VCDS VAG Specialist Diagnostics

VCDS HEX-V2 - The New Generation VCDS Interface

Serious car diagnostics interfaces for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda models!

The Ross-Tech VCDS package (previously known as VAG-COM or VAGCOM) turns your PC into a sophisticated VW/Audi diagnostic tool, that performs the functions of a factory VAG scan tools for VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda cars.

The Ross-Tech HEX-V2® interface is the new generation wired interface for VCDS, designed to replace the HEX-USB+CAN and Micro-CAN products.

The HEX-V2 is based on the technology of Ross-Tech's revolutionary HEX-NET® interface, which was completely re-designed from the ground up to be faster, more secure and more versatile. The HEX-NET and HEX-V2 are the fastest interfaces Ross-Tech have ever sold. They can perform Auto-Scans on 2005 and later models up to 3 times faster than the HEX-USB+CAN interface.

The HEX-V2 is a wired USB interface, for the most reliable connections, but now features a user-replaceable USB cable.

VCDS Software Information

Using VCDS on a Windows PC, you can:

• Read and clear fault codes from all systems within the car, e.g. engine, airbag, ABS, instruments, parking sensors etc.
• View live data from the sensors within the car
• Reset service lights (both fixed and variable service intervals)
• Read stored and intermittent fault codes
• Graph and log live data with the car running
• Automatically read fault codes from all car systems in a single search
• Perform basic setting functions, adaptations and soft coding
• Activate service functions, such as Electronic Park Brake (EPB) to allow brake pad changes
• Supports bi-directional output test and component actuation

VCDS software features:

• Over 20,820 fault code definitions
• Free software updates

HEX-V2 Interface Information

Official VCDS HEX-V2 interfaces from Ross Tech LLC, that work with:

• VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda cars with the 16-pin diagnostic socket including models using CAN and UDS/ODX protocols (i.e. almost all from 1995 to Current Model Year)
• Pre-1995 VW/Audi cars, when used with an additional 2x2 adapter (not included)

Coverage Notes:

The HEX-V2 packages do NOT offer Lamborghini coverage, which is only available with the HEX-NET.

Also please note the HEX-V2 and HEX-NET interfaces do NOT currently support the Volkswagen Crafter / LT3.

Crafter support is in development for HEX-NET packages and should appear in a free software update in future.

Package Contents

Packages include:

• Genuine Ross-Tech VCDS HEX-V2 interface
• USB link cable
• VCDS HEX-V2 'Quick Start' Guide
• VCDS Software updates at no additional charge

Please note that the HEX-V2 interface does not ship with software on CD - the full, licensed version of the software can be downloaded on receipt of the interface (full details provided with interface)

PC Requirements

The minimum system requirements for the VCDS software are:

• Desktop, laptop or notebook PC
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• 1 GB RAM
• Windows Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit editions)
• Approx. 100MB of hard disk space
• USB port

Slower computers or Windows 2000, XP and Vista may work but are not officially supported.

Technical Support

One of the benefits of purchasing the genuine VCDS is access to the Ross-Tech Wiki technical support site, which can be accessed by clicking this link.

VCDS HEX-NET

The power of VCDS® in a wireless interface!

Serious car diagnostics interfaces for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda models!

The Ross-Tech VCDS package (previously known as VAG-COM or VAGCOM) turns your PC into a sophisticated VW/Audi diagnostic tool, that performs the functions of a factory VAG scan tools for VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda cars.

Until now, VCDS has always required a Windows PC and a cabled connection to function. The new HEX-NET® interface changes that.

The HEX-NET has been completely re-designed from the ground up to be faster, more secure and more versatile. The HEX-NET is the fastest interface Ross-Tech have ever sold. It can perform AutoScans on 2005 and later models up to 3 times faster than the HEX-USB+CAN interface.

The HEX-NET interface supports USB and Wi-Fi connection so it can be used in several different ways:

• All functions via USB connection to a Windows PC with desktop VCDS software
• All functions via Wi-Fi connection to a Windows PC with desktop VCDS software
• Basic functions via Wi-Fi "Access Point" connection to any computer or smart device using the web-based VCDS Mobile software
• All functions via Wi-Fi "Infrastructure" and cloud connection to any computer or smart device using the web-based VCDS Mobile software (an existing Wi-Fi network with internet access is required for infrastructure mode)

Package Contents

• Genuine Ross-Tech VCDS HEX-NET PC-to-car USB / Wi-Fi interface cable
• USB link cable
• VCDS HEX-NET 'Quick Start' Guide
• VCDS Software updates at no additional charge

General Information

Official VCDS HEX-NET Professional interfaces from Ross Tech LLC, that work with:

• VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda cars with the 16-pin diagnostic socket including models using CAN and UDS/ODX protocols (i.e. almost all from 1995 to Current Model Year)
• Lamborghini Gallardo (LP models), Aventador, Huracan
• Pre-1995 VW/Audi cars, when used with an additional 2x2 adapter (not included)

VCDS Windows Desktop Software

Using VCDS on a Windows PC, you can:

• Read and clear fault codes from all systems within the car, e.g. engine, airbag, ABS, instruments, parking sensors etc. • view live data from the sensors within the car
• Reset service lights (both fixed and variable service intervals)
• Read stored and intermittent fault codes
• Graph and log live data with the car running
• Automatically read fault codes from all car systems in a single search
• Perform basic setting functions, adaptations and soft coding
• Activate service functions, such as Electronic Park Brake (EPB) to allow brake pad changes
• Supports bi-directional output test and component actuation

VCDS software features:

• Over 20,820 fault code definitions
• Free software updates

Technical Support

One of the benefits of purchasing the genuine VCDS is access to the Ross-Tech Wiki technical support site, which can be accessed by clicking this link.