Comparison, functions and release of VCDS® (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) plus our software KDataScope and KPower
(actual VCDS version: 24.7.1)
We are official distributor of the VCDS manufacturer Ross-Tech®!
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VAG 1551/1552, VAS 5051/5052/5053/505x, VAS 6154
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VCDS
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VCDS
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| Function / Name |
KWP-1286 |
KWP-2000, UDS/ODX |
| 00 - Automatic Fault Scan |
Yes |
Yes |
| 01 - Detailed ECU Information |
Yes |
Yes |
| 02 - Read Fault Codes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 03 - Output Tests |
Yes |
Yes |
| 03 - Selective Output Tests |
Not Used |
Yes |
| 04 - Basic Settings |
Yes |
Yes |
| 05 - Clear Fault Codes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 06 - Quit Connection |
Yes |
Yes |
| 07 - ECU Coding |
Yes, with helper tooltip / LCode coding assistant |
Yes, with helper tooltip / LCode coding assistant |
| 08 - Measuring Values |
Yes |
Yes |
| 09 - Single Reading |
Yes |
Not Used |
| 10 - Adaption |
Yes |
Yes |
| 11 - Login/Security Access |
Yes |
Yes |
| 15 - Readiness Code |
Yes |
Yes |
| 33 - OBD2 |
No |
Yes |
| Data-Logging |
Yes |
Yes |
| Realtime Graphs |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1/4 Mile Run |
Yes |
Yes |
| EDC15/EDC16 Odometer Crosscheck |
Yes (read ECU mileage) |
Yes (read ECU mileage) |
| K1 / K2 Support |
Yes |
Yes |
| 7 Pin Code (only VAS) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Autom. Control Unit Scan |
Yes |
Yes |
| Guided Fault Detection (only VAS) |
Dieselschrauber VCDS Forum* |
Dieselschrauber VCDS Forum* |
| CAN-Bus Diagnostics (only VAS) |
Not used |
Yes |
| Vehicle Transport Mode |
Not used |
Yes |
| Fault Code Database |
Yes |
Yes |
| Assistent for Service-Reset, Battery Coding and Readiness |
Yes |
Yes |
| MOST Bus Diagnostics |
Yes |
Yes |
| Diagnostic Protection ("Schutz der Fahrzeug-Diagnose", SFD) |
SFD support |
SFD support |
| UDS/ODX/ASAM Support |
Yes |
Yes |
| Free Online-Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vehicle Power Measurement |
dieselschrauber KPower |
dieselschrauber KPower |
| Vehicle Acceleration Test (e.g. 0-100km/h) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Analyze VCDS Log Files and Maps |
dieselschrauber KDatascope |
dieselschrauber KDatascope |
| Technical-Support directly on the car |
Technical-Support |
Technical-Support |
| Platform independent diagnostics per web browser via WLAN/WIFI |
With HEX-NET car diagnostic hardware and VCDS-Mobile! |
KWP 1286 was the normal VAG communication protocol, KWP 2000 a later version. Actual control units use UDS/ODX an CAN bus. The HEX-NET (generation 2) is prepared for DoIP. VCDS stands for Vag-Com Diagnostic System. Since VCDS version 21.09 also ARM (ARM64) systems are supported. Last update: 27.09.2024
Known problems and functional restrictions of VCDS
VCDS screenshots and functions, VCDS manual
VCDS use cases
* The Dieselschrauber Community (community.dieselschrauber.org) helps you with vehicle diagnostics, fault detections and repair. An own VCDS-Support-Forum with the title 'Steuergeräte und Diagnose mit VCDS' and the English VCDS Ross-Tech® Wiki help you with your daily work with VCDS.
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