Instructions:

• If you have a HEX, KEY, KII, or Micro-CAN interface, you're on the wrong page. Please go here instead.

• Download the self-installing distribution file.

• Run it and follow the prompts to allow it to install itself.

• You must install VCDS-Lite on your PC's hard disk! It will not work properly if you try running it directly from a floppy or CD. However, you can use a floppy or CD to move the distribution file from a PC with internet access to another PC that does not have internet access.

• Connect an appropriate interface between the computer and the car. Ross-Tech does not supply interfaces for VCDS-Lite. VCDS-Lite works with some of our old interfaces from many years ago, as well as many 3rd-party interfaces.

• Turn the car's ignition switch ON. No need to start the engine.

• Start the VCDS-Lite program:

• Click [Options] and select the correct communicationsport.

• Use [Test] to confirm that the program can use the port and find the interface.

• Then [Save].

• Now Play. Make sure the software can reliably access all the control modules that it should in your car. See our Application Charts. Read Fault Codes from some modules.

• In order to get access to some of the more advanced functions, will need to register and activate the software. The exact differences in functionality between the unregistered/shareware and registered/activated versions are summarized in this handy chart.

Note to registered users updating from older versions:

• If you're updating from VCDS-Lite version 1.0 or 1.1 you should not need a new activation.
  Simply install VCDS-Lite in the same location and it should use your existing activation.

• If you're upgrading from an older version such as VAG-COM version 311 or 409, you will need a new activation.

  • First, install the VCDS-Lite and test it thoroughly in shareware mode as described above.

  • Then go here and fill out the appropriate form - or buy a license if you don't have one yet.

Release Notes:

• VCDS-Lite works with most 3rd-party 'Dumb K-Line' interfaces
  as well as the following ancient low-tech Ross-Tech Interfaces, the last of which we sold early in 2004:
  ISO-COM, FAST-COM, MAX-COM, BI-COM, TWIN-COM, and UNI-COM.

• VCDS-Lite works with all standard versions of Windows, from Windows 95 though Window 10.
  Both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows builds work fine, but if you're using a 3rd-Party USB interface, keep in mind that it is your interface supplier's responsibility to provide a driver for his hardware.

• VCDS-Lite does NOT work on Windows RT
  Windows RT runs on devices with ARM (instead of x86) CPUs and normal Windows programs like VCDS-Lite simply do not work on them.

• The default installation folder is C:Ross-TechVCDS-Lite
  If allowed to install in the default location, it should not interfere with an existing Ross-Tech software on your PC.

• To remove older versions, simply delete the shortcuts from your Start menu and Desktop and delete the old folders which are normally:
  C:VAG-COM or C:VAG-COM-Beta or C:Program FilesVAG-COM or C:Program FilesVAG-COM-Beta

VCDS-Lite Release 1.2
Published 19. November 2012

Digitally Signed, Self-Installing EXE File ~1.5MB
Includes the VC-Scope and TDI Timing Checker 'Plug-Ins'