A "Session Log" is where VCDS will create a simple text file of data (fault codes, live readings, ect). As you work with the car, you can add to the text file.
To start a Session Log, you will click the [Save Codes] or [Add to Log] button as shown in the 2 examples:
When a Session Log is first started, the text file needs a name. VCDS may have the VIN and Odometer data filled out. Or you can type in information yourself. Notice the file name is based on what data is, or is not, typed into the 4 fields. Click [OK] to start the Session Log:
You will now have the Session Log window open up below VCDS.
As you [Save Codes] or [Add to Log], you will se the number of lines in the text file count up:
Here is an example of what the Session Log report will look like:
Be sure to [Done,Close] to end a session long before you go to the next car, otherwise you will add data from the 2nd car to the report of the first car.
To start a Session Log, you will click the [Save Codes] or [Add to Log] button as shown in the 2 examples:
When a Session Log is first started, the text file needs a name. VCDS may have the VIN and Odometer data filled out. Or you can type in information yourself. Notice the file name is based on what data is, or is not, typed into the 4 fields. Click [OK] to start the Session Log:
You will now have the Session Log window open up below VCDS.
- [View/Print] will open the text file in Windows Notepad, from there, you an print the report.
- [Show Location] will open the \Logs folder where the text file is saved.
- [Done, Close] will end the Session Log. It is important you do this before you go to the next car!
As you [Save Codes] or [Add to Log], you will se the number of lines in the text file count up:
Here is an example of what the Session Log report will look like:
Code:
Wednesday,16,April,2025,11:16:26:34333
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 25.3.1.0 (x64) HEX-NET CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250408 DS365.0
www.Ross-Tech.com
VIN: License Plate: ABCD
Mileage: 8877 Repair Order: 12345
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Address 01: Engine Labels: 06A-906-018-AEG.lbl
Control Module Part Number: 06A 906 018 JJ
Component and/or Version: 2.0l R4/2V MOTR HS V01
Software Coding: 00031
Work Shop Code: WSC 08230
VCID: 73A6127A43333503C6-4B3C
5 Faults Found:
17978 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer
P1570 - 35-00 -
17987 - Throttle Actuator (J338)
P1579 - 35-00 - Adaptation Not Started
17952 - Angle Sensor 1 for Throttle Actuator (G187)
P1544 - 35-00 - Signal too Large
16505 - Throttle Position Sensor (G69)
P0121 - 35-00 - Implausible Signal
18044 - Powertrain Data Bus
P1636 - 35-00 - Missing Message from Airbag Controller
Readiness: 0110 1101
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Address 01: Engine (06A 906 018 JJ)
11:18:28 Group 001: General
0 /min Engine Speed (G28)
-46.5°C Coolant Temperature (G62)
0.0 % Lambda Control Bank 1
100110 Basic Setting RequirementsBe sure to [Done,Close] to end a session long before you go to the next car, otherwise you will add data from the 2nd car to the report of the first car.
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