Install official VCDS version 17.1.3, 17.8, 18.2, 18.9, 19.6 (or latest version 21.3.0), Download Link: copy VCDSLoader.exe into installed directory and amend the shortcut on Desktop (and Start menu) to start VCDSLoader.exe each time instead of original shortcut to VCDS.exe. If you choose any additional custom language then the interface will be enabled for two languages in total: the one which was selected and English as well. Default language is English but you can choose any other available language from the dropdown list in VAGCOM_EEWriteLang.exe utility. If the tool shows that bootloader is enabled you can flash EEPROM using VAGCOM_EEWriteLang.exe.
It will also show the HW type of the cable. Make sure that the cable is connected to both – computer’s USB port and OBD2 port (or 12V power source). NEC, ARM or others are not supported! To detect if your current cable has bootloader enabled just run VAGCOM_HWType.exe and press the Read button. VCDS Clone To work with loader with latest version of VCDS software 21.3.0 or higher Briefing: These utilities support only interfaces based on ATmega162 chip.
