Go to Hardware Resources>IRQs This should show a list of all devices by their IRQ, so you can see if.Start>Run>MSINFO32.EXE to bring up the System Information utility.Note: If you test the COM port, but an hourglass appears, you may have an IRQ conflict. Make sure it is a proper one without ground loop issues. Specifically designed for that purpose, NOT a 'universal' adapter. If you are using a power supply for a laptop, it should be one If you are having difficulty while connected to A/C power, try running the laptop off battery power. If you are having difficulty while running a laptop on battery power, try powering it via a correct A/C adapter.Check our Issues page for any special configuration settings that may be.

Interface on a car with an aftermarket radio, read this page.

If you have a 1997 or newer car with an aftermarket radio or if you have used your ISO-COM.

Disable Clickfree software in the Start Menu.

Disable Palm HotSync or Microsoft ActiveSync software!.

Are the serial ports on your PC properly configured?.

Is it plugged into the correct serial port? Some PC's have the ports mis-labeled.

Is the car's ignition switch in the ON position?.

Is the adapter plugged into the car? An Serial Interface that is not plugged into the car will always be.

2.4 Why can't I get VCDS to communicate at all? Tech support for diagnostic questions can be found here. However, please understand that we don't know everything about every VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda ever made. Mail it to us directly, or give us a call. If you have a question or problem, please post it in the Ross-Tech Foum, 2.3 Is Product Support included in the price?Ībsolutely. Page in the Online Demo / Manual and in theįunction Chart. The differences between Shareware and fully registered/activated versions are listed near the bottom of each function VCDS-Lite will operate in Shareware mode until it is Activated. Have Activation built-in, so VCDS will always be Fully Registered/Activated.

2.2 What's the difference between the Shareware versionand the fully registered version?

If you have an older Interface without built-in Activation, or have purchased an Interface somewhere other than Ross-Tech,Ĭlick here for Activation instructions for VCDS-Lite. VCDS should always be Fully Activated once it has been tested on a car. 2.1 How do I Register/Activate my software?Īll of our Current Interfaces have Activation built-in, so

Vcds port test interface not found