VAG com fault code: Joke?

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AD

Discussion Starter · Feb 11, 2002

I finally got a USB-serial adapter today so I could hook my laptop up to my car, and after fiddling around for a while, got the set up to work.
So, the first thing I do is click on "Engine" then Fault codes, and what comes up?
Maximum engine speed exceeded [engine warranty VOID :-]
or something to that extent.... PLEASE tell me this is Ross-tech's/the software maker's sense of humor, and not my dealer's!
I just took the car in for its 10k mile service/oil change, and am not familiar with the workings of the VAG com; is it possible for the service engineers to type something (program something) like that _in_to the car to show up on a Vcom?
Thanks-
AD

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9VW23yrs

· #2 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

It's actually in VAG-COM dtc interpratation, a little humor from Uwe.

r6supafly

· #3 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

Where did u get ur adapter? I miss VAG-COM since new laptop.

BORA_WE

· #4 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

You shouldn't worry too much, the tech will not plug a VAG tool in unless you have it in for some service that requires them to hook it up. They will not do it for an oil change.

AD

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (BORA_WE)

r6supafly:
I just bought an adapter (EXPENSIVE!/*&#@$^%[email protected]#-*%%*[email protected]%#@!**) from CompUSA for about $60. I couldn't believe it! BUT, I guess I can't really complain; the program itself is worth it.
BORA_WE
I don't think they were supposed to rotate my wheels at 10k, either... or are they? Alas, my scratched front pssgr rim is now on the rear passenger side!
BTW thanks for letting me know it's UWE and not my dealer. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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mrkrad

· #6 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

Maximum engine speed exceeded [engine warranty VOID :-]
I heard a rumour that such engine code placed a "mark" in the one-time-programmable area that can be retrieved but not erased. Anyone know if there is any truth to that statement?

r6supafly

· #7 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

AD, the one I found was PCMCIA to 9 pin & cost $129!! Yours goes from USB to 9 pin? do u have a link?

UKAUSSI

· #8 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (r6supafly)

quote:[HR][/HR]AD, the one I found was PCMCIA to 9 pin & cost $129!! Yours goes from USB to 9 pin? do u have a link?[HR][/HR]

Hey, I have been using these adapters at our company for Execs with Palm's who have no serial port on their lightweight laptops.
It is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on one end and a standard serial connector (DB9) on the other and costs just $30 http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
http://www2.warehouse.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=AC28065&cat

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[Modified by UKAUSSI, 8:01 PM 2-10-2002]

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Gambit

· #9 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (UKAUSSI)

good old palm usb/serial adapter LOL - works every time

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AD

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (Gambit)

Eh? I was under the impression that the palm serial/USB cables were *different* from "standard" USB/serial cables. Are they the same?!! If so, then I could have gotten 'em for 30 bucks, too. Dang.

Mike0105

· #11 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

At 10k the dealer checks codes and rotates the tires, and yes that code will come up, I'm pretty friendly with my dealer and they told me I had a few stored for that when I took my car in for the 10k, they called it the woopin code
Mike

TheWizard

· #12 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

As Uwe says on his web site, usb -> serial adapters can be flakey for Vag-Com, and he won't support them. The usb port is emulating a serial port, so I would think that the timing might be a bit slower, but if it works great

And the fault code is Uwe's program playing with you

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memnuts

· #13 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

It sounds like your adapter is not working. I too just got my VAG-COM set up over the weekend on my $500 PII laptop. I got 3 DTC's the first time I plugged it in but when I tried to communicate with other controllers I got a pop up window that said it was not connected. I fiddled with the com port settings and found a port that worked and now everthing works. i suggest just tring to fiddle with the port config in VAG-Com

2002GTI

· #14 · Feb 22, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (memnuts)

So whats the deal on the maximum engine speed exceeded code. Can you get rid of it, how do you get it?

Mike0105

· #15 · Feb 22, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (2002GTI)

Hit the rev limiter and it gets stored you can get rid of it by clearing the codes with a vag com or dealer tool a 1551 or 1552 tool
Mike

einsig

· #16 · Feb 22, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (VWMike81)

quote:[HR][/HR]Hit the rev limiter and it gets stored you can get rid of it by clearing the codes with a vag com or dealer tool a 1551 or 1552 tool
Mike[HR][/HR]

Or the APR FCE http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Man I can't wait to get a VAG COM though. I just need a laptop 1st!

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John A

· #17 · Feb 22, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (einsig)

if you didn't spend so much on that fancy apr chip, you could have a laptop by now...

(just kidding of course.)

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jamesb

· #18 · Feb 22, 2002

Re: VAG com fault code: Joke? (AD)

sweet. I bought a laptop off a failing company that I use as my desktop so running VAG-COM on it is nothing. glad it works.

memnuts - not all cars have all controllers. Some are combined so you really cannto "log" into a specific controller.

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