Hi all,

apologies if this is a dumb question - anyone know if this lead: http://www.ecutool.com/516880106CAN.htm will work for on an 06 octy II VRS?? I know it suggests it will but rather than go head and waste $100 and find it doesn't I though I'd check here first!

I'm after fiddling with some settings for daylight running lights and alarm settings etc and rather than visit the dealer just yet, I'd like to have a play myself!

Thanks in advance

R

Yes it will but you should be aware that it is an unauthorised copy of a RossTech cable so you will not receive any support.

Yes it will...

Incorrect, in the matter described by the seller it won't support all of the Octavia II functions and by that it's not worth the money you pay for it. Also it is an unauthorized copy of an obsolete version of VAG-COM and it does not work properly with some of the 2006 models including the Octavia. Besides that as said no support, aditionally you are stuck with an obsolete version of the software and the hardware usually does NOT "live" very long. We've seen several cases in German forums, where poeple bought exactly this crap and it broke (e.g. issues with inernal electronics in the interface hardware) withing the first couple of month - they finally ended with simple going to their dealers or buying the real thing. Buy cheap, buy twice.

Incorrect, in the matter described by the seller it won't support all of the Octavia II functions and by that it's not worth the money you pay for it. Also it is an unauthorized copy of an obsolete version of VAG-COM and it does not work properly with some of the 2006 models including the Octavia.

There, youv'e been told Stu'ey stop misleading people

There, youv'e been told Stu'ey stop misleading people

You're welcome to try, try selective output tests, slave coding and the long coding assistant/helper. It does not contain info (specs etc.) on the 2.0T used in the O

I believe these cables work just fine when fitting and programming Octavia 2 vRS cruise control which involves long coding of the steering column control unit/engine control unit.

Sebastian.

It would appear that our paths cross again.

I and, I am sure others do, value your input however there is no need to be so negative nor forceful in your replies. I also understand your allegiance to UWE and his company and I think it's safe to say many of us rely heavily on the efforts of all concerned.

If, as the advert states that is a CANBUS cable then it will work with the Octavia II regardless of whether it is supplied with the latest version of VAG-COM software or not.

I did take the time to point out that it was an unauthorised cable and would not be supported by Ross-Tech and I agree that as it is effectively a pirate copy and that it may not have all of the functions of the later versions of VAG-COM software.

I do not condone the use of illegal or counterfeit goods and thought I had made that reasonably clear in my reply. I think you well know that I have spoken to UWE already about these cables.

Chill out mate

Crikey guys!

Looks like the Ross-tech equivelent is $349 - a bit outa my price bracket. Didn't realise this was conterfeit - I thought it was a cosha piece of kit with an older version of the software. Looks like they ship from China - so that might explain a few things!!!

Think I'll visit the dealer afterall!

R

The Chinese sell "Rolex" watches at big discounts too. Amazing how cheap they can sell something when they make a "copy" with no regard to quality -- or when it comes to high-tech goods, with essentially no development costs.

So will a Chinese "Rolex" keep time? Probably, for a while anyway. But if you go swimming with it, it's likely to leak and rust...

-Uwe-