VCDS Connection Octavia Mk2 VRs Petrol

[thomasj]

Hello All,

I have looked on Ebay at VCDS where they offer an interface cable and a CD which presumably would install the Interface for the cable and VCDS software. Which one do i need to select please for an Octavia Mk2 06 Petrol VRs? I am assuming that I would be able to see indications as to why my Engine electric fans don't seem to be working.

Thanks in anticipation of some help,

John

[SWBoy]

If it comes with a CD then check whether it is a genuine cable or a third-party rip-off clone - genuine cables don't need a CD as the software is free to download online including free updates as long as you own the cable.

Edited 8 November, 2017 by SWBoy

[thomasj]

Thanks, ok, so what you are saying is that the cable is the key really. I suspect that the cables will be clones.

[brad1.8T]

Cable with CD will probably work with older VW group product but not on a CANBUS Octavia.  Source - personal experience.

 

A few guys I know use an OBD11 (I think that's what it's called) half the price of VCDS and more functionality.