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You need this.....

http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merch...ory_Code=VAGCOM

well you could get away with this.....

http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/merch...ory_Code=VAGCOM

But you would be better to get one that uses can as well for a few extra quid, save having to buy another one in teh future. 169144-ok.gif

I got mine from here....

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VCHU.html

Sent it out next day too.

I may put mine up for sale though as I have just sold the S4, I never registered it either so give me a shout if you are interested.

What do you need to do exactly, you may get away with using a cheaper one that you can use with an earlier version of the vag come software??

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Cheers - was wanting to take a look at VAG-COM (hence Beta), also wanted to see if it is possible to add the S4 logo to the RNS-E instead of MMI... probably spending as little as possible (can't see me using it loads - curiosity more than anything.

How much you considering selling yours for - is it compatible with B7s?

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What OBD2 interface cable is needed for a B8 Audi S4?

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I'm hoping that's a typo and you mean B7 S4!

I use a HEX-COM+CAN on my B7 RS4, but a HEX-USB+CAN would also be OK.

A micro-CAN would be no good since some controllers still use K-line diagnostics. Older non-CAN cables would also be no good since some controllers (e.g. engine ECU(s)) on the B7 do use CAN.

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also wanted to see if it is possible to add the S4 logo to the RNS-E instead of MMI

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If you have SW version 0500 or 0550 on your RNS-E you can do this by changing the value in adaptation channel 18 of the RNS-E (address 37 or 56) from 0 to 2 and re-starting the RNS-E (press and hold RADIO and SETUP).

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If that is all you want to do then take up that offer, it is handy having the vag com, but only if you want to adjust stuff alot and do lots of retrofits etc.

I would want £200 for my mine, I only paid £260 for it a couple of weeks ago.

I guess you could use it for a few weeks and then sell it on again for the same money or a little less.

You can't adjust the RNS-E with a cheaper cable or older software, just goves errors, I tried! wink.gif

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If your going to the next york meet I can bring my vag-com with me if thats any help.

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Yeah - not sure if I would use VAG COM much. Could do with borrowing the use of somebody elses . Thing is I'm not sure I'll be able to make the meet due to prior stuff planned... will let you know next week.

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