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Release 25.3 March 25, 2025

Release 21.3 February 28, 2021

  • Added Support for additional Models & Control Modules
  • Improved Support for MEB-based Models
  • Added New UDS/ODX Data Types
  • Updated Long Coding Assist (LCode) Plugin
  • Miscellaneous Improvements and Corrections
  • Improved Control Module Documentation (Label Files and ODX/ASAM Data Set 325)
  • Requires Codeblock for HEX-NET/HEX-V2 (CB V0.4543)

This version is no longer supported.

Release 20.12 December 1, 2020

  • Preliminary support for MQB and MEB based models
  • Improved support for MY 2021 cars.
  • Expanded Auto-Scan screen with optional brand-selection.
  • Totally new version of LCode (but old version still available as LCode-Classic).
  • New ASAM dataset (DS322).
  • New VCIConfig (2.252).

This version is no longer supported.

Release 20.4 April 1, 2020

  • Preliminary support for MY 2021 cars.
  • Support for HN2 (second-gen HEX-NET) interfaces.
  • Support for DoIP protocol (HN2 interfaces only)
  • New ASAM dataset (DS317).
  • New VCIConfig (2.251).

This version is no longer supported.

Release 18.9 September 30, 2018

  • Support for model year 2019 cars.
  • Added a search box to the Chassis Selection function on the Auto-Scan screen.
  • Support for new 16-bit "5-baud" conrtol module addresses.
  • Automatic Re-read of SRI channels after performing an SRI.
  • Improved session time-out detection.
  • Fixed startup delay when running on a PC with an active network connection but no internet access.
  • Allow for an arbitrary number of "zones" for flash counters in Advanced ID.
  • Fix for some late-model, southern-hemisphere cars that still require ECU access via K-Line.
  • Warn when user attempts to "Reset all Adaptations" in UDS basic settings and adaptation.
  • Improved automation of Transport Mode switching for UDS gateways.
  • Added VCIConfig to the system menu of main screen.
  • Added the ability for a user to override automatic platform detection via MyAutoScan.txt.
  • Enhanced debug output for UDS Adaptation.
  • Support for "Recommended" (as well as Required) interface firmware levels.
  • Added "Pick-A-ROD" Capabilities when no ROD file is found.
  • Revised VIN persistence logic to prevent incorrect VINs from appearing in reports when moving from one car to another.
  • Detects state of Diagnostic Firewall and prompts user to open hood on vehicles where this is required.
  • Added Optical Bus Diagnostics for many UDS Gateways.
  • Added secondary display for single adaptation channels where primary description is "No Display".
  • New ASAM dataset (DS296).
  • New VCIConfig (2.244).

This version is no longer supported.

Release 607 July 14, 2006

  • New Advanced Measuring Blocks function
  • Freeze Frame Data shown in-line with Fault Codes and in Auto-Scan
  • Fault codes now indicate whether a MIL is on.
  • Automatic Detection of installed modules (CAN cars only) in Auto Scan.
  • Auto-Scan includes Hardware Part Numbers on those modules where it's available separately.
  • New Supported Codes function.
  • New EDC15+ Mileage function (odometer reality-check).
  • New Acceleration Measurement function (performance calculator)
  • Regular and Long Coding screens combined into one.
  • New VAG-Scope version 1.9 compatible with Advanced Measuring Blocks.
  • New TDI-Graph version 1.4 compatible with V6 TDIs.
  • Updated Label Files
  • Generic OBD-II now includes Info Types 08 and 0A in Mode 9.
  • New more informative Installer.
  • Support for new Micro-CAN interfaces.
  • Numerous other fixes and enhancements introduced in Beta 606.

This version is no longer supported.

Release 409 October 3, 2004

  • Clear All DTCs functions
  • Support for Transport Mode ON/OFF for Golf-5 Platform and Audi A8(4E) chassis cars.
  • Fixed incompatibility with older Sharan (7M platform) 09 modules.
  • CODES file enhanced with texts for 2005 models.
  • Ability to decode Readiness bits for modern TDI engines
  • Support for selectable window sizes for higher-resolution laptops.
  • New Label File redirection methods
  • New Version 1.7 VAG-Scope
  • New Version 1.3E of TDI-Graph
  • SAVE CODES button on Fault Codes Screen.

This version is no longer supported.

Customers using modern dongle type interfaces should update to the current version of VCDS.
Customers using obsolete "dumb" or third-party interfaces should update to VCDS-Lite.

Release 303 March 24, 2003

  • Adds the long awaited Auto-Scan ("00 Scan") feature.
  • Adds support for the TDI Timing Checker "Plug-In"
  • Tremendously expanded and completely revised CODES file. Now over 7000 codes, including codes for new models like the Touareg, Phaeton, NB Cabrio, etc.
  • Includes new version (1.3a) of VAG-Scope which supports graphing of 10 fields found in Group 000.
  • Numerous small enhancements
  • Fixes for some "glitches" in HEX-COM and TWIN-USB support.
  • Adds support for new HEX-COM and TWIN-USB interfaces.
  • Adds support for VAG-Scope graphing "Plug-In"

This version is no longer supported.

Release 208 August 12, 2002

  • Adds Basic Settings, Login, Recode, and Readiness for those control modules that use the KWP-2000 protocols in 2001 and newer (mostly 2002+) cars.
  • Adds Control Module Finder.
  • Adds a 256 Color Mode for old PC's on which previous versions of VAG-COM didn't look very nice.
  • Numerous small tweaks and bug-fixes.

This version is no longer supported.