VCDS Tutorial ~ How to Use VCDS Scan Tool

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Today we have a VCDS Tutorial. I will walk you through the basics of using VCDS scan tool, including coding, fault codes, MVB, Basic settings, adaptation, Graphing, and more. If you are a VW or Audi tech, or DIY repairs on a VW/Audi you need to watch this video. This is a basic VCDS tutorial covering how to use the scan tool. #humblemechanic #VCDS
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@matthewnorris6082 4 жыл бұрын

Please do more videos on VCDS! Great tool and would like to learn it myself.

@ann-marienewbound9402 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a series of vcds videos, a complete series would probably be unattainable I’m sure but over time you could have an amazing collection. Great video as always

@Lonnie91a 5 жыл бұрын

There are very few videos like this that show everything you did. Most all videos are single little functions. I would love to see more about the measuring blocks and output testing. I’ve never used the graph function but now I know how. Thank you.

@robc5955 5 жыл бұрын

Super useful, thanks for this and keep them coming, been using vcds for 6 years but just basic stuff, and as you said I learnt some new stuff. Just on the SRi reset, if Ur car is UDS you will have to use adaptations in the instrument cluster module to reset the oil and inspection intervals, bit of a pain until you get used to it.

@91rss 5 жыл бұрын

hand brake on keeps daytime running lights off on certain countries also. I did the change to the throttle linear over time mod on a TDI.. 100% improvement. The Ross-Tech forum is handy as well. and the tech support is the best.

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you guys are enjoying the VCDS videos. What else should we cover?

@erictrinklein4408 5 жыл бұрын

Recently purchased the VCDS cable so I can do DIY maintenance on my VW. What laptop would you recommend or would a windows tablet work? There are basic guidelines on RossTech however I am curious what your experience has been... Thanks. Appreciate your content too!

@richrodriguez6543 5 жыл бұрын

Graphing for specific issues IE cat system, misfire, injector operation would be nice to see.

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

@@erictrinklein4408 Not the HP laptop I have. LOL I am going to be getting something new probably a Surface Pro 6

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

@@erictrinklein4408 You really don't need much in computing power. I also added bootcamp to my Mac book. I really like that

@acefighterpilot 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I envy the power of VCDS, though I'd love to see a similar video to this done on the R32 as well. As much as this is a fantastic ad for VCDS, I am not sure it's that much of an upgrade over ODBeleven for those of us with older systems, so it would be nice to see an example of that.

@carolynekeeler 2 жыл бұрын

You are my HERO for making this! I was one of (the many?) subscribers Who’d requested a “dumbed-down VCDS video. This is SO PERFECT because now I can take the elementary knowledge & apply it to your more advanced/ thorough videos on VCDS.🤓🎉😃 YAY!!! PS I finally got my Touareg back from the headliner / body shop. The former owner (May he Rest In Peace) got COVID before he could do any of the work. I may have the new guys fix her body up! Meanwhile- VCDS here I come!!

@jameswatson3330 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!! Thanks so much for this :) I've only done the basics with VCDS so this video has given me a bit more confidence to use it better.

@Andy351c 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles. I’ve been waiting for these type of tutorials. Please keep doing them.

@Stu-SB Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here in the UK with my brand new VCDS package, hunting through this box of tricks like Felix the Cat. This is crucial viewing, thanks so much for the uploading this, the depth this reaches is unreal !.. Think I'll be referring to this tomorrow..

@TrevorReaStewartnexus 5 жыл бұрын

loved it Charles. Any new VCDS videos would be greatly appreciated by the community I'm sure.

@vintagebikewurx3730 5 жыл бұрын

VCDS is awesome. It almost uses itself because it's so intuitive. And the Ross tech wikis are excellent. This tool helps sort out the convoluted cluster f that is vw diagnostics.

@1militarymike 5 жыл бұрын

That was great I got a couple of things from this video that I did not know, the more VCDS videos the better. keep them coming.

@lduranceau8046 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me how to get to the following programming: Module 46 Byte 35 DISABLE bit 0 (standard is enabled)

@stefanczechorskidds5536 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please continue the VCDS tutorials. Thank you!

@johnaclark1 5 жыл бұрын

Bring it on, Charles! I've been looking at getting VCDS but don't have any experience using it. This is fantastic!

@BearBoulder 4 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to find out reasoning between OBD11 and VCDS on which one to buy. As soon as you hit the Graphing portion of this tutorial I completely understood why people praise it. On top of all the logging, I think my purchase is well warranted. Thanks for the video!

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. OBDeleven is fine. But I think VCDS is more like a proper scan tool

@mania002 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice Charles. I would add that Ross-Tech has a very good customer support network. Once you register your cable you can participate in the forums and questions are usually addressed in a reasonable time frame.

@ThePracticalMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Great info. I picked up a VCDS hex can cable back in 2008 or so and it still functions great. I worked late on a 2016 Touareg last night with a interior light issue and the VCDS helped out a bunch. Unfortunately the factory SI is lacking for the j519 module.

@behindthebuild9498 5 жыл бұрын

ThePracticalMechanic where can I pick this up?

@theturquoisewarrior 5 жыл бұрын

CAR DOSE The VCDS HexCan cable is no longer available I believe. Those of us that have it (myself included) are very grateful to own one. Ross Tech (VCDS) now sell other versions.

@ruck-tech7163 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO BROTHER!!! PLEASE keep the VCDS videos coming. I've had it a few years now but only do novice things with it. Definitely need to learn more. Love your presentation!

@anthonygillesse7242 4 жыл бұрын

Have a vagcom for my brm tdi and has saved me piles of money, indispensable tool. Thanks for the video 🇨🇦

@tedtolentino4955 4 жыл бұрын

Charles, as always, very interesting and educational videos that you share with us. Can't thank you enough. Please, please continue your tutorials on the VCDS . I 'm still a newbie with this tool and it is awesome for someone like me. Mine is an older Ross-Tech interface (KII-USB) and I use it on my 2002 Passat. We now own a 2018 Tiguan and I am wondering if I can use this older Ross-Tech (updated to 19.6.2) interface with the newer Volkswagen to diagnose problems with the same ease as I am now able to do with the Passat. If it would not do an adequate job with the newer VWs and I upgrade my interface, which one would be your choice that would do the job on both vehicles? May I suggest the following if you have time to make these tutorials: how to change the day driving lights from always on to off, how to diagnose bad engine sensors that commonly malfunction, what graphing functions in VCDS are most useful to the DIYer. Thank you.

@AMS_KustomDipz 2 жыл бұрын

Videos like this are great, as the vcds experts on various pages look down on newcomers like we're nothing as we don't know as much, but they was in our position once! 🤷‍♂️

@gmcjetpilot 4 жыл бұрын

I got my Ross Tech rVCDS in 2011 for my JSW TDI. I have used it many times. It may sit for a year but then I use it. Priceless!!! It paid for itself many times over.

@petecurran3995 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Charles. I got vcds to deal with a parking sensor module on my 07 passat. Since then, many episodes with it and today I have a 2010 touran 1.4tsi with p10a4 and p0303, so fun coming my way. Keep ya posted! 👍🏻 Well, not coil or plug so looking at injector next.....

@infidel24 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought mine to use on my 05 touareg v8 so this is perfect timing. Thank you

@JDJD-mw9rr 3 жыл бұрын

How's the cam chain tensioners? I already replace one on my 2005 Audi A8 4.2l and need to do the other soon

@infidel24 3 жыл бұрын

@@JDJD-mw9rr That was the 1st thing I had done on my Touareg. Full timing belt and tensioners as well as other maintenance stuff. It was a $5k bill but I wanted to make sure it would last.

@JDJD-mw9rr 3 жыл бұрын

@@infidel24 ya very smart, I did the Timing belt myself and only the driver side tensioner. It took me a week, the whole front end must come apart, front of the engine, and then to get the tensioners done you have to take the cams out of the head. It's a huge job, I'm not looking forward to doing the other side lol. Has yours been reliable? So far mines been great besides the maintenance

@jarjarss5123 5 жыл бұрын

VCDS was the first mod for my 2011 Audi S5, and I tell all self wrencher's it's a most have. More videos, rookie and pro series.

@elysianflowers5728 4 жыл бұрын

Suuuuuuuper helpful! Im starting to play around with my fsi b6 passat, 2006, she's so much fun to drive, I'm trying to learn everything I can to keep her going. I used to build robots competitively and did well back then, so this is different, but much the same. Thanks again, will be looking for the next video!

@TheShalomstead 11 ай бұрын

I did it. I paid my dues and just ordered a RossTech VCDS. Now I’m here to learn what I can. I found the 2016 Passat that I leased brand new, for sale, and I bought it. I was so upset that I had to adult and turn this car back in. We couldn’t afford two payments and needed something bigger for the family so we leased a ‘19 Atlas. So I got my baby back and she needs some TLC. I’m sure that my wife’s ‘14 Jetta is going to be happy about it as well. Thanks for the video brother!

@craig84downunder 5 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos to date Charles, looking forward to seeing more

@kreparAZ 5 жыл бұрын

Great info and looking forward to more in vcds on the golf r! Good job dude!

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bojanjokanovic2704 4 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic hi, where i can find free version vcds download? please link. txn

@troyboy2027 5 жыл бұрын

Dude I’ve had my unlimited Vin vcds cable for like 3yrs and haven’t used it yet because I know I wouldn’t have a clue as to what I am doing. Please make more tutorials on VCDS! Thanks man you rock!

@asablack1364 3 жыл бұрын

You and Diresta are the only two on KZfaq that I don’t have to speed up to 1.75X. Thanks for that, love these videos.

@IAMFOOZY 4 жыл бұрын

I NEED EVERYTHING VCDS. Please and thank you

@tedjohnson64 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Charles! Would love to see more like this, in particular: 1) how to check for chain wear/stretch, 2) are their values to monitor which indicate carbon cleaning may be needed, 3) a series on frequently used sections of VCDS for troubleshooting common mk6 GTI problems. Last but not least, I'm a bit surprised that you recommend a battery tender for the battery. I'd think that the vast majority of things VCDS does would be extremely low current draw, when compared to (for example) starting the car (which is a massive drain on the battery).

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Great video topics. I ALWAYS want a maintainer when the key is on and the car isn’t running

@tedjohnson64 5 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic Good point, better safe than sorry (re: battery maintainer).

@uwebeck1965 10 ай бұрын

hi, can you make a video how to get the clock displayed in the dashboard with (VCDS). has a Vw t-cross style + from 2019. etc. Uwe Beck.

@garyhill7349 4 жыл бұрын

I found you video for good and informative. Having never used vcds before it take a little time to know how to use it and this is a big help thanks

@scottpeters1142 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see more of these how to's with the VCDS. I haven't found any other great resources for learning this tool :)

@egomezmx65 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, please keep them coming, I do have this scanner but I don't know how to use it very well, for example, in minute 18:19 there is a screen for Service Reminder Interval, it shows a value on row 4 on oil quality of poor oil quality, and even when I just change the oil it is still the same. So is the car actually checking the oil quality with a sensor or is that just more like a counter, for example, after so meany miles after the service it will say poor oil quality. Even when I enter the value for the next service it still reads poor oil quality. And another question is who do I now the correct values that it should read, in what publicly available manual can I found the baseline values?. Thanks Charles! congratulations on all your videos!

@fredjones5327 5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you did this I’ve only attempted to use my vcd once.. only cause I don’t know how lol

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

:) If this helps please give it a share. :)

@fredjones5327 5 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic cool beans!!

@sev3n386 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video and your channel so much! Just purchased a 2010 Gti Tsi with all of the typical issues already delt with; timing chain, pcv, water pump, etc., and was interested in getting the enthusiast vcds to stay on top of my tsi and keep her as minst condition as I can for a long time. My 08 rabbit as well.

@jaimaUK 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Chic, very helpful/informative and helps DIY newbies like me get to know some of the basics. Thank you 👍

@victoraurimirpichardocalde6825 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Charles, I need to work!!! * grabs popcorn and starts watching

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry... Not sorry :P

@ThisIsReMarkable 5 жыл бұрын

"Volkswagen HATES him!! Here's why!"

@peanutbutterisfu 9 ай бұрын

Naw the thing is as far as doing actual diagnostic work you need to be able to interpret the information ur looking at plus most people don’t know how to do any actual coding. All he’s doing is giving vw free advertising

@RAM512 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. HumbleMechanic Charles ! I know this is an older video, but I just now at last got my very own VCDS !! I would very much like to see many videos on how to do this and that ! Im excited to use this the help in keeping my VW healthy! Hope you will make more videos in this subject! Thank You!!

@jrteal 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot like this video enough. You sir, are a gentleman, and a scholar. This walk through was super helpful. This alone made me subscribe!

@ismailkaracakaya260 2 жыл бұрын

you did not show how to connect VCDS lol

@esso50 6 ай бұрын

I would definitely like to see more VCDS videos. I just bought my controller and there's a lot to learn. Your channel has been the best for teaching that's for sure. Thank you

@alpha3turbo 4 жыл бұрын

Really great, you're right Charles, you always find out something you didn't know with these videos. Great job, keep 'em coming!!!

@brantr7582 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man definitely helpful, had to watch a couple times to get to get all the info lol. Need to order my cable sooner, more videos would be awesome too!!

@martinkesselaar9522 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Also have a Ross-Tech without the restriction. Keep those vids coming please.

@adimih2120 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely more VCDS videos, please! Thank you!

@bumantoo1 4 жыл бұрын

More vcds vids plz! I am in the middle of purchasing my first VW- 2009 Touareg R50 - and I am trying to learn all I can on diy maintenance to save some cash.

@SailingWithDave 10 ай бұрын

This video is brilliant. Thank-you very much for sharing. I know its a little old now, but still a really great overview for a novice trying to get to grips with VCDS.

@thjakits 4 жыл бұрын

Hey HM! DEFINITELY do more VCDS stuff!! Awesome!! Thanx! Especially if you can get hold of CRD VAG diesels!!

@jeremygriffith886 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you'll even get this message brother, but you turned me from a DIYer to a professional VW tech in a matter of a year. BIG THANKS to you and Jalopnic, DAP and all you do. Thanks a million times over. --Griff P.S. Im going to copy and paste my comment to other videos so you'll actually see what I wrote and maybe...JUST MAYBE...Ill get a response. ONE LOVE

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

LOL I try and see all of them! Thanks for the kind words. :)

@therealderjett 5 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting on this video. Thank you.

@dmbworks8094 5 жыл бұрын

great video, appreciate the insight. still need to get myself one. my engine fan quit working and now my ac fan has quit also. im pretty sure its the fan module but would be great to test it with the vcds and a bench test.

@joker4eva4life 5 жыл бұрын

This content is great really helpful Charles I been considering getting vcds for ages but with a bit more of an understanding of it if you do more videos like this i’m getting one ASAP. But dude don’t forget the hands on mechanics vids still love them too.

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

;) more of that too.... We have a brand new R to play with :)

@vicbliz 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Just bought the Ross Tech VCDS and now have to educate myself so these vids are great resource. Keep em coming and Thanks a million.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@toews15 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I learned a couple of things. Keep up the good work!

@bryan_turner 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I look forward to the more in depth videos.

@ashley-ls2kj 5 жыл бұрын

Hi charles! Just got the humble mechanic wrench and the awesome extras. Thank you again!

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! So happy you got it!!!

@kevinsnowden4672 4 жыл бұрын

Ur tutorials are excellent.... 07 a3 190k passed NYS inspection She was supposed 2b a hoopty but I feel in love with her. Thank you 🙏

@redfire122 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best youtube tutorials I have watched. Thank-you and please continue with more.

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@georgesam5020 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man i was looking for this video

@larryruben5681 5 жыл бұрын

Love the VCDS video, more please!

@TheRallyCoop 5 жыл бұрын

More details on each section. Thanks for making great videos!

@brettv5724 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice and useful, good background and walkthrough. Please do more of this! Thanks.

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MrArneduck 5 жыл бұрын

This was actualy a great help for me. Just strated out using VCDS sience a couple of friends started driving golfs... I'm a saab guy...

@patkelly7999 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Charles, very well explained:):)

@xain91 3 жыл бұрын

My VCDS kit just arrived today, thanks for making this video, I feel like I learnt a lot from watching it.

@burcacristian214 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video ! Very helpful! I new to the VCDS software! Thanks

@AliMackMechanical 5 жыл бұрын

Good video as allways VCDS is a great programme and helped me out a few times. Would highly recommend it.👍

@bigdmccoy5507 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. The info helped alot.

@duncan.g.burton 4 жыл бұрын

Your VCDS video's are truly the best on the Net. Thank you 👍 Is there any chance you can demonstrate how to copy and reprogram a VW Comfort Control Module ? Many thanks 😊

@arnoldcrament8990 5 жыл бұрын

Great video like usual! I know the VW/Audi factory scan tool uses a function that's called GFF(guided faultfinding)-so my question is does VCDS simply rely on personal experience and factory manuals or does it have a similar function or procedure?

@Keepin-it-wheel101 5 жыл бұрын

Vcds videos are great. To be able to navigate this software give us the courage to purchase and use it....

@brianmcnitt8161 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am looking forward to more advanced VCDS tutorials. I sure enjoy your channel👍👍

@yournamehere1079 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love your all your vids, very helpfull and informative.

@tjcampbell811 6 ай бұрын

Such a fabulous overview of VCDS. Well done!

@Kohnojake01 5 жыл бұрын

Vcds is so powerful and easy! I went to buy b5 audi. It had a fault code from immobilizer, car started for 1second and shut of. 5 mins googling and a first timer (me) got the car running for good with vcds!

@monsef1954 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for all what you do ,, maybe we need more tutorial videos in adaptations and the use of long codes

@gplusgplus2286 4 жыл бұрын

Have vcds, learned a ton of stuff from this video. Many thanks!

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@_mendoza.99 4 жыл бұрын

it would be amazing if you did more videos, just got an Audi and im super interested in learning more

@Paddington2000 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, we definitely want more, thank's 👍

@aspect42 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was a super helpful intro.

@tawtaw1988 4 жыл бұрын

Love the VCDS videos ur making, thanks!

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TonysTechAndCars 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Keep them coming

@robemail2 11 ай бұрын

Thanks - I was hoping for a review, but this was amazingly better. So much needed info for me on my 2004 Passat ATQ

@jongover4901 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! great explanation on the vcds

@carolynekeeler 5 жыл бұрын

Yay! This is just the video I needed :)

@usflorida5157 4 жыл бұрын

You're the best! Thank you for help...!

@keltecshooter 3 жыл бұрын

Almost 30 years in the field and aways learning , nice video

@aaronhempy9906 5 жыл бұрын

Have the latest interface. Still a great video Charles. Good tool. Wireless feature is amazing. Still have a 20ft USB cable hooked so I don't forget it. A grand is a pretty big deal.

@user-cj2vu4jn7v 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful keep them coming I have 13 vws so my rosstech gets allot of use lol

@elipastura4419 2 жыл бұрын

this is an excellent video, wish i had seen this when i was in vcds for my audi. great information

@mortont1210 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I need to scan my 2009 VW CC. The EPC light has come on.. I'm going to do a key on, engine off. Gateway List then Auto Scan

@belaantal592 5 жыл бұрын

Love this guy :)

@sciCHD Жыл бұрын

Yes Charles thanks a lot for getting into this VCDS, let's cover some common DCT issues with it !

@geriatricginger 5 жыл бұрын

Love the VCDS vids, HM!

@javierpiles5833 2 жыл бұрын

Super great video! Love to see more about what to look for in VCDS when you buy a used car. Sure it has thousands of views. One question I have... If I buy a used car and are all previous errors deleted, how can I really know the status of the car? Is there a way to "reset to default" to see the error memory history? Thanks again! Very usefull content!