Volkswagen Jetta Monitoring

docfear · 10-26-2007, 08:11 AM

Hello,

i have a jetta 1997, want to monitor it, not sure if its OBDII that i need ??
can any1 tell me if its ok and where to buy that is not to high in price

running RR on a 10.4 TS

thanks

doc

anky1 · 10-26-2007, 09:41 AM

docfear, your best bet is to go with vag-com check out VWVortex.com for TONS of info on Vag-com and Ross-tech.com for even more info on the actual software.

docfear · 10-26-2007, 11:38 AM

can you give me any direct links for what i need, i went to both sites and i got lost very quick, to many cables and adapters.

thanks again for the quick reply

Doc

archimense · 10-26-2007, 11:47 AM

Only Ross-Tech cables work with the full version of VAG-COM. All of the cheap cables you find will only work with old versions that are out of date or the shareware version.

http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=VAGCOM

Either get a HEX-COM or USB or a KEY-COM or USB, you don't need CAN since your car doesn't support it. Only VWs after 2002 use CAN.

michbound · 10-26-2007, 12:52 PM

If all you are looking for is monitoring standard OBD II available pids take a look at www.obdpros.com

Thanks
Paul

anky1 · 10-26-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by michbound

If all you are looking for is monitoring standard OBD II available pids take a look at www.obdpros.com

Thanks
Paul

Well, although you are right, for an extra 120$ he will get ALOT more functionality, as well as the ability to scan other friends VW/Audis for them.

Either would work for his needs but he might become unhappy with the generic software at some point. Just looking out for a fellow dubber.

michbound · 10-26-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by anky1

Well, although you are right, for an extra 120$ he will get ALOT more functionality, as well as the ability to scan other friends VW/Audis for them.

Either would work for his needs but he might become unhappy with the generic software at some point. Just looking out for a fellow dubber.

Anky,

No arguments there, I agree if you have the extra bucks you will get a lot more functionality for the VW specific pid's via a ross-tech scantool

Thanks
Paul

judoGTI · 10-26-2007, 07:14 PM

The Ross-Tech VAGCOM is the defacto VW monitoring tool. I highly recommend it. The company has good people too so if you run into trouble they are more than willing to help.

20mg · 10-27-2007, 10:50 AM

i was just gonna look into this for my 01 vw golf. if i find anything useful ill post for ya guys.