Older than the youngest mechanics, slower than the newest tablets, it was nevertheless the Garage’s oracle. For three generations of Volkswagens, Audis, SEATs, and Skodas, it had spoken the truth. “Engine speed sensor,” it would say, or “implausible signal, turbocharger.” It was a grumpy, narrow-minded genius, but it was their genius.
If you have an unsupported vehicle, there are alternative diagnostic tools and software available, including: vcds unsupported vehicle
On very new models, some modules are protected by a "diagnostic firewall." In some cases, you must leave the hood (bonnet) open Older than the youngest mechanics, slower than the
Just because VCDS doesn't automatically recognize the module doesn't mean you can't use it. You can communicate via raw address codes. If you have an unsupported vehicle, there are
: For 2020+ vehicles, even with a new cable, some modules may be locked by SFD (Vehicle Diagnostic Protection) , which requires specific "off-line" tokens to unlock. Compatibility Reference Interface Type Supported Vehicles HEX-V2 / HEX-NET All VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda from 1996 to Present HEX+CAN Models from 1996 to ~2016; limited/no support for 2017+ Micro-CAN
However, this review addresses the elephant in the room:
He selected ‘Select Control Module’. ‘01-Engine’. The progress bar stuttered. Then, a dialogue box appeared.