Instructions:

  • Download the self-installing distribution file available below.

  • Run it and follow the prompts to allow it to install itself.

  • The installer will prompt you if you wish to see a PDF of installation instructions. That PDF can be downloaded here.

  • You must install VCDS on your PC's hard disk!

  • Connect an appropriate interface between the computer and the car.

  • Turn the car's ignition switch ON. No need to start the engine.

  • Start the VCDS program:

  • Now Play. Make sure the software can reliably access all the control modules that it should in your car. See our Application Charts. Query Fault Codes from some modules.

  • Please check frequently for updates! If you're using VCDS on a PC that's on-line, it should tell you when there's an update available, but if in doubt, check this page.

  • The

    ReleaseNotes:

    Download:

    The Current version is:
    Release 20.12.0
    Data Version 20201125 / DS322.1

    Universal Installer
    for all HEX, KEY, KII and MicroCAN series interfaces
    and Windows 7 or newer.

    Digitally signed self-installing .EXE file ~55 MB

    Includes the VC-Scope and TDI Timing Checker 'Plug-Ins'

    Additional handy links:

    Hex

    Free Hex Editor Download

    Interactive On-Line Manual

    Printable Manual ( ~5 MB)
    Download PDF Format VCDS Manual
    (Right-Click on the above link and select 'Save Target As..')
    You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the Manual,
    if you don't have it you can get it here

    You should tell your PDF reader to 'Fit to Printable Area' or use similar instructions
    when printing in order to make the images and text as legible as possible.

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