Other features of the VAG-COM tool

VAG-COM can also operate functions and items on the car using it’s output tests function. For example, the EGR valve can be opened, the fuel pump relay turned on, the windows can be opened or closed, you can operate the ABS pump. The list of items you can control is almost endless.

This feature makes finding a fault relay or solenoid easy. Just click the appropriate actuator and feel the relay, did it click? if no, check the supply and hit actuate again, is there power? if yes, the relay is faulty! Using your computer and VAG-COM to control parts of the car makes diagnosing a fault quick, and more importantly accurate and repeatable. Taking the guesswork out of diagnostics is the key to keeping your hair!

Run Autoscan and VAG-COM will automatically scan all available modules on the car and show you a report with any fault codes stored in each module. Modules with faults are highlighted in red.

Buying cars? run this before you value and save yourself any nasty surprises. Servicing a car?, run this before you start. You’ll have a good indication of the state of the car and some backup in case the owner finds a fault that didn’t show up before. Selling a car? Read and clear all the codes before it goes, so you’ll have peace of mind that there aren’t any developing problems that will bring the new owner back complaining.

Basic settings gives access to procedures such as throttle body adaptation. Whenever a throttle body is replaced or cleaned, or the car battery is drained or replaced, several items should be adapted to ensure they function correctly

Several models suffer from stalling at junctions and this problem can be quickly and reliably cured by cleaning the throttle plate, and running the simple adaptation procedure using VAG-COM

TDi timing is easy with VAG-COM

Choose the model type and run the engine. VAG-COM TDi timing checker displays a graph with the actual timing clearly displayed.

Some of the features in VAG-COM are:

• Keyfob programming
• ECU matching (immobiliser)
• Flight Recorder
• ECU coding
• Control unit coding
• Actuator output tests
• Service light reset
• Reads fault codes from all modules
• Fault codes cleared with one button press
• Live data display
• Output / actuator tests
• Over 7700 faults in the tool
• All fault codes shown with real text meanings
• Free Telephone, email, fax and forum technical support