Too Many OBDii Faults For My Liking!

[BrianK]

I think the van in question is a T5.
However, my T6 has two reversing lights and two rear fogs (LHD). I think these configuration differences between countries are "caused" by national VW HQ's setting up their preferences of "baseline" for vehicles.

Yes it is T5 2014 and is a Highline, not sure if this makes a difference. Is the only way to check if a bulb is out to take out the light? Is it easy?

 

[BrianK]

Thanks. Yes, they all open ok.

Interestingly Engine Live Data is actually missing almost all live data. However, there seem to be a few long term statistics remaining.

Especially I was expecting to see e.g. on lines 96-103, 143-148, 1069-1087 meaningful data. However, elsewhere seems to be some random data - not sure if they are only leftovers in testers memory, e.g line 518. Fuel level = 47 liters. Actually I'm expecting to see all the fields (1-1823) populated.

Also Central Electrics Live Data is missing a lot of data e.g. door status data - lines 17-23. However, not sure if you have cruise control as its data is empty.

So, hard to tell if all the above that is missing is just a shortcoming of Autel or real CANBUS communication issue.

I don't think the start/stop -thing gives us any more information. The battery management reports excellent charge level so it doesn't inhibit start/stop to kick in.

Recently I have re-set the cache on the device, I wonder if unplugging temporarily will make a difference! These results were got with the engine running, as like with the battery live data this seemed to populate more data than with engine off. I presume there is no benefit to driving the van too?

 

[BrianK]

I don't think the start/stop -thing gives us any more information. The battery management reports excellent charge level so it doesn't inhibit start/stop to kick in.

To clarify, my point was that if the battery is being charged by the alternator fine, what's the problem? Or can other problems be caused?

 

[oldiebut goodie]

RHD T3s had an empty holder for a nearside rear foglight and a populated one for offside. I assumed that this standard cheapskate lighting continues throughout all VWs offerings. UK law only requires one on the offside so VW were quids in.
I also assumed that I had no reversing light at all as I could see f**k all behind! ( better led bar being prepared at present)

 

[mmi]

To clarify, my point was that if the battery is being charged by the alternator fine, what's the problem? Or can other problems be caused?

I do agree - no need for actions. Perhaps if you could in a month/two do another check for fault codes.

 

[BrianK]

RHD T3s had an empty holder for a nearside rear foglight and a populated one for offside. I assumed that this standard cheapskate lighting continues throughout all VWs offerings. UK law only requires one on the offside so VW were quids in.
I also assumed that I had no reversing light at all as I could see f**k all behind! ( better led bar being prepared at present)

So are you saying you also only have one reversing light? As I definitely have two of those!

 

[BrianK]

I do agree - no need for actions. Perhaps if you could in a month/two do another check for fault codes.

Many thanks. I will read all of the provided info with interest in any case and see where it gets me.

 

[BrianK]

Hello all,

Some VCDS help required please.

The company which sold me the Autel MaxiAp AP200 have now accepted it will not do what I need (even though they advised it would) so are offering a refund.

If I was to invest in the correct VCDS please advise the best price anyone is away of. I have found the one below but wonder if it is possible to get it for less.

Ross-Tech VCDS HEX-V2 USB package for VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda cars (1996 on, 3 VIN limit)

EDIT: Can you also confirm VCDS only be used for VW/Audi?

 

[Grim Reaper]

Bought mine from https://www.mi-uk.com/product-categ...MI4_bbtcWt5gIVRrTtCh1psAaBEAAYASAAEgJeyPD_BwE
Same price but it came in a box which I couldn't be sure the gendan one did.

 

[Loz]

Hello all,

Some VCDS help required please.

The company which sold me the Autel MaxiAp AP200 have now accepted it will not do what I need (even though they advised it would) so are offering a refund.

If I was to invest in the correct VCDS please advise the best price anyone is away of. I have found the one below but wonder if it is possible to get it for less.

Ross-Tech VCDS HEX-V2 USB package for VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda cars (1996 on, 3 VIN limit)

EDIT: Can you also confirm VCDS only be used for VW/Audi?

£225 is the standard price for that one
Ross-Tech VCDS

 

[BrianK]

Thanks both of you.

I guess there's not going to be a way of arming myself with the proper VCDS for less money than this?! Presumably nobody does a one vehicle version?

Another couple of questions if you don't mind:

• Is there generally enough cable to use a laptop from the passenger seat or will I need to get a USB extension?
• Is there an option of a download rather than a software disk? As I only have MacBook not windows laptop and this doesn't have CD/DVD drive.

 

[Grim Reaper]

Long enough to reach but not compatible with Mac.
Ross-Tech: FAQ Page 1

 

[BrianK]

thanks Grim reaper

Looks like I might be able to instal boot camp windows on my Mac so I'll look into that but have access to an old laptop if I'm desperate.

 

[Grim Reaper]

I got the impression that even running a windows environment would not work..
Ah, no Intel processors seem OK

 

[BrianK]

Seems that way from 1.8 on the link you sent. Do you think this will be for all devices they make?

 

[Loz]

I run mine on a mac book pro on windows 7 vm on fusion

 

[BrianK]

Thanks Loz

 

[BrianK]

One last question about this if you would be so kind.

I assume this isn't a one time only install, and that I can install it say on a windows laptop later if I decide I don't want it on the Mac anymore? Currently I still can't make up my mind as the bootcamp software takes a lot of space on the Mac.There is apparently a way to do this on a removable drive but it looks a bit involved.

Thanks

 

[mmi]

The license is within the VCDS cable so number of computers/installs used with the cable is not limited.

 

[BrianK]

Thanks mmi. Will get one ordered and be back for help on how I code the battery properly and to see if I can find more out about the fault I still have.