what software version are you running i am guessing an older hooky version if purchased from Ebay???

the disc came with several different ones. I tried one that would not talk to my canbus. in the end I am using release 908.0

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That's a knock-off cable - surprised to see Amazon supporting its sale. I bet it came with warnings about not connecting to the internet to update it as it would lock out. Sign that the software has been hacked.

Sign its dodgy? Not paying the full £250 VCDS price is a pretty good clue first.

Just reported that Amazon page to Rosstech shocking that its actually being shipped by amazon themselves.

That's a knock-off cable - surprised to see Amazon supporting its sale. I bet it came with warnings about not connecting to the internet to update it as it would lock out. Sign that the software has been hacked.

Sign its dodgy? Not paying the full £250 VCDS price is a pretty good clue first.

no, no warnings etc at all. the seller was called ‘xxxxxxxxxx', who I thought was the supplier. £250! I thought I had bought a top end one, as it was more expensive than the ebay ones....

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Edited 27 February, 201313 yr by Gizmo68
Sellers name removed

The only genuine suppliers are listed here: http://www.ross-tech.com/distributors.html

If it didn't cost near £250, its a fake. I wouldn't personally let a hacked version of the software write to my car, that could cost far more than a real cable.

Still saving up for mine, though.

Just read all the reviews and they seem good for what I need it for its a bargain at that price ordered ......

Just read all the reviews and they seem good for what I need it for its a bargain at that price ordered ......

Which one ?? The Amazon link ?

The only genuine suppliers are listed here: http://www.ross-tech...stributors.html

If it didn't cost near £250, its a fake. I wouldn't personally let a hacked version of the software write to my car, that could cost far more than a real cable.

Still saving up for mine, though.

Cheapest option is around £210 for the CAN version

Just read all the reviews and they seem good for what I need it for its a bargain at that price ordered ......

So you've potentially saved yourself a couple hundred quid (for now) and you're happy to plug a cable with software thats been messed about with , from an unscrupulous source into your pride and joy ?

You must be brave

So you've potentially saved yourself a couple hundred quid (for now) and you're happy to plug a cable with software thats been messed about with , from an unscrupulous source into your pride and joy ?

You must be brave

One has to wonder what "support" will be given if it screws the car up.

Or what will be said if it's found that there is an issue and and update is needed.

Such bravery could well be rewarded with a bricked car.

At the price a genuine fully up to date with back up cable costs its a no brainer. We tried to code in a towbar module on a spanking new Jetta a while back sent a log file off and within 3 hours BOSH new update allowed us to do it now thats service.

It makes me wonder how this can be done all with no subs and the threat of cloned cables pinching food from their table.

so please even if it takes a little more time buy genuine and have confidence that it will do the job safely and properly.

Gentlemen, thank you for the support comments. We do appreciate your support for our genuine products.

As to Amazon, believe it or not, they are more difficult to deal with in getting the clones off their sales than eBay is.... Huh? Yeah, go figure. Seems all they care about is the almighty buck and they also figure they are big enough that our threats to sue are idle threats.... they'll find out eventually.

And then they will plead, "we didn't know..." the Nuremburg defense.

Ah the joys of having a good product!

Bruce,that is probably THE understatement of the year. The VCDS package is awesome,i have Dec,Bosch KTS,Launch amongst others and VCDS not only out performs them in many many ways it also has no yearly update costs!!!!!!!!!!!

Not wishing to cause any issues here but all the people who i have talked too and about VCDS in my area would gladly pay for updates as the tool is simply the best goodness knows what it's potential could be with more investment?

So from my point of view i will gladly shout from the rooftops about your product and at the same time condemn anyone who buys a cheap cloned copy. Keep up the good work.

laldog, we certainly appreciate your understanding but many still feel what we do is "too expensive". We preach value... but value is relative to each person who considers the buying equation. Sadly many do not see the value you see because they do not have the other tools and they want something for nothing. "After all, all I want to do is read codes. Why can't you make a lower cost unit just to read codes." and on and on.... Our goal is to remain the best bang for a quid one can get.. was that Brit e'nuff mate? hehe

Edited 6 March, 201313 yr by bearthebruce

Ha ha yeah nice touch! I understand what you are saying and you are always going to get the i can get it cheaper at all costs types.

Just one thing though,make a bluetooth version and i will have your babies!!!!! Ha ha.

Just one thing though,make a bluetooth version and i will have your babies!!!!! Ha ha.

Just make sure you are prepared for that!!

HEX-NET

Thanks for posting that Gizmo... and laldog, I don't think you want my babies... little bears running around? really?

It's good to share some laughs once in a while... rather than tears... thanks for making my day guys!