Got my VCDS cable, what tricks can it do on a Polo?

[dave_r]

I had some email with Dana this morning. They are working on a beta of VCDS and he's got all the debug info he needs from the Polo for now. They've even bought the same HVAC module as the Polo to work out the comms issue.

He mentioned the Polo does things a bit different which I understand the next beta will cover:
Some of the modules installed in this vehicle use the UDS protocol,
so maps aren't possible. UDS control modules do not support
conventional Adaptation channels, Measuring Blocks or Basic
Settings.
He gave the example of resetting the service interval being a UDS protocol?

So brand new RNS-510 and bluetooth 730c unit installed for under $1300AUD.

Great value there!

[Jasonpb]

I had some email with Dana this morning. They are working on a beta of VCDS and he's got all the debug info he needs from the Polo for now. They've even bought the same HVAC module as the Polo to work out the comms issue.

He mentioned the Polo does things a bit different which I understand the next beta will cover:
Some of the modules installed in this vehicle use the UDS protocol,
so maps aren't possible. UDS control modules do not support
conventional Adaptation channels, Measuring Blocks or Basic
Settings.
He gave the example of resetting the service interval being a UDS protocol?


Great value there!

Odd as that's something I can change, it's currently set to 30,000km from the dealership guessing they didn't bother to change it from the default setting.

There are a few modules that aren't communicating as expected but the ones you were having issues with worked on mine I just didn't have anything tagged which makes it hard to change things just based on the byte code.

Maybe there's different revisions of the ECU? Dana has all my debug logs so hopefully between mine and yours they have worked it out, I did give up sending them further logs as they were getting confused between me and you.

[dave_r]

haha, yeh he said he had enough info now. I haven't tried changing anything though, just played with live data stuff while the missus was driving. I tried to tell her about all the data as we went but she just called me a nerd lol.

It is possible some of my earlier issues were due to A/V software. I'm gonna install a clean XP install just for using VCDS as I might have had a few things running in Win7 that posed issues.

[Jasonpb]

Beta version is out that has some updated polo stuff in it, still not everything but it's a start

[dave_r]

Beta version is out that has some updated polo stuff in it, still not everything but it's a start

No longer a beta, main ver was updated as of 23rd and everything incorporated. Can't find the release notes though, link shows mid year release? Will try it this weekend if I have time.

[FJ Steve]

so...Ross-Tech now support the 6R Polo with the MicroCan interface? Ross-Tech Store: VCDS License with Micro-CAN Interface

'cos when I plug the VIN into their website ..... it doesn't show which set is recommended (unlike when I plug the VIN for the .:R32 in there...it comes up with the above link).

Only want to buy one cable/license....

[sVWatt]

So....what tricks can you do?

[daljames]

Any updats on how things are going with VCDS? I use it for my 1997 Audi A8 and love the software. Ill have to buy the HEX CAN cable for the Polo i am getting i think, however want to know how it is going with all the modules in the Polo... Any info?

[PoloDave]

Just got a cheap cable for €40, all VCDS versions included. Installed version 11.10 (latest beta) and there's nothing extra you can do over 11.8, so it seems the available options are all found so far

Cheap cable works perfect though!

[JonW]

Dave, can you PM me the cheap cable supplier info as Im keen to have a play when my car comes... thanks.