Anyone got VAG com / VCDS ?

[Garage_Doors]

My boys MK5 golf needs a fault code deleted.
I have repaired the fault but it needs deleting to make the dashboard light go out.
Any one got it and want to earn some beer tokens.

 

[Algernon]

Does it need to be Vag Com? Won't a generic code reader thing off ebay do the job.
Worked on my 2004 Bora aka Mk4 Golf.

This one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-OBD-Code-Reader-/262469459577?hash=item3d1c661e79:g:kaIAAOSwOVpXU9jD

 

[beorhthelm]

you dont need the full software to clear the dashboard lights, at least on my mkIV. just a dongle (£5 on ebay ) to attach to laptop and the shareware VCDS. above link to device may work too.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Does it need to be Vag Com? Won't a generic code reader thing off ebay do the job.
Worked on my 2004 Bora aka Mk4 Golf.

This one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-OBD-Code-Reader-/262469459577?hash=item3d1c661e79:g:kaIAAOSwOVpXU9jD

Looks like that will work, but i need it done tomorrow ideally, but will keep an eye on it thank you

 

[mothy]

I've got a vag code reader / eraser prob same as one on eBay. I'm in hove. In all day by the looks of things. Pm me if you want

 

[Swillis]

My boys MK5 golf needs a fault code deleted.
I have repaired the fault but it needs deleting to make the dashboard light go out.
Any one got it and want to earn some beer tokens.

Just disconnect the battery for five minutes. You may need the code for the radio stereo though.

 

[gullshark]

I used to, but sold it when I sold my VW

From what I remember, the MK5 golf requires a HEX+CAN cable, not the cheaper generic eBay ones.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Just disconnect the battery for five minutes. You may need the code for the radio stereo though.

Thanks for that. don't have a radio code but will try that, new radios (s/h) for these are only £20-30 with codes so can just replace it.

 

[Swillis]

Thanks for that. don't have a radio code but will try that, new radios (s/h) for these are only £20-30 with codes so can just replace it.

Any joy?

 

[Garage_Doors]

Any joy?

I'm going to wait until i have the replacement radio then try it, i have also purchased the scanner recommended above so i can try that as well.