Stuart & Pete -
I used the term "key" in error. I had just upgraded
an A-V program, which required a "key".
Mike's dongle does have the chip - I stand corrected.
Pete, I was glad to hear of your happy experience
with Mike, near SEA. He does sound like a nice guy.
I forgot to ask about his shipping/handling fee. I see
on his PayPal invoice/$2. I have USPS track # now.
Are you able to use your VagCom dongle without
having to be on line? I'd hate to have a wrecker tow
me around until I could get a decent WiFi signal,
or to the closest VagCom Service Center [??]
I told Mike about the scam [?] electric car, &
kidded him about buying his Electric Yaris if he
will deliver it in NY for $400.
Regards,
Jack_son
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--In ev_update@..., "Stuart MacMillan" <macgroup@.> wrote:
Folks, this is a hacked & pirated system. Legitimate USB Vag-
Com "dongles"
have internal coded chips that couple to the software when it is
downloaded
to any computer from the Ross-Tech web site and plugged into the
test
vehicle. There is no software "key" to install. This guy has
hacked a
"key" for one version of the software, and it would most likely be
an old
version. Buy at your own risk, knowing you are supporting an
illegal
operator.
Better yet, forget it and buy a legitimate dongle from Ross-Tech
(or a
private party selling a real one that doesn't need a "key" or
software disk)
so they can stay in business.
Stuart
Owner of a legitimate Vag-Com dongle.
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From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...]
On Behalf
Of Pete Peterson
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 10:37 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Re: VAGCOM on Seattle's Craig's list
This guy has been selling this on Craigslist since last year. His
name
is Mike and he's a nice guy, with a fair amount of VW experience.
I met him, had him install it on my laptop and run a test on my 95
EVC
on the spot to make sure it worked. The engine test worked fine.
I'm
glad he did the install for me because there were a couple of
twists I
would have missed. I also bought the 2x2 cable from him which is
needed
on the 95.
I have since tried to run it once and had issues, but he gave me
his
number and I just haven't got around to calling him about it.
Judging
from meeting him and his willingness to give me his number (which
is
still the same), I expect he will walk me through my issue.
This is my experience for what it's worth.
Pete
