How to read cluster EEPROM - Audi A3, S3, A4, S4, RS4 & Golf Mk4 R32 Gen. VAG EEPROM Programmer link

Using bench harness, windows 7 and VAG EEPROM - tutorial.
UPDATE - many people are lost when trying to find VAG eeprom programmer so here is a direct link drive.google.com/file/d/1w1QT...
+ DIY Bench Harness wiring video 👉 • VW Audi Instrument Clu...
Use windows 7 or below (many people report it doesn't work in windows 10)

[@ianpgonzaga]

DIY bench harness wiring video here ▶kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIKcfnWloteIaNE VAG EEPRO Programmer download ⬇drive.google.com/file/d/1w1QTwrITIo4Rg8tcfJwHJ8Qd9ERC_NLK/view

[@richardmills5450]

Ill have a play in this coming week and see how I get on cheers

[@abdula2705]

This program ned password????

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@abdula2705 no password needed for the download.

[@abdula2705]

@@ianpgonzaga thank you broo

[@user-bo1ql8nd4d]

I been looking every where for this link you are my hero dawg you the GOAT for real g

[@ianpgonzaga]

Haha. Thanks! 🙏

[@JohnSmith-ez9dx]

Thanks Ian. I figured it out. Defffinetely worth shooting a video.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Fantastic. Glad you got it working.

[@dtnel]

I see you have a wiring setup. IF I go to salvage yard and get a set of connectors will the connectors be pinned out the same for example on a 2000 VW Beetle? It has a cluster that shows 2002 or 2003 time frame as I don't have it in front of me. A wiring setup for the back of the single cluster assembly is what I have. Also can this software be used via OBD on the vehicle if we are able to extract the pin code or not? If so then I think I may have have the pin code as I used a aftermarket scan tool available for locksmithing. If I knew which wires were what we needed to hookup as in power 12v, negative?, CAN, Prog, etc I would use a pinout as I have a programmer by Autel as well.

[@mrcarexpert20]

U explained so nice and calmly , I wish u were my teacher 😂

[@ianpgonzaga]

thanks iddy ;)

[@aurelianhosu9966]

@@ianpgonzaga hi Ian i Need your help

[@MohammadHoro-ix2ox]

@@ianpgonzaga I mean. I learn from you

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@MohammadHoro-ix2ox oh that's awesome! i'm glad it is helpful. Next video to come soon for making test harness.

[@user-fy5mb3sw7t]

@@ianpgonzaga I want you to teach me more about vag programer

[@Quant-Beat]

I have exactly this VDO cluster but black background, are these not possible to change km without connecting EEPROM-reader straight into the cluster demounted?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Sorry i didn't see your reply. I have never done the KM change with the EEPROM off the PCB. Only requirement in this generation cluster is to have it read and write over OBD port.

[@Bot_967]

Hey. I’ve done the boost gauge/lap timer mod on an S3 8p cluster. But do you know how to change the range of the boost gauge so it uses the full bar animation? I’m guessing there is a standard range like .2bar to 1.5bar that would need to be changed. Thanks

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hmmm not sure sorry.

[@NickyyDubbs]

You should make a video on how to turn IMMO off and correct mileage when switching clusters

[@4u8v9a1l]

doesn't work for golf 5 and skoda octavia 2, help? rx timeout or ecu not found!

[@stevenharpervw]

If I buy a second Audi TT mk1 (2002) cluster with a good working mfa lcd display is it just a case of swapping the immobile codes ?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yeah pretty much. You just need to have the right hardware to do the job :)

[@user-ml5cw6xu6k]

Good afternoon. What adapter did you use with the vag eeprom?

[@ianpgonzaga]

No adaptor. I use OBD reader ross-tech hex+can

[@Tel411]

I have a golf MK4 2002 plate. What would I need to be able to read the secret pin (sku) and also program a key so the remote fob works? Thank you in advance

[@ianpgonzaga]

Tel check out the description - you will find the tools and download links in there ☺️

[@mptrader1620]

Few questions please. WIll it work with Ross-Tech VCDS Lite and will the EEPROM work with Win 10 or is there another version for windows 10. And I am a little confused regarding saving the info Are you saving everything or just the info towards the bottom. And if towards the bottom I am a bit confused how yo do just that? Or is it simply reading the EEPROM and saving it as a file then connecting the second cluster and then reading and saving the second EEPROM then opening and then writing the second cluster with the first cluster's EEPROM. Thanks

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hello! Probably won't work with VCDS lite cable but you can try. The program definitely does NOT work on windows 10. :( You save the entire file but manipulate the data section as in the video. Good luck!

[@wafi3187]

Can i do this while the cluster being installed in the car? I’ve been having issue with immobilizer so I want to adapt my key and to do that I have to pull SKC but I have absolutely no clue on how to do that lol finally came to this eeprom thing but all these wiring is no way I can do without blowing up the house. I have full version VCDS

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yes. This is over OBD so as long as you have power to the cluster you can follow this :)

[@nbenson243]

I do have few questions. I have a 2003 Vw jetta tdi maual transmission and the instrument cluster I think is dead or no responsive. Is this like cloning the Instrument cluster? If so can I transfer all of my instrument clusters data to a used one from another Tdi of the same year and have to work in my vehicle with almost no issue? Also does it have to be another TDI cluster or can it be a gasline cluster? Thank you for the great Video and info.

[@Quant-Beat]

This VAG EEPROM Programmer would easily work with a KKL- or K-line USB interface? EEPROM Programmer is not picky, correct?

[@ianpgonzaga]

yes it works over K-line

[@BozardsInAlaska]

Would I use something like this to also program a new key (2001 VW Eurovan)?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yeah most likely

[@twix92]

Any idea on where to start or look for when trying to add gauges sweep at start up for other cars like Honda where no one seems to have done this before or there's existing code?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Sorry i thought i had already replied. I have no clue about Honda clusters sorry! Might be best to check some Japanese car based forums.

[@user-fy5mb3sw7t]

@@ianpgonzaga can this program work work Benz ml350 Bluetec 2015

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@user-fy5mb3sw7t no not for Mercedes

[@wesleyreynolds3820]

Hello, what cables are compatible with the vag eprom programmer? Any links on where to get the correct cable. Thank you

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey Wesley. I detail these in the video. Just Google the model number chipset I provide.

[@jorgemat8080]

That is some good explanation, I just have one question; to get the pin code is it all the same on eeprom and how do you know which lines to look at for pin information.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Thanks 👍 The PIN location differ depending what car/model cluster. VAG eeprom programmer does the PIN decoding for you but without that program it was kind of figuring it out as per information from forums like Nefmoto.

[@jorgemat8080]

@@ianpgonzaga thank you.

[@wesleyreynolds3820]

Hello, would this setup you have running be able to access a Audi A4 B7-RB8 crypto cluster? Thanks

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey. Ummm maybe. There is a crypto Bosch option in this program. I haven't tried though.

[@UDRElectronics]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful. I wish you were a little more explicit on the wiring around there. It's a little hard to see what you did there

[@ianpgonzaga]

Udrea Alexandru Robert at which point? Maybe I can explain a little more in reply.

[@CercelMarius]

blue connector pin 1 and 23 to 12v. pin 24 to ground. green connector pin 28 is k-line. for obd pin 4 and 5 to ground. pin 16 to 12v and pin 7 is k-line. connect pin 7 from obd to pin 28 at green connector

[@aurelianhosu9966]

@@ianpgonzaga hi for cluster audi a4 b7 its work?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@aurelianhosu9966 a4 b7. Maybe. I have never tried … with a b6 it needs a slightly different wiring and buttons to press. You can see the a4 options in the menus.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@Michael Liles thanks. The b6 green plug wiring is different. But you use the other option in VAG eeprom (for Bosch a4) to read the cluster. Dash > Bosch (the option for A4 b6 are here)

[@schmago1348]

hi, can you tell me whether to replace All with the letters FF on the airbag computer to reinstall the crash. because my device does not erase automatically. Basically how to know where to put which letters and numbers if necessary. Or replacing start to end with "FF" resets the crash in the airbag computer? thanks again

[@ianpgonzaga]

Oh I don't know this aspect of coding sorry!!! My only tip is to compare the code of a crashed module vs not crashed and then find the sections that are different and restore it to the non crashed version.

[@Hype2death]

Will this work on a 2005 audi a6 quattro with cluster in car? I need to get the pin to pair some keys. If not do you what program will work?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Good question. What is the ecu in this car ?

[@PauliusNORCO]

Hi. Maybe You will know, is it possible to use hex-v2 cable for this? I had no luck trying and from forum reads it seems, that you have to use cheap blue ones vag kkl 409 cables.

[@ianpgonzaga]

I have been using my hex+can ross tech cable in this video. I have no experience with the Hex V2 but i assume it should work. Worth a try. Just remember to set the cable setting to remove the smart mode.

[@PauliusNORCO]

@@ianpgonzaga i have tried, but just getting "No ecu" message. /= Cable works great with vcds and reads the instrument cluster.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@PauliusNORCO played with all the settings in VAG EEPROM program?

[@PauliusNORCO]

@@ianpgonzaga Are there any? I see only "Options" field with com1, com2 and USB selection. In VCDC I unchecked "Boot in intelligent mode"

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@PauliusNORCO yeah that’s all I had to do on hex+can In VAG eeprom it is set to USB on my machine.

[@bolivarveras473]

thank you very much

[@Quant-Beat]

You have an original Ross Tech USB-OBD2 interface and that works with this VAG EEPROM Programmer V1.19?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yes I use original hex+can cable for this.

[@Benko_DieseL]

If i have 20.12 vcds cable,can i read the eeprom on any golf 4 with this vag eeprom programmer so i can enable needle sweep?

[@Quant-Beat]

Pin 28 in the green socket on the cluster, the K-line?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yep you're right 😉

[@aizenbankai8027]

is possible to change the language set in audi mmi to allow japan to europe conversion? Procedure pleas

[@ianpgonzaga]

Most likely with different software and hardware. Not with VAG eeprom. Please find ELECTROVAG in Facebook for this help.

[@786hunzavalley]

Hi nice video. Thanks. I have 2 working cables vagtacho 5.0 and Vcds 21.9 . Both connects fine. I want to read pin code of 2008 golf gti and 2011 sharan. Will it work? 2nd question, I have japan imported car , it has Japanese spec only. I have bought the cluster of same year , model & part number , can I transfer all uk specs data to Japanese cluster except VIN & mileage. Thanks.

[@ianpgonzaga]

This program is for older mk4 gen vehicles so for your purpose it will not work.

[@786hunzavalley]

@@ianpgonzaga it’s mk5 & 2011 sharan, not mk4 .. I can connect Vcds properly but it doesn’t work with Vcds cable and says “no ECU found”

[@786hunzavalley]

@@ianpgonzaga sorry I thought you said it’s not mk4. So what tool I should use to read pin codes of mk5 golf, sharan 1N golf mk6?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@786hunzavalley you want something like ABRITES X horse SVCI smok

[@786hunzavalley]

@@ianpgonzaga thanks. Will have a look. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@alainarba]

cAn we make it directly on car gateway 5 odb connector) in the car or must we connect in direct on vcds cable

[@ianpgonzaga]

The cars this process works in don't depend on can bus to communicate. It's usually K LIne with these cars b

[@xt0]

hi i have a a3 8p 08 i want to change from no display cluster to white fis cluster what is the cheapest way i can do this thanks!

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi @xt0 this method will not work on 8P generation. That needs a different set of tools like xhorse or VVDI (not cheap)

[@ammreid]

Hello, can you provider the Pin out for connections? RB8 - A4

[@ianpgonzaga]

Here is a good resource. www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/showthread.php/185401-A4-bosch-RB8-Pinout?p=1741819&viewfull=1#post1741819

[@SoondoockTVstream]

Hi, if I have japanese car and some dash text is in japanese, is it possible to make translation editing dump file?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi. I wouldn't know how to do this. Sorry.

[@gtech6394]

hello is this software work for 2013 audi a4 ?

[@shadiomar4193]

Hey! I have read an eeprom of an A3 8P VDO cluster using an eeprom programmer but I need to find the login pin code from the file, is there a way to do that? If I open the file with this program will it read it or is it encrypted?

[@ianpgonzaga]

You cannot use this for the later model instrument cluster. You need to use something more sophisticated... Like ABRITES

[@richardmills5450]

What OBD cable do you use as ive tried it with the VCDS HEX-V2 cable and it says device not found ??

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey Richard. It'll only work with hex+can or the blue ft232rl cable mentioned Many ppl have tried with hex V2 it just doesn't work unfortunately

[@richardmills5450]

@@ianpgonzaga Ok ill try get one of those cables and see how I get on. Ill let you know cheers for your help.

[@kreso0]

I have fake HEX-V2 Dual-k&CAN VAG/ISO Interface cable can I get the same results as you with that cable?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Maybe. Just need to try it :)

[@vaxuka]

Can you tell me which pins to use to replace Eeprom Ch 314a without disassembling the instrument cluster?

[@ianpgonzaga]

vaxo tamazashvili can I clarify - you want to replace an eeprom chip or just the code??

[@vaxuka]

@@ianpgonzaga only baits needs to removal. Miles to km, gallons to litres

[@ianpgonzaga]

vaxo tamazashvili I see. You usually do this in VCDS. Change the country to match that of one that uses the measurements you desire.

[@kengarage]

Hi. I have skoda superb 1 clusters and I can't read eeprom. Clusters are latest version from 2007-2008 ( white dash and dpf ). Eeprom programmer give " can't read it, eeprom area locked" and commander after a few tries with " trying different login codes " give " wrong security / login code ". I have tried many methods with info found on internet , connected with blue kkl cable and with serial cable, same result. I read somewhere that it would be immo3 crypto and it can only be read directly from the memory, with a programmer. This is true? I also tried crypto/ set as new etc... No result.

[@ianpgonzaga]

With pq35 cluster you need something like SMOK or Abrites to do the job🙂

[@alexandremarujo419]

Hello what kind of cable obd2 usb do you use?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Alex. I use Ross Tech HEX CAN on this video

[@juriaronija2550]

Hello , i have audi b7 tdi and i wan’t to order custom cluster backrounds 1:1 as rs4 b7 still having tdi revs but top speed will be 310 instead of 260 on tdi Car is getting modded so it will reach 300 😊 What do i need to edit or do so the speedo will show correct speed with new backrounds ? Thanks!

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Juri. There would probably be something in eeprom you can edit. You might want to search forums like nefmoto, cartechnology, digital kaos for the exact info.

[@user-fy5mb3sw7t]

How to get codes of mileage in EEPROM

[@Oliver-fn5ks]

Hi Ian! Does this method work even if the cluster is in place in the car, or it only work on the bench?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey Oliver. Good q - either works ;)

[@Oliver-fn5ks]

@@ianpgonzaga Thank you! You are awesome! :)

[@user-fy5mb3sw7t]

Can I change mileage for Benz,tiquan and toureg using dat idea

[@ianpgonzaga]

No. They need a different hardware and software setup.

[@LetsPlaysomeGamezPC]

Hi can i put a vdo eeprrom on a rb8 eeprrom i have mk4 bosh rb8 eeprrom I want to work with dashdump edit and its only for vdo eeprrom

[@ianpgonzaga]

I have never tried so I don't know Best thing to do is read the file and code structure. If it's the same - probably will work.

[@renaudraffi9365]

is there any way how to make such like cable to test on a desk ? i have a polo 9N, but want to have one for most VAG cars

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yes there's a way to do this. I still haven't made the video yet. There are usually wiring differences between different generations though. So you might need a few looms depending how many different cluster you want to work on.

[@renaudraffi9365]

@@ianpgonzaga I was planning to make a universal cable for most VAG models with different type of plugs. My car uses a black 8 pin plug and a green one for example. The Passat B5.5 use only blue and green. So I believe the OBD2 will stay the same but the different plugs to each cluster changes. So maybe instead of making a single cable for each car, maybe make one with more plugs on it for all VAG's

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@renaudraffi9365 yeah you will need multiple harness. Not all pinout universal. Good luck!

[@James_Hetfild]

Hello Goodnight. congratulations on the work. could you give me a link where I download the vag eprom programmer. thanks.

[@ianpgonzaga]

drive.google.com/file/d/1w1QTwrITIo4Rg8tcfJwHJ8Qd9ERC_NLK/view?usp=drivesdk

[@mattallott6662]

can i just plug it straight into my car into the obd port because ive already fitted my new cluster

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yes you can use the car to communicate through obd even if it is not yet matched.

[@fredymredy]

I have hex V2 cable (not original). Can use the vag eeprom programmer software? Or any other program that i can read the 7-digit SKC on my golf 5?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Good question. No not compatible with the program or to do what you want with your car. Beat to look into SMOK or ABRITES etc

[@fredymredy]

@@ianpgonzaga I cannot find any software named SMOK, but i did find ABRITES Commander Software and ill test it to see if it works with this cable.

[@Maxdubi]

Would this work for a 2011 A3? Car shuts off 2 seconds right after starting and throws an immobilizer blocked engine start code but key fob works and locks and unlocks the car.

[@ianpgonzaga]

No this program is for the 8L generation. 8P instrument clusters require more sophisticated program like ABRITES.

[@Maxdubi]

@@ianpgonzaga Thx for the quick reply. What do you think my problem may be? I bought the car at an auction and it was in a front end wreck before. I checked all the fuses I could find and checked the wiring underneath the steering column going to the immobilizer and there doesn’t seem to be any breaks.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@Maxdubi I would probably scan it first. Do an Auto scan. Since you say it's had a crash there's probably crash data in the airbag module that will stop the car from running. If so the airbag module needs replacing. This also means you might need to fix the battery isolator fuse which will be activated in a big crash. When activated it cuts off power to the engine to protect it. It's on the battery. Looks like this: www.justgermanparts.co.uk/body/sensors/audi-a1-8x-2011-19-battery-isolator-fuse-cutoff-overload-switch-4f0915519/ But first - get a scan ;)

[@richardmills5450]

Good video, a bit more detail and a longer video would be great..Cheers

[@ianpgonzaga]

Thanks Richard. What else did you wanna know??

[@richardmills5450]

@@ianpgonzaga As a previous person said more wiring detail etc and the eeprom coding and saving. cheers

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@richardmills5450 instrument cluster bench harness details here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIKcfnWloteIaNE I don't understand what you mean by eeprom coding and saving?

[@joopvanbree3954]

Hello, nice and clear explanation! I had one question. I've done the golf 4 bench setup but im trying to fix an audi a3 8L cluster. Do you maybe have the pinout for this one? Thanks in advance.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey there. What is the brand of the A3 cluster? If magneti this program won’t work.

[@joopvanbree3954]

@@ianpgonzaga it's a VDO 8L0919880F S3 fis cluster

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@joopvanbree3954 pinout here. www.audi-sport.net/xf/attachments/screen-shot-2017-02-16-at-07-58-04-jpg.117593/

[@joopvanbree3954]

@@ianpgonzaga legend. Thanks a lot!

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@user-tg8st5yq6l no sorry this only works for older cars

[@edgari1180]

is it possible to add lane , parking assist etc on vw mk4 2004

[@ianpgonzaga]

Good question. I haven't seen anything like this done before.

[@schmago1348]

salut, pouvez-vous me dire s'il faut remplacer Tout par les lettres FF sur le calculateur d'airbag pour réinstaller le crash. car mon appareil ne s'efface pas automatiquement. MERCI

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi. I'm sorry can you please post in English? Merci beaucoup 😘

[@_giuseppe_4249]

what cable did you use? kkl 409.1 (blue) or k can (black)?

[@ianpgonzaga]

You can use the blue. But in this video I am probably using genuine Ross tech VCDS cable.

[@_giuseppe_4249]

@@ianpgonzaga I tried both the blue cable and the VAG 18.2 clone on an Audi A3 2005 but it says "ecu not found" why?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@_giuseppe_4249 maybe check com port settings in device manager.

[@sashr6221]

Do you know what values to change to enable boost gauge and oil Temps?

[@ianpgonzaga]

On a mk4 gen cluster? It's impossible sorry...

[@sashr6221]

Sorry , for a s3 8p

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@sashr6221 for that you need to get into the hex data of the cluster. Not doable with this program but look up abrites, smok, X prog

[@Dachs209]

I'm not sure if i understood it correctly. I have to change my cluster on my Audi A3 8L '01. If I make a copy of my old EEPROM and paste it onto the new cluster, will it automatically work? Or what is this step (copying the EEPROM) else for?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yep you're right. Youll be able to transfer the EEPROM data over like you mention

[@Dachs209]

@@ianpgonzaga so also the immo will work with the new cluster without any other adaptations or changes?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@Dachs209 yes that file you pull Includes immo, VIN and key information

[@rizzlypig9822]

How are you able to do this without communication from ecu? When I try to read eeprom it just says "no ecu found" or something like that, both in the car obd port and the diy test bench I made. My car already has immo disabled and as far as I know it should be impossible to retrive the instrument cluster login code without ecu communication. How are you able to do it? I have a 1999 s4 b5 and a 2001 s4 b5 instrument cluster.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi rizzly. Need to check your wiring of the test harness or maybe your cable isn't right.

[@rizzlypig9822]

@@ianpgonzaga finnaly figured it out, i set my vcds cabel to ‘’stupid’’ mode by disabling a setting and it worked thank you!

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@rizzlypig9822 Ah yes. I think I mention this in here ?

[@rizzlypig9822]

@@ianpgonzaga ah maybe my bad i was skipping through trying to find out how and i thought it didnt work because my immo was disabled and therefor my speedometer didnt communicate with ecu and i thought that was why it saud no ecu found lol.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@rizzlypig9822 😂 all good. Pays to not rush lol

[@paleposition]

I'm swapping out an immo2 cluster for an immo3 is the process the same? The immo2 is from 1998 golf 4 gti and immo3 from b5.5 passat vr6 half fis. I have both pins of the immo2(original) and immo3 passat cluster

[@ianpgonzaga]

Will be very similar. Just make sure you do the immo matching process in VCDS too

[@paleposition]

@@ianpgonzaga How does the immo matching process work in vcds? Thank you for the reply your awesome man!

[@paleposition]

​@@ianpgonzagaYou mean to adapt the keys in Instrument settings?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@paleposition no no you also need to login to the newer cluster

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@paleposition wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Immobilizer_III_Immobilizer_Swapping_(Instrument_Cluster) That step.

[@Quant-Beat]

Ian, please. I bought a VAG Commander 5.5 but it seems not working, false. I have a functioning Ross Tech, an original which I do servicing with on my car. I have tried the VAG EEPROM Programmer V1.19, but it won't work. I believe I have crap-ware. This is not available more on Internet as before, or the last remaining are crap. Could you send me a file copy of this V1.19?

[@ianpgonzaga]

did you put your genuine ross tech onto "dumb mode"?

[@Quant-Beat]

Yes, and tried with common KKL. It appears that the software itself is just in lack of driving routines. It might be that it has never ever worked, that version.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@Quant-Beat if cable is genuine ross tech hex can first version it should work.

[@Quant-Beat]

The VAG EEPROM Programmer V1.19 has no trace of any port, it doesn’t know anything in input/output exists. I believe the software is just defect.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@Quant-Beat sounds like your drivers not installed properly or you need to manually switch com port in devices manager

[@carlosgohn8659]

Hi i try this method with jaeger ,after cinnect all pins and obd ,vag eeprom sned tx chechsum error. Cable vcds works on jaeger or i need cable vag k+can???

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Carlos this process is good for VDO instrument clusters. Jaeger never works with this setup. So sorry!

[@carlosgohn8659]

@@ianpgonzaga thanks sir. Yes jaeger magnetti need other cable ,vag k+can commander or carprog .

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@carlosgohn8659 yeah that's correct. Jaeger is annoying cluster LOL but love the car (TT)

[@BozardsInAlaska]

My SKC (login) is blank when I run mine. What did I miss? Thanks!

[@ianpgonzaga]

Maybe your cluster is earlier model without this data?

[@BozardsInAlaska]

@@ianpgonzaga 2001 VW Eurovan?

[@Dachs209]

I tried to follow all your instructions, but it still doesn‘t work. So maybe it‘s the cable. I‘m using a cheap HEX+CAN cable, but in the VCDS test, it shows that CAN is not ready. So do I need another cable or can I check something else for mistakes?

[@ianpgonzaga]

I use the genuine Ross tech cable for this type of stuff. It's never let me down.

[@masterquads8553]

How do you what you reading, for example how could you see were the vin numbers are stored, how could you translate to human readable words??

[@ianpgonzaga]

LOL good question. Just a lot of reading on Nefmoto then I was able to make some sense of the patterns in the HEX.

[@masterquads8553]

@@ianpgonzaga thanks for the reply, im currently working on a heavy duty machine trying too unlock an option via eeprom but i cant find the right location…

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@masterquads8553 I see. Find a group called ReForce VAG tech in Facebook and ask your specific question. People are very helpful there.

[@masterquads8553]

@@ianpgonzaga thankyou👍🏻

[@kevinwebb8045]

Any suggestions for rb8 cluster?

[@ianpgonzaga]

You can use this too. Just a different wiring for the plugs is needed.

[@mahirc4091]

My car audi a3 2002. year was stolen. I found and returned the car, but now the immobilizer light flashes constantly. The car can start with any key. The immo light flashes all the time while the engine is running. How do I fix this?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Sounds like it’s been IMMO defeated. You can also interrogate the ECU to get the correct data which you can see in the bottom of the VAG eeprom program window. You can then use this information to write that data back into the cluster so it can all match properly.

[@mahirc4091]

@@ianpgonzaga Do I have to take out the main ecu on the bench or get the data from the cluster like on this video. Can i do that in the same program like this video?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yes take out the main data from the ecu on the bench and also the data from the cluster. Then you match it. You will see right away which component (either ecu or cluster) is the correct VIN. Use the data set that matches the vehicle VIN plate.

[@Benko_DieseL]

So you use vcds cable to read the eeprom?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yes you can use that cable in these cars :) along with this program.

[@Benko_DieseL]

@@ianpgonzaga If i disable inteligent mode,can this harm my cable or the vcds because i am using a cracked version so i dont want to mess anything up

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@Benko_DieseL I don't know about the cracked version. In this video I use the genuine cable.

[@game6184]

can you tell me pls how to solve no ecu found problem ? thanks !

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Artur. Check all connections are secure. Otherwise you might have dead control unit.

[@A-DUBCLUB]

Where u from bud? Aust? I have 2004 S4 B6 rb4 color cluster that i would like to have work in my a4 b6. The only thing is the s4 cluster came out of a auto car.. will it work?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey DubClub yeah I'm in Victoria. That should work - just need to match the cluster to the car - make sure it's got the same pin type in the back of the cluster.

[@A-DUBCLUB]

@@ianpgonzaga how can i find u bud

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@A-DUBCLUB msg me in ig or FIS Cluster Care

[@A-DUBCLUB]

Ah found ya again. Sheeesh. I been searching n searching.

[@poppa.9067]

I use the KKL cable with this and when I read the dash it says No ECU found.. what should I do?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Sounds like you need to change settings in the program.

[@poppa.9067]

@@ianpgonzaga I use the correct COM.. I don t know what anything else I should set up..

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@poppa.9067 What version of windows do you use ?

[@poppa.9067]

@@ianpgonzaga win 10, well something strange, I tried it on my friends 2002 audi a4 and it works but on my 2003 Skoda Octavia it says no ecu found

[@Quant-Beat]

In these VDO clusters, what type of EEPROM is it? 24C64? Or 24C32?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Sorry I’ve never had to check the type of eeprom but you should be able to find this by searching online or when you open your cluster - can read the text on the EEPROM chip.

[@jankomuzykant1844]

Its's a bit late but at the bottom left corner there's eeprom chip info - 93c86

[@chrishoogenboom3082]

Is it possible to do a read modify write of the EEPROM? In other words if I cant read EEPROM from original cluster can I read new cluster, then modify VIN, PIN code etc and write back? Is there a checksum that has to be recalculated and updated as well?

[@ianpgonzaga]

I’ve only ever manually transferred chunks of data by knowing original data and manually typing it into the replacement cluster. I’ve never not been able to read original cluster data. I’m pretty sure there will be checksums that need calculating if you’re modifying without knowing the complete data sets from original cluster. It’s strange you can’t read one cluster but the other.

[@chrishoogenboom3082]

@@ianpgonzaga Ian, thanks for the speedy response. FT232 Cable is arriving today so don't know for sure just yet that I can read either cluster. The original cluster was near dead but still had working odo and car would run with it. It had been repaired once so I sent it back to same repair company and they returned it completely dead saying "not repairable". Car wont run but a few seconds now with old cluster consistent with it being totally dead, no odo or other signs of life. I have a replacement cluster and it wont run with that either and immo flashes. Hence the need to modify a new cluster without having old cluster to copy from. My day job includes SMT electronics hand assembly so not afraid to move chips between clusters however its not clear to me that the MCU which hosts the EEPROM is not in fact the very component that is dead on my old cluster. Is there a "security" section from the ECU that can be cloned to the cluster? ie do they share identical data in their security records?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@chrishoogenboom3082 ah ok. I reckon just swap your original EEPROM into the working cluster. Is it in an 8L? That should work

[@chrishoogenboom3082]

@@ianpgonzaga 2002 TT Quattro convertible with 225HP AMU engine and 6 spd manual.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@chrishoogenboom3082 ohhhh TT 8N’s instrument cluster do not apply here. They have different setups (Magnetti Marelli) and are still a bit of a mystery to me. You definitely won’t be able to follow this guide to do any kind of data pull from them. This video applies mainly to VDO instrument cluster.

[@MohammadHoro-ix2ox]

Hi dear u can read eeprom 24c64 and were right VIN

[@ajdin7135]

Can it be done with ch341a

[@ianpgonzaga]

Sorry I don’t know. I’ve never used that device. The chipset you require in a cheap cable is FT232RL

[@rashidjafar]

Can i retrieve SKC with original Ross tech HEX-NET Pro WIFI/USB Cable and VAG EEPROM Programmer 1.19? Please confirm. Heard ross tech cable wont accept third party software (EEPROM programmer?)

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey Rashid - I’m not sure but you can only try. Make the settings in vcds as per this video and try it. There is no harm. I use ross tech hex+can with VAG eeprom and it is fast and reliable.

[@rashidjafar]

@@ianpgonzaga Tnx bro for your quick reply. I am away from my cables right now, will try next week when I get back home. Surely will update here

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@rashidjafar yes please give the update. Will be interesting to know if I can sell my hex+can with a newer one. You will see in other comments the hex v2 doesnt seem to work with vag eeprom :(

[@rashidjafar]

@@ianpgonzaga Did some internet search, Not sure but need to work with it. They say to remove Vcds official drivers and use FTDI VCP drivers on virtual com port and disable intelligent mode and we may be able to access.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@rashidjafar I see. With hex+can it just worked for me after removing intelligent mode. Interested to see your findings

[@69Dobby]

Ive just used version 1.9 and it worked with windows 10,but car says its a Audi A6/S6, its not and mileage is correct and in km, but the vin and hopefully the login are right .

[@ianpgonzaga]

That's strange it's saying A6/S6 but it's not. What model is your car ? It doesn't hurt to try and log in using the SKC. You will only get an error if it's wrong.

[@FPVForLife]

Thank you very much, that's awesome! I immediately downloaded it and tried it out, but it won't connected with my genuine VCDS cable. Do I have to get one from China?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Nah you've gotta put the cable into "dumb mode"

[@FPVForLife]

​@@ianpgonzagaOh, okay. How do I do that? Is it what you explained around 1:20? I don't have this "intelligent boot check box" in my newest vcds version. The menu looks different.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@FPVForLife what cable is it ?

[@FPVForLife]

@@ianpgonzaga The wireless one. Hex Net. And I used the cable, not connected to the pc via wifi.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@FPVForLife oh. That's why. This only a rks with the first gen HEX+CAN

[@SaifcarYouTube]

Hi I am trying to read an A3 8V cluster, its an 18 pin. I cannot find a pinout diagram anywhere. Part number 8v0920 970R. Any idea how i can find out? Thank you

[@ianpgonzaga]

Check on forums like digital kaos or nefmoto. Otherwise get yourself a copy of the latest ElsaWin. Always has detailed wiring diagrams.

[@SaifcarYouTube]

@@ianpgonzaga nothing on the forums unfortunately. I put in to a group on Facebook if anyone has the diagram and one person said that you can’t read the newer Audis anymore using this method and that you need to solder to the MCU. Do you know if that’s true?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@SaifcarKZbin don't know. Never done a read off a newer cluster.

[@lukeservas6928]

Hi Ian, love the videos! Thanks for sharing them. Do you recall the password for the .rar file you shared the link to? Thx!

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey Luke. I don't remember there being a password for the VAG EEPROM file 🤔 I'll have to test it out and let you know

[@relad4555]

Hello. Please give me the bench harness diagram pin cluster/obd2 port! Thanx.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Roland. It depends on your car. What is your year make and model ?

[@MrEduard82]

My car is audi a3 8P 2010 :) Can you give me the bench harness diagram? :) Thanks a lot

[@larsk7708]

So this working both with hex but genuine . Mine is not genuine and vag-k+can ft cable vag dash commander? is better maybe for eeprom I want to read pin so I can code programme remote😀 Now I bought both those 🤔but from car directly

[@ianpgonzaga]

Just try with different settings in the program. One of your cables should work ;)

[@dav9233]

*****MERCI*****

[@Quant-Beat]

Where are you located? Could you take a km correction on my cluster if sent by post?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Luciano Drossi I am in Australia. Yes I can do this “on the bench” or demounted.

[@Quant-Beat]

@@ianpgonzaga I believe VAG Tacho 3.01 doesn't know where the PIN is, on some cars it knows. I can't operate with VAG Tacho 3.01 even if I get contact with the car and some data from it. Where to buy connectors to do this in bench?

[@Quant-Beat]

@@ianpgonzaga The problem is that VAG EEPROM Programmer V1.19 does start, but via the OBD in the car's center console it reads nothing. Bench connection would allocate the data for the laptop, but I don't know what connector to have between OBD-USB cable and the cluster.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@Quant-Beat just go to local wrecking hard and cut them off - what is the year and model of your car you are trying to do this work for?

[@mikesautomotivediagnostics8080]

Quick question, will this work on a 2005 Passat? I'm changing cluster due to the gateway module grounding out the can high and low.

[@mikesautomotivediagnostics8080]

BTW, I can communicate with the K-line.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey Mike’s Auto. If it is the older gen model - yes this should work to get the IMMO, VIN, SKC data you require. Not for 3C B6 gen.

[@Quant-Beat]

Well, I bench connected the cluster now and everything worked. What I noticed when I mounted it back into the car again was that the IMMO just blinks now, meaning that the cluster do believe that the real key is gone. This means I have harmed something, and that I now need to perform "All keys lost new key adaptation". A nightmare came...

[@ianpgonzaga]

Luciano Drossi oh no :( What part on the coding did you change ?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Luciano Drossi if you have saved the original cluster file. Just re upload it.

[@Quant-Beat]

@@ianpgonzaga I didn't get a single byte out of the cluster. It connects, but can't bring out anything other than basic info. Now it doesn't even connects to the cluster at all, likely because the IMMO is in the way.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Luciano Drossi hm. This seems a bit odd. This has never happened to me. Triple check you have correctly seated all the plugs on rear of cluster during reinstallstion.

[@Quant-Beat]

@@ianpgonzaga Yes, everything correct. Maybe I clicked on "Reset Cluster" in VAG Tacho 3.01 by mistake. Maybe it hasn't to do with the bench connecting at all, but the software operation, which however failed to do anything anyway, These clusters are bricked by Audi/VDO, That VDO you have is newer. I can't even get a byte with EEPROM Programmer at all, but you can.

[@abdula2705]

This program suport tcm luock ???

[@ianpgonzaga]

Does not.

[@abdula2705]

@@ianpgonzaga okay how open tcm luock 170100 audi a4

[@kaimietisiskaima4483]

Hello, is it possible to read vw golf 4 1999 1.9 tdi immo2 cluster? Because it shows an error for me

[@ianpgonzaga]

Should be able to cuz it's the correct gen for this procedure. What cable are you using?

[@kaimietisiskaima4483]

@@ianpgonzaga I'm using vag kkl

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@kaimietisiskaima4483 does it have the specific chipset mentioned in video? You need to have that specific chip in the cable else it won't work.

[@kaimietisiskaima4483]

@@ianpgonzaga um i dont know right now i will ask my friend tomorrow its his cable

[@kaimietisiskaima4483]

@@ianpgonzaga oh and by the way what chip it has to be? I cant find it in the video or I'm just blind and deaf :D

[@jimakos75]

Thank you. 1. can i find the program for windows 10? 2. And, can i do it via obd port or not? 3,. Oh and something else, the cable from vcds will it work with the eeprom programmer? Thank a lot i wish i will have some answers for my questions.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Dimitris. Answers. 1 - incompatible. There's no other program like this that I found for win10 2 - yes via obd 3 - yes I use Ross tech hex+can Hope that helps.

[@jimakos75]

@@ianpgonzaga thank you very much!

[@user-fy5mb3sw7t]

Deal for succeed probox 2014 ic 93c66

[@andreiandreiut9039]

the program does not work. it tells me that usb device not found. do you have any idea why?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Andrei Sounds like you need to make some configuration changes in hardware devices in My Computer.

[@andreiandreiut9039]

@@ianpgonzaga ok. But , the program it's compatible with vcds interface?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@andreiandreiut9039 yes. Hex + CAN only if using genuine Ross tech cable.

[@bebeadi4866]

Hi, for Audi A3 8P year 2009 is't same?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi bebe - not the same for 8P unfortunately.

[@bebeadi4866]

And what program can i use for this model , only ABRITES?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@bebeadi4866yah that would be the one of the most reliable

[@stevenmiddleton5883]

Hi Ian, Just wondering if you were located in Melbourne at all as I have a Audi A3 8p cluster I need repairing/programming immob. Please Pm me if interested, Thanks mate.

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi Steven I am in VIC but not metro melb. Happy for you to get in touch via socials and can help you work something out :)

[@stevenmiddleton5883]

@@ianpgonzaga sounds fantastic mate 👍

[@glotze8636]

Wie funktioniert das bei renault Phase 1

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hi! Can you please post in English? Thanks

[@glotze8636]

@@ianpgonzaga hello what program do i need for renault and adapter maybe you can help me need the pin code for the uch ps my english is not good i did this via google (translated)

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@glotze8636 hi. Hmmm sorry I'm not familiar with Renault but look into Abrites tool

[@mullervolker9814]

I have a CH340 cable and it doesn't connect. WHY?

[@ianpgonzaga]

maybe your cable doesn't have the right chipset. must have FT232RL inside.

[@bluestreak711]

@@ianpgonzaga Is the FT232RL chipset the same chipset needed to read the EPROM off the ECU?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@bluestreak711 good question. I think so... Try doing this with argdub tool. Search that in Nefmoto

[@dtnel]

Work on a 2000 Beetle by chance?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Not tried but could do. It's the same generation.

[@Quant-Beat]

Please Ian, could you help me? I have an original VCDS interface, which works perfectly with VCDS. This interface is not noticed by VAG EEPROM Programmer at all. Could you give me proper drivers, software?

[@ianpgonzaga]

I am using a genuine Vcds ross tech. It works fastest out of all my cables with vag eeprom. You must go into vcds settings and make the cable “dumb” By changing a setting. Save the setting then you can use.

[@Quant-Beat]

@@ianpgonzaga Are you using Windows 32 or 64 bit?

[@ianpgonzaga]

Hey @@Quant-Beat - using 64bit

[@Blazs120gl]

Can this programmer be used for A4 B6 as well?

[@roofcamper3473]

I have not been able to get it to work with a 2003 audi a4 quattro 1.8t with a 5 speed manual

[@roofcamper3473]

No Joke, 30 minutes after commenting I got it to work. Here are the steps: Plug charger into car battery, I only got it to work after my battery was trickle charging. Set up your COM ports on windows with the correct FTDI Drivers. I used COM 2. Once in VAG EEPROM PROGRAMMER, you need to go to options and set your COM PORT. Turn key in igntion to ON position (Don't start car though) Go to Dash->Bosch->Get Access Code It may take up to 10 tries but keep trying. Once it looks like it succeeded, move on GO to Dash->Bosch->Read encrypted Try 10x times until it reads successfully. SAVE THE FILE SOMEWHERE SAFE! FIle->save as. IF you brick your cluster this will be used to restore it. GO to Dash->Bosch->Set from mode 6 to 4. Try until succeeds GO to Dash->Bosch->read decrypted, try until succeeds, once it succeeds you have a pin code, congrats! GO to Dash->Bosch->Set from mode 4 to 6

[@mr22guy]

​@@roofcamper3473THANK YOU bro

[@aidanscopes2569]

Can I do this with out taking the clusters out just buy using the cars obd

[@ianpgonzaga]

Yes this is also usable through OBD port.

[@aidanscopes2569]

Ok thanks where can I get eeprom tool from"

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@aidanscopes2569 search for an obd2 cable with ft232rl chipset

[@aidanscopes2569]

Ok thanks. What do I need to change in eeprom if installed it

[@aidanscopes2569]

@@ianpgonzaga hi I have the same hex can lead as you. Is this possible on and a3. All that comes up is “no ecu found”

[@andreiandreiut9039]

I installed windows 7 and it still doesn't work. it tells me unable to find usb device. can you help me ? thank you

[@ianpgonzaga]

Sounds like you might need to configure settings in your Hardware settings. What cable are you using ?

[@andreiandreiut9039]

I used kkl 409.1 Now it's work, but it say me ecu not found....

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@andreiandreiut9039 this cable looks incorrect.... Must have chipset ft232rl

[@andreiandreiut9039]

​@@ianpgonzaga I found the problem. actually the program does not work on audi a3 8p. right?

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@andreiandreiut9039 that's right. Only 8L model.

[@geidsonqueiroz2680]

friend I did the installation of the program but I can't communicate with eeprom can you help via remote please

[@ianpgonzaga]

What version windows are you using and also what cable?

[@geidsonqueiroz2680]

Windows 10 but I've already tried it on united xp and the cable and Vag Cam 5.5 commander

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@geidsonqueiroz2680 won't work on windows 10. Try xp or windows 7 and ensure your cable had ft232rl chip set.

[@geidsonqueiroz2680]

@@ianpgonzaga thanks friend but how do i indetify if ocabo has ft232rl chip set.

[@ianpgonzaga]

@@geidsonqueiroz2680 check with your seller :) usually it will say in their product ad.