Vag-Com cable resource thread - Page 3

sti robot · 08-11-2010, 12:37 PM

Just bought an alpha-bid one and will try it (04 sti) soon.

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bign · 08-11-2010, 02:39 PM

Bought one for my 05 sti from alpha-bid and it works. Just had to find ecuflash 1.29a. Couldn't get it to work with 1.42

WRX_936 · 08-14-2010, 11:39 AM

Anyone had success with a vagcom being able to read/write to an 06 wrx ecu? If so, how? I can data log just fine with romraider, but when trying to read the ecu with 1.29a, i get a kernel blah blah error but not enough info to see what went wrong, 1.42 will not even remotely try to connect.

sti robot · 08-16-2010, 06:07 PM

Just got my alpha bid vag com. Interestingly enough my winxp netbook (dell mini 10v) recognized it an installed it with the ftdi drivers automatically. I'm thinking it's because I have already installed some FTDI usb/serial drivers for my arduino stuff.

I'll try and log after dinner and update this thread.

EDIT: I ended up updating the ftdi driver from 2.0 to the 2.8.x from the link on the OP.

sti robot · 08-16-2010, 09:59 PM

Works well for logging. I won't check ECU flash until I unmarry my accessport.

See here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2036991

wrx07ltd · 08-25-2010, 09:46 PM

Hi!

I have a WRX 2007 USDM and using the VAG-COM cable, i'm able to datalog with RomRaider....and Learning View is working well too...

But i'm unable to use EcuFlash..
I connect the 2 green connectors and when I try to read the Ecu, it writes this is the log window:

ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
ssm2_init
kernel get version
validating denso kernel ram area addr: FFFF0000 len: 0008

and then pop this error: An error occured. See the log for details.

In the .xml of my ecu in the rommetadata (A8DK100X.xml), the flash method is sti05.....so I choose 2005-2006 Subaru DBW models WRX/STI/FXT/LGT/Baja
Anyone know what i'm doing wrong??
btw I tried EcuFlash 1.29a and the latest version too...

thanks!!

scoobystas · 08-25-2010, 10:46 PM

i've been trying to flash my 03 jdm ecu with this cable. i downloaded ecuflash 1.29a and it what happens is that no matter how quickly i turn the key and click the "ok" button, the radiator fan cycles. i've tried this at least 300 times and can't do it fast enough. this is not an issue with the openport 2.0 though, so i'm not sure what else is going on.

wrx07ltd · 08-26-2010, 12:39 PM

nevermind

I installed ecuflash version 1.31 and now its working!!
thanks!!

scoobystas · 08-26-2010, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx07ltd

nevermind

I installed ecuflash version 1.31 and now its working!!
thanks!!

do you have a link to where you downloaded the software for 1.31?

wrx07ltd · 08-26-2010, 03:35 PM

http://www.mediafire.com/?onmrje22zei

here you are, ecuflash version 1.31

don't forget to get the newest ecu definitions for ecuflash:
http://www.romraider.com/forum/topic3808.html

scoobystas · 08-26-2010, 10:39 PM

^^^ downloaded....will trying flashing tomorrow.

4x4skuns · 08-28-2010, 09:29 AM

Will this cable work with an 04 FXT with ECU flash/romraider? I was about to buy a tactrix, but this is quite a bit cheaper.

scoobystas · 08-28-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobystas

^^^ downloaded....will trying flashing tomorrow.

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well i'm still not able to flash. i can log, i can open learning view. Can't flash. Notice it says test mode not detected...well that was because i clicked ok too fast. The next time i tried it said "ecu in test mode" but the fans still cycle, it doesn't let me compare the roms or flash.

wrx07ltd · 08-30-2010, 04:51 PM

Did you set the baud rate of the cable to 4800 in the device manager??

If it's for a WRX older than 06-07, you need the reflash connector from this page: http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?pag...hk=1&Itemid=53

scoobystas · 08-30-2010, 05:41 PM

yes i did set the baud rate to 4800. I used to have a tactrix openport 2.0 that tactrix is currently fixing for me, the mini usb design is weak and the soldering fails.

anyway, i only got this cable as a "quick fix" while i'm without my openport. Yes i have the reflash connector connected, i'm a seasoned flasher, lol, but i can't flash with this vag-com cable

Drunkinchef · 08-31-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobystas

yes i did set the baud rate to 4800. I used to have a tactrix openport 2.0 that tactrix is currently fixing for me, the mini usb design is weak and the soldering fails.

anyway, i only got this cable as a "quick fix" while i'm without my openport. Yes i have the reflash connector connected, i'm a seasoned flasher, lol, but i can't flash with this vag-com cable

I'm having the same issue that you are having. But with my02. Baud rate is correct, blue flash plug installed. As soon as I go to test write it will disconnect my obd2 and I have to restart the program to get it to start reading the ecu again. I get the same exact screen (kernal bla bla). Does anyone have a clue?

scoobystas · 08-31-2010, 05:41 PM

Your fans instantly cycle? What do you mean it disconnects your obd2? Does your message say "ecu in test mode"?

Drunkinchef · 08-31-2010, 07:53 PM

It will say "ecu in test mode" then "bootloader" a few times. But as soon as it starts running bootloader I noticed that it loses the ecu. Ive used ecuflash and ecuexplorer. I have the same error code. But with ecuexplorer you can actually see in the left box it will say ecu disconnected after it recognizes it in test mode.
I'm able to read realtime data from ecuflash and explorer. Also able to adjust idle speeds. God forbid I try to test write~! lol

Drunkinchef · 09-03-2010, 03:03 PM

Any updates?

Drunkinchef · 09-06-2010, 03:43 PM

Hey guys. I found this from rosstech. The original manufacturer of the cable.
Here is the install guide
http://www.ross-tech.net/VCDS/downlo...0-6-manual.pdf
and here is the new software
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.html

I'll give it a try later. But it's worth a try.

SoobZero · 09-06-2010, 03:46 PM

Just successfully flashed to a stock map using the VAG-COM on my 2004 STI. No problems whatsoever after I soldered a piggyback wire inside the vag-com unit for the needed voltage.

scoobystas · 09-06-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drunkinchef

Hey guys. I found this from rosstech. The original manufacturer of the cable.
Here is the install guide
http://www.ross-tech.net/VCDS/downlo...0-6-manual.pdf
and here is the new software
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.html

I'll give it a try later. But it's worth a try.

let us know. I just got my openport 2.0 back but will still love to know if its possible to flash the 03 ecu with the vag-com cable. I will probably do 100% of my logging with this vag-com cable as its much beefier and resembles the tactrix 1.3 cable which doesn't have the weak mini usb connection.

Drunkinchef · 09-06-2010, 07:14 PM

It's a no go. The drivers basically disabled the com. No good. I need to get the new rom image on my ecu to pass inspection damnit! Why won't this work?!?!?!!!!!!!

choleaoum · 09-10-2010, 01:31 PM

Any news for the bug eyes? Can anyone confirm if it's working and how?

S10Crazzy · 09-11-2010, 09:36 PM

Hey Guys Goes anyone know if the VAG-COM cable will work for a 09 2.5i?

Stupid question how do I find out if I have a 16bit ECU or 32bit?

Thanks

08-16-2010, 06:07 PM	#54
sti robot Scooby Specialist Member#: 110932 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego Vehicle: 1999 e36 m3 titan silver	Just got my alpha bid vag com. Interestingly enough my winxp netbook (dell mini 10v) recognized it an installed it with the ftdi drivers automatically. I'm thinking it's because I have already installed some FTDI usb/serial drivers for my arduino stuff. I'll try and log after dinner and update this thread. EDIT: I ended up updating the ftdi driver from 2.0 to the 2.8.x from the link on the OP. Last edited by sti robot; 08-16-2010 at 06:12 PM.

08-31-2010, 07:53 PM	#68
Drunkinchef Scooby Specialist Member#: 145324 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Boondocks, Deelawar Vehicle: 2007 Honda FIT Storm Silver	It will say "ecu in test mode" then "bootloader" a few times. But as soon as it starts running bootloader I noticed that it loses the ecu. Ive used ecuflash and ecuexplorer. I have the same error code. But with ecuexplorer you can actually see in the left box it will say ecu disconnected after it recognizes it in test mode. I'm able to read realtime data from ecuflash and explorer. Also able to adjust idle speeds. God forbid I try to test write~! lol Last edited by Drunkinchef; 08-31-2010 at 08:02 PM.

09-11-2010, 09:36 PM	#75
S10Crazzy Scooby Newbie Member#: 255507 Join Date: Aug 2010 Vehicle: 2009 Impreza So Dirty I dont Know	09 2.5i Hey Guys Goes anyone know if the VAG-COM cable will work for a 09 2.5i? Stupid question how do I find out if I have a 16bit ECU or 32bit? Thanks

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sti robot Scooby Specialist Member#: 110932 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego Vehicle: 1999 e36 m3 titan silver	Works well for logging. I won't check ECU flash until I unmarry my accessport. See here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2036991

08-25-2010, 09:46 PM	#56
wrx07ltd Scooby Newbie Member#: 255954 Join Date: Aug 2010	Hi! I have a WRX 2007 USDM and using the VAG-COM cable, i'm able to datalog with RomRaider....and Learning View is working well too... But i'm unable to use EcuFlash.. I connect the 2 green connectors and when I try to read the Ecu, it writes this is the log window: ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init ssm2_init kernel get version validating denso kernel ram area addr: FFFF0000 len: 0008 and then pop this error: An error occured. See the log for details. In the .xml of my ecu in the rommetadata (A8DK100X.xml), the flash method is sti05.....so I choose 2005-2006 Subaru DBW models WRX/STI/FXT/LGT/Baja Anyone know what i'm doing wrong?? btw I tried EcuFlash 1.29a and the latest version too... thanks!!

08-25-2010, 10:46 PM	#57
scoobystas Scooby Specialist Member#: 26568 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brighton, Mass Vehicle: 2003 Yellow Bugeye Version 8-Vf37	i've been trying to flash my 03 jdm ecu with this cable. i downloaded ecuflash 1.29a and it what happens is that no matter how quickly i turn the key and click the "ok" button, the radiator fan cycles. i've tried this at least 300 times and can't do it fast enough. this is not an issue with the openport 2.0 though, so i'm not sure what else is going on.

08-26-2010, 12:39 PM	#58
wrx07ltd Scooby Newbie Member#: 255954 Join Date: Aug 2010	nevermind I installed ecuflash version 1.31 and now its working!! thanks!!

08-26-2010, 03:35 PM	#60
wrx07ltd Scooby Newbie Member#: 255954 Join Date: Aug 2010	http://www.mediafire.com/?onmrje22zei here you are, ecuflash version 1.31 don't forget to get the newest ecu definitions for ecuflash: http://www.romraider.com/forum/topic3808.html

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scoobystas Scooby Specialist Member#: 26568 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brighton, Mass Vehicle: 2003 Yellow Bugeye Version 8-Vf37	^^^ downloaded....will trying flashing tomorrow.

08-28-2010, 09:29 AM	#62
4x4skuns Scooby Newbie Member#: 185228 Join Date: Jul 2008	Will this cable work with an 04 FXT with ECU flash/romraider? I was about to buy a tactrix, but this is quite a bit cheaper.

08-30-2010, 04:51 PM	#64
wrx07ltd Scooby Newbie Member#: 255954 Join Date: Aug 2010	Did you set the baud rate of the cable to 4800 in the device manager?? If it's for a WRX older than 06-07, you need the reflash connector from this page: http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?pag...hk=1&Itemid=53

08-30-2010, 05:41 PM	#65
scoobystas Scooby Specialist Member#: 26568 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brighton, Mass Vehicle: 2003 Yellow Bugeye Version 8-Vf37	yes i did set the baud rate to 4800. I used to have a tactrix openport 2.0 that tactrix is currently fixing for me, the mini usb design is weak and the soldering fails. anyway, i only got this cable as a "quick fix" while i'm without my openport. Yes i have the reflash connector connected, i'm a seasoned flasher, lol, but i can't flash with this vag-com cable

08-31-2010, 05:41 PM	#67
scoobystas Scooby Specialist Member#: 26568 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brighton, Mass Vehicle: 2003 Yellow Bugeye Version 8-Vf37	Your fans instantly cycle? What do you mean it disconnects your obd2? Does your message say "ecu in test mode"?

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Drunkinchef Scooby Specialist Member#: 145324 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Boondocks, Deelawar Vehicle: 2007 Honda FIT Storm Silver	Any updates?

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Drunkinchef Scooby Specialist Member#: 145324 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Boondocks, Deelawar Vehicle: 2007 Honda FIT Storm Silver	Hey guys. I found this from rosstech. The original manufacturer of the cable. Here is the install guide http://www.ross-tech.net/VCDS/downlo...0-6-manual.pdf and here is the new software http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.html I'll give it a try later. But it's worth a try.

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SoobZero Scooby Newbie Member#: 157226 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Moorpark, CA Vehicle: 2004 STI PSM	Just successfully flashed to a stock map using the VAG-COM on my 2004 STI. No problems whatsoever after I soldered a piggyback wire inside the vag-com unit for the needed voltage.

09-06-2010, 07:14 PM	#73
Drunkinchef Scooby Specialist Member#: 145324 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Boondocks, Deelawar Vehicle: 2007 Honda FIT Storm Silver	It's a no go. The drivers basically disabled the com. No good. I need to get the new rom image on my ecu to pass inspection damnit! Why won't this work?!?!?!!!!!!!

09-10-2010, 01:31 PM	#74
choleaoum Scooby Newbie Member#: 255484 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Long Beach, CA Vehicle: 2003 WRX '03 G35 Sedan / '06 R6S	Any news for the bug eyes? Can anyone confirm if it's working and how?