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BlackSuperb Phone menu not working on... 22-10-2009, 06:33 AM
Guest This time they were right 22-10-2009, 01:05 PM
BlackSuperb Thanks again Chris. The... 22-10-2009, 01:29 PM
Swallowtail Blacksuperb - go to the Car... 22-10-2009, 01:46 PM
BlackSuperb http://www.vwwatercooled.com.a... 22-10-2009, 02:20 PM
Swallowtail You're most welcome... :D 22-10-2009, 02:35 PM
BlackSuperb I emailed the Polish guy on... 22-10-2009, 09:48 PM
Swallowtail The strong $ helps. I don't... 22-10-2009, 10:45 PM
mjd Would the kit from Poland... 23-10-2009, 09:18 AM
Swallowtail I honestly couldn't tell you,... 23-10-2009, 10:10 AM
mjd Has a phone button below... 23-10-2009, 12:05 PM
Swallowtail OK, I think that the Bolero... 23-10-2009, 12:19 PM
mjd Thanks Swallowtail for your... 23-10-2009, 01:04 PM
Swallowtail No problems mjd... glad to be... 23-10-2009, 01:12 PM
BlackSuperb Took a while but I got it all... 25-11-2009, 04:21 PM
Swallowtail Well done. Real VAGCOM isn't... 25-11-2009, 04:27 PM
BlackSuperb OK, you sprung me there. ... 25-11-2009, 04:33 PM
geoffp Hi BlackSuperb, I am... 27-01-2010, 05:59 AM
BlackSuperb Hi Geoff, I too had the... 27-01-2010, 07:09 AM
geoffp I have emailed them as well... 27-01-2010, 08:05 AM
Swallowtail The current software from... 27-01-2010, 09:21 AM
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    Thanks Swallowtail for your constant help & input on this site . Btw have the vagcom although not used it yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mjd View Post
    Thanks Swallowtail for your constant help & input on this site . Btw have the vagcom although not used it yet.
    No problems mjd... glad to be able to help.

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    Took a while but I got it all sorted.

    I now have full connectivity with my phone through the Columbus Nav and the MFD.

    I bought the Bluetooth kit from the guy in Poland. Offered him US$300 and he accepted, plus US$80 shipping.

    Bought a VAGCOM from this mob for US$83.93 - I know, I know, people said buy the original, don't buy the cheapie, but this one works so I saved US$350.00.

    Got a local audio installer to install it for A$160.00.

    All up A$679.39.

    All good. Thanks to everyone for your help, especially Swallowtail.
    Last edited by BlackSuperb; 25-11-2009 at 05:34 PM.

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    Well done. Real VAGCOM isn't 430 though?? The one I got was $350 US, and I could have got hte $250 one but I wanted to be able to read shaneth's Polo too.

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    OK, you sprung me there.

    It's actually US$349.00 from Ross Tech plus delivery which I'm guessing at US$50.00 (having bought several items from the US in the last month). So it was US$315.00 cheaper than the real thing.

    Picky picky picky.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlackSuperb View Post
    Bought a VAGCOM from this mob for US$83.93 - I know, I know, people said buy the original, don't buy the cheapie, but this one works so I saved US$350.00.
    Hi BlackSuperb,

    I am toying with buying a VagCom myself.

    The above linked website says that the displayed cables do not work on CAN-BUS vehicles.

    I have to email them for a compatible CAN-BUS cable.

    Which cable did you buy (Part Number)?

    Also, which software package did you purchase?

    Thanks,
    Geoff.
    Sep 09 PassatWagon|SilverLeaf|2.0 TDi 125Kw|DSG|17" Rims|Leather Heated Seats|Soon to be RNS-510, MDI, Skoda BT, Reverse Camera, Viper Alarm, Bluefin

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    Quote Originally Posted by geoffp View Post
    The above linked website says that the displayed cables do not work on CAN-BUS vehicles.
    Hi Geoff,

    I too had the same reservations about what it said on the website and the compatibility with CAN-BUS vehicles.

    They responded to my emails and assured me it would work if I included the option of "Freeware Version 805" software when checking out of the store.

    I'm not sure how "freeware" can cost $51 but there you are.

    Quote Originally Posted by geoffp View Post
    Which cable did you buy (Part Number)?
    The link in my previous post will take you to the cable I bought. The SKU is VAG-USB.

    Quote Originally Posted by geoffp View Post
    Also, which software package did you purchase?.
    I just got the "Freeware Version 805". There is no instruction manual or codes list that comes with the hardware or the software so if you are going to make adjustments, you have to source these from somewhere else. All I needed to do at the time was to code the Columbus to accept the new Bluetooth unit. The codes were supplied by the Bluetooth seller.

    To be honest, I'm not sure, had I known of the alternatives, if I would go down the same path.

    There are a lot of units on eBay that seem to have it all in one package for a fraction of the cost of a new Columbus and they run TomTom GPS software which IMO is superior to the native GPS software by a long shot. They also have fully functioning Bluetooth, rear view cameras and hard disks etc.

    Bit late now because I ordered my car with the Columbus, so all in all I'm happy, if not a little poorer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlackSuperb View Post
    Hi Geoff,

    I too had the same reservations about what it said on the website and the compatibility with CAN-BUS vehicles.

    They responded to my emails and assured me it would work if I included the option of "Freeware Version 805" software when checking out of the store.

    I'm not sure how "freeware" can cost $51 but there you are.
    I have emailed them as well to confirm hardware and software compatibility with my car.


    Quote Originally Posted by BlackSuperb View Post
    The link in my previous post will take you to the cable I bought. The SKU is VAG-USB.

    I just got the "Freeware Version 805". There is no instruction manual or codes list that comes with the hardware or the software so if you are going to make adjustments, you have to source these from somewhere else.
    Do you reckon it is worth purchasing the full featured version from ross-tech.com or does the "freeware" version at $51 (only $48 cheaper than the full version) give you enough features.

    I wonder if I need to purchase the "freeware" version from their store if I bought the full version from ross-tech. Would their cable still work?

    Geoff.
    Sep 09 PassatWagon|SilverLeaf|2.0 TDi 125Kw|DSG|17" Rims|Leather Heated Seats|Soon to be RNS-510, MDI, Skoda BT, Reverse Camera, Viper Alarm, Bluefin

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    The current software from Rosstech is free, it's the cable that enables full functionality and that they make you pay for.

    804 is OLD... and predates most of the current crop of new VW vehicles I believe. You would almost certainly have issues with some "labels" in the program not accurately matching the coding of the newer controllers.

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