[billymade]

I bought mine, directly from ross tech:

VCDS with HEX-V2 Enthusiast | Ross-Tech

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[Thejarhead]

VCDS with HEX-V2 Enthusiast | Ross-Tech

The $199 model will work just fine. You will need a windows laptop to install the software on. There are a couple of vendors that sell the program, however they sell it for the same price. If you find it cheaper on amazon or eBay it’s the chinese knockoff versions that are junk and rarely work correctly or have a virus and/or no support.

 

[A_ARON2002]

While I await ordering the vcds is there a way to check the trans fluid level other than warming up and pulling the plug? Second any other trans fluid other than vw to top up? 3rd is there a procedure to set the length of shift cable?

 

[billymade]

For the transmission fluid levels, and temperature getting the correct is the main issue, vcds, has that information, from the trans temp sensor.

Meanwhile, you could use a infrared temp gun to get a rough, estimated temperature reading and pull the plug to check for the correct fluid levels.


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[billymade]

For transmission fluid and filter there are other, more affordable, aftermarket fluid brands that you can use that should be to VW specs. Your local auto parts store or online suppliers like FCPEuro, should be able to get you what you need.

 

[A_ARON2002]

Update: did fluid and filter change. Car moved under its own power! Woo-hoo!!! Only tried forward and back. Fluid was dark and thick. My guess never changed. Ill do a drain and fill a few times, after I get to drive it a bit. One of the power steering hoses at pump leaking so gotta check that out. PO zip tied a foam wax pad around the hose to catch but not helping now. Brakes really stiff probably need to check fluid level and bleed/check calipers and rear brakes.

 

[billymade]

Good work; you are making progress!

If you end needing a replacement power steering hose; check out Gates, their hoses are much more affordable, then from VW.


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[billymade]

GATES GLOBAL ONLINE CATALOGUE

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www.gatesautocat.com

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[A_ARON2002]

Brakes ended up being vacuume port on booster not inserted. Brakes good now.