Most laptops out there no longer have a DB9 serial port… and if you run a Macintosh, you may need to go through a couple of hoops to get the USB version of the Vagcom 12.12 vcds software to run (it’s been done, but I don’t know anything about it)… So the real choice is between the Micro-CAN and the Hex-USB+CAN… If you’re only interested in scanning the newer cars (VW, that is), then the Micro-CAN will do everything you’ll ever need. The sample of one customer have problem like the below: … just dismiss that message do not reboot the interface at this time.ħ) Click on the Update tab and then click the button.Some customers bought the Vag com 12.12, but when they use it and install the software, there are some problems with them. If you get a MessageBox indicating that VCIConfig can’t read the current versions like this: If it doesn’t, unplug the interface and try a different USB port (assuming the computer has more than one), then click. VCIConfig should find the interface and show you its serial number. Or you can start it directly in your VCDS folder: There should be a shortcut to it in your Windows Start menu: This is rare with “home” routers, but somewhat more common with those installed in corporate environments.ĥ) Plug your interface into a USB port on the computer.Ħ) Start VCIConfig manually. Note: Some routers can also be overly aggressive about blocking outbound traffic. The current version of the VAGCOM VCDS Installer takes care of that for you if you don’t un-check the relevant option.

Installing Windows on a Mac using Boot Camp will also work.ģ) Make sure you have a current version of VCDS installed.Ĥ) Make sure that the PC has internet access and that Windows Firewall isn’t blocking our software’s access to our server via TCP port 11,000.

No, not a Mac running Windows in a VM we need a machine that runs Windows natively. If the other end is plugged into a car, pull the interface out of the car’s OBD-II port. If it’s plugged into a computer, unplug the USB cable from the computer. Here’s what you need to do:ġ) Unplug your interface from all sources of power.

Vag 12.12 cable