: Connect your cable to both your computer’s USB port and the car’s OBD-II port (or a 12V power source). Run the Utility VAGCOM_HWType.exe and click the Identify HW Type
is a vital configuration utility for automotive enthusiasts and independent mechanics working with Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) vehicles. This utility plays a critical role when attempting to flash, upgrade, or repair high-quality diagnostic cables (clones or aftermarket iterations of Ross-Tech VCDS hardware). vagcomhwtypeexe high quality
+--------------------+ +-----------------------+ +----------------------+ | Connect Interface | ----> | Run VAGCOM_HWType.exe | ----> | Click "Read" Button | | to Windows PC | | (As Administrator) | | to View HW Code | +--------------------+ +-----------------------+ +----------------------+ | v +--------------------+ +-----------------------+ +----------------------+ | Launch VCDS via | <---- | Flash Matched EEPROM | <---- | Verify Matches Safe | | Approved Loader | | & Firmware Files | | Firmware Database | +--------------------+ +-----------------------+ +----------------------+ : Connect your cable to both your computer’s