KEY-COM Dual-K VAG-COM Dongle Interface KC110135 Rev.B problems

[ToddK]

To Whom It May Concern,

I have been trying to get my KEY-COM Dual-K VAG-COM Dongle Interface KC110135 Rev.B scanner to work with my 2001 Jetta VR6, but it doesn't seem to want to cooperate. I am using a Ross-Tech SEC25 Serial Extension Cable - 25'(7.5m) to use with a Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit computer with a serial connection. I made sure I detected and had the correct COM port for the serial connection in the Options / Port and Protocol Options and tried multiple auto scans with 9M - VW Jetta IV (1998 > 2014), but it doesn't seem to find any addresses. I also noticed the scanner tool would blink red and then go back to solid green. My device is found, but it can't seem to communicate with my vehicle. I am using the latest version of the VCDS 64-bit software 12.12.2 x64. I believe I can change the COM port to 1 on the serial port, but I didn't think it mattered as long as the correct port was chosen before scanning. There don't appear to be any IRQ conflicts with the serial port. I did not turn off the COM ports FIFO buffers, but I didn't have significant amount of time to troubleshoot because the PC was outside and it was getting ready to rain on me. Any help would be appreciated.

ToddK

 

[Santos]

What happens when you go into VCDS and hit options/test?

What is status of both K-Lines?

 

[Uwe]

You're using a desktop PC? With a real serial port? Any chance the PC is over-clocked? We've seen some cases where an over-clocked desktop won't work with serial interfaces because the serial port has the same timing/clock source as the CPU, and when you change that frequency, it shifts the serial port's baud rate by the same amount.

What exactly do you get when you click [Options] -> [Test]?

-Uwe-

 

[ToddK]

Uwe,

Yes it is an Asrock 4coredual-sata2 r2.0 and it is overclocked about 20%. I am running an intel E5700 3.0Ghz at 3.6Ghz.

 

[ToddK]

Santos,

I am not at home to test it, but from memory, they were both okay.

 

[Uwe]

Todd, how easy is it for you to get it back to normal clock speed? Is it something in the BIOS, or do you have to do something with actual hardware?

-Uwe-

 

[ToddK]

Overclock

Uwe,

Yes, I can just go into the BIOS and change the FSB to 200 from 240. I'll do that when I get home tonight and update this post with my findings. Thanks Uwe and Santos

 

[Uwe]

It would be cool if you'd post the exact results you get when you do [Options] -> [Test] both overclocked and at rated speed.

-Uwe-

 

[ToddK]

Will do. I can't do screen captures and paste them into the body can I?

 

[Santos]

not within the forum. You can paste directly into Imgur.com (image host) then post here.

 

[Uwe]

Will do. I can't do screen captures and paste them into the body can I?

Why use a screen-shot when all information is text? When the MessageBox with the results of [Options] -> [Test] appears (and is waiting for you to click [OK], do CTRL + C on your keyboard. That will put the text from the Messagebox into your Windows clipboard and you can certainly paste that in here, like this:

---------------------------
VCDS: Port Test
---------------------------
Port Status: OK
Interface: Found!
Type: HEX-NET
Version: 0.4010.4
Status: Firmware Update Required!
Please open VCDS-Mobile for a firmware update.
---------------------------
OK
---------------------------

-Uwe-

 

[ToddK]

Thanks Santos, I noticed there was no other way to upload an image or video except from a URL. I just signed up at Imgur.com.

 

[ToddK]

Good point Uwe. I'll do it.

 

[ToddK]

Uwe,

Where is that text file stored? It does not appear to be in the Ross-Tech directory. I will just hand type it.
Overclocked:
Port Status:Ok; Interface Found!; Type: Ross-Tech KEY-COM; Version: 3.01; Status: Ready; K1: OK; K2: OK; CAN: Not Supported

It appears to be scanning now, even while it is overclocked.

Tuesday,11,March,2014,18:38:08:12311
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator
VCDS Version: 12.12.2.0 (x64)
Data version: 20140212


Mileage: 357260km-221991mi   Repair Order: 



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Chassis Type: 9M - VW Jetta IV (1998 > 2014)
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 15 16 17 19 22 29 35 36 37 39 46 47 55 56 57
          75 76
 
   Mileage: 357260km/221991miles
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels: 021-906-018-AFP.lbl
   Part No: 021 906 018 R
   Component:  MOTRONIC ME7.1 G   0004  
   Coding: 00031
   Shop #: WSC 00066  
   VCID: 1D2CF4409781D9F6901-515A

2 Faults Found:
16414 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1: Heating Circuit 
            P0030 - 35-00 - Malfunction / Open Circuit
16518 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1 
            P0134 - 35-00 - No Activity
Readiness: 0100 1001

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 1C0-907-37x-ASR.lbl
   Part No: 1C0 907 379 D
   Component: ASR FRONT MK60      0103  
   Coding: 0018945
   Shop #: WSC 01317 785 00200
   VCID: 2B482A98893527461E5-515A

1 Fault Found:
00285 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Front Right (G45) 
            008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 3Bx-907-044.lbl
   Part No: 3B1 907 044 C
   Component: CLIMATRONIC     C 1.0.0  
   Coding: 01000
   Shop #: WSC 00066  
   VCID: 2154C8B0ABF9FD16B49-515A

1 Fault Found:
01274 - Air Flow Flap Positioning Motor (V71) 
            37-10 - Faulty - Intermittent

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 6Q0-909-605-VW5.lbl
   Part No: 6Q0 909 605 F
   Component: 04 AIRBAG VW6  0202 0004  
   Coding: 12340
   Shop #: WSC 00066  
   VCID: 3A661FDC266F8ECE953-515A

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 1J0-907-487-A.lbl
   Part No: 1J0 907 487 B
   Component: Lenkradelektronik   0002  
   Coding: 00008
   Shop #: WSC 00066  
   VCID: 30723DF4F013449E2B7-5248

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 1J0-920-xx5-17.lbl
   Part No: 1J0 920 925 D
   Component: A4-KOMBIINSTR. VDO V53   
   Coding: 07232
   Shop #: WSC 00066  
   VCID: 2A462F9CD6CF3E4EE53-515A

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: IMMO
   Component: IDENTNR: VWZ7Z0A3437751         
   IMMO-IDENTNR: VWZ7Z0A3437751       

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 19: CAN Gateway        Labels: 6N0-909-901-19.lbl
   Part No: 6N0 909 901 
   Component: Gateway K<->CAN    0001  
   Coding: 00006
   Shop #: WSC 00066  
   VCID: F0F27DF4B093849EEB7-515A

No fault code found.

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Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr        Labels: 3B1-959-760.lbl
   Part No: 3B1 959 760 A
   Component: Sitzverstellung FS 0003  
   VCID: 2B482A98D93527461E5-515A

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels: 1J0-959-799.lbl
   Part No: 1J0 959 799 AJ
   Component: 6C Zentral-SG Komf. 0001  
   Coding: 04098
   Shop #: WSC 00066  
   VCID: 861E3B2CA217BA2E21B-4B64

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 1J1959801C
   Component: 6C Tõrsteuerger. FS0002r  

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 1J1959802D
   Component: 6C Tõrsteuerger. BF0002r  

   Subsystem 3 - Part No: 1J4959811C
   Component: 6C Tõrsteuerger. HL0002r  

   Subsystem 4 - Part No: 1J4959812C
   Component: 6C Tõrsteuerger. HR0002r  

1 Fault Found:
00932 - Electric Window Motor; Drivers Side (V147) 
            62-10 - No or Incorrect Adjustment - Intermittent

End   ---------------------------------------------------------------------

It appears to have worked. Thanks Uwe!!!!!!!!!

 

[Uwe]

Where is that text file stored?

There is no file; my previous instructions regarding the text from a MessageBox just put the text in the Windows clipboard; from there you can paste it wherever you want.

It appears to have worked.

So what did you do differently this time?

-Uwe-

 

[ToddK]

Nothing, maybe I didn't screw the serial connection in far enough. Thanks again for your help

 

[ToddK]

Uwe,

Actually, after I thought about it last night and this morning, I did turn off my aftermarket radio before doing my scan. Do you think this would have made the difference? I did see issues with aftermarket radios on the FAQ on the website.

 

[Uwe]

Well, if something from your radio is connected to the K-Line that went to the factory radio, then that's certainly possible.

-Uwe-

 

[Dana]

I spoke to Todd via email and suggested the same with the Radio. Keep us posted if this happens after removing the K-line from the aftermarket radio connector.

-Dana

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