This article will guide you how to correctly install VAG-COM 409.1 KKL USB cable on Windows and VCDS software.
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STEP 1: Download and Install VAG-COM KKL 409.1 Drivers
(DO NOT connect cable to your computer yet. Only do this when you're instructed below.)
Start by downloading the VAG-COM Driver Pack 1.
Here's how to install on different Windows versions..
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10:
Uncompress the file. Double-click on 'Install.exe' to install the drivers. When complete — plug in cable into any USB port on your computer and wait for automatic installation to complete.
If install is successful, move onto Step 2.
If installation fails, see below: Troubleshooting: If Drivers Failed To Install
Windows XP:
- Uncompress the file. Double-click on 'Install.exe' to install the drivers.
- Plug cable into any computer's USB port.
- 'Found New Hardware Wizard' will start and it will ask you 'Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for the software?'. Select 'Yes'.
- Select 'Install the software automatically'.
- After the installation is complete, click 'Finish'.
- 'Found New Hardware Wizard' will start once again because there are two drivers for this cable.
- Go through the same steps as explained above to install this second driver.
If install is successful, move onto Step 2.
If installation fails, see below: Troubleshooting: If Drivers Failed To Install
Troubleshooting: If Drivers Failed To Install:
Installation failed? Download here VAG-COM Driver Pack 2.
Unextract the file into any folder. Then while your cable is connected to the computer — go Device Manager.
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Control Panel » System » Device Manager
- Windows XP: Control Panel » System » 'Hardware' tab » Device Manager
You'll see a device similar to 'USB Serial Port' under either 'Other devices' or 'Ports (COM & LPT)'.
Right-click and choose 'Update Driver Software'. Like this:
Then select the location where you unextracted Driver Pack 2. Let it install.
STEP 2: Discover Port Number that VAG-COM KKL Cable is Using
Go to Control Panel.
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Control Panel » System » Device Manager
- Windows XP: Control Panel » System » 'Hardware' tab » Device Manager
Expand 'Other devices' or 'Ports (COM & LPT)'. Whichever contains 'USB Serial Port'.
Next to 'USB Serial Port' — you'll see a number.
If the COM port number is between 1-4, then everything is fine. Move onto Step 3.
If the COM port number is above 4, then we'll have to change it so it's between 1-4. Here's how..
Right-click on 'USB Serial Port' and click on 'Properties' — as per below pic: Then:
That's it! Now let's test if everything is working. Move onto next step below.. |
Cable should be plugged into computer.
- Start VCDS-Lite software.
- Click 'Options' button.
- You will see 'Select COM Port' box. Select the 'COM Port' number as explained in Step 2.
- Click the ‘Test’ button.
- If everything is good, it should display 'Interface Status: Found!'.
- You can now connect other end of cable to car. Turn on ignition. And you're ready to start diagnosing!
If test is not successful — check the following:
- Other software or devices using USB ports or that same COM Port could be conflicting. You should uninstall the suspected software or device for troubleshooting this problem.
- It should be noted that VAG-COM 409.1 KKL cable does not work on vehicles running on CAN-BUS System.
- Cable must be plugged into the vehicle with ignition ON.
- Test the cable with each COM Port from 1 to 4 in Windows Device Manager.
- Make sure that the driver is installed and configured as explained in Step 1.
More Troubleshooting Tips:
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- Only Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat vehicles are supported. Other brands will only work for generic OBD-II functions.
- If VAG-COM 409.1 KKL cable doesn't connect — or if you get the error message 'Can't Synch Baud Rate' — then go to Options and set Start Baud to 9600. If 9600 doesn't work, try 4800 and 1200. Turn the vehicle's ignition OFF and back ON after each failed attempt to connect.
- If you have installed VCDS software before or from another source, uninstall all versions of VCDS software right now, and delete directory 'C:Ross-Tech'. Then install latest version of VCDS-Lite software by clicking here.
For further information and instructions for troubleshooting, visit the following links:
How to Install & Register VCDS-Lite software That Came With Your VAG-COM 409.1 KKL Cable
Unable to Mount Virtual COM Port in Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10 (or any other operating system) and having problems getting a Virtual COM Port to be assigned to your system, follow these steps. We recently discovered after a Windows 10 Update, that Virtual COM Port drivers may not load any-longer by default for some devices. If you are unable to use Base Station or AnyI2C software because the COM port is not showing up, here’s an easy fix:
Prerequisite: VCP Driver Installation
Recent operating system updates, hardware (VCP Chip) revisions, and VCP drivers may prevent a Virtual COM Port from registering properly with your operating system. We have seen ALL THREE factors prevent proper operation. Kubota k 008 e manual. We STRONGLY ADVISE installation of the latest drivers for your particular operating system before going any further. NCD hardware uses FTDI drivers for most devices, you should download and install the latest FTDI drivers from here.
In most cases, this should resolve your virtual COM port registration problem and a new COM port should appear in “Device Manager”. If this does not mount the virtual COM port to your system, please follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Open Device Manager
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Move your Mouse pointer to the lower left corner of the screen and type “Device Manager”. Click on the “Device Manager” as shown in Blue in the screenshot below.
![Release Release](https://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/tour-old/screens/311activationpasted.png)
Step 2: Examine the USB to Serial Converter Settings
With your USB device plugged in, Expand the “Universal Serial Bus controllers” list to reveal “USB Serial Converter”. Right click on “USB Serial Converter” and select “Properties”.
Step 3: Load the VCP Driver
After opening the Properties for the device, click on the “Advanced” tab and MAKE SURE the “Load VCP” option is checked. Once checked, click OK.
Step 4: Reconnect your USB Device
Disconnect the USB device and reconnect. The device should now be visible to your operating system.
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If all goes well, your Virtual COM Port Driver will be loaded and ready to run. Now re-run Base Station Software (https://ncd.io/start) and your Virtual Serial Device should appear. This should also allow COM devices to list properly in AnyI2C software.
Alternative Solution
If the above steps did not work, and your computer has had unusually large number of COM ports assigned (more then 256), then it will not be possible to mount additional COM ports to your computer without cleaning up all unused ports. The process for cleaning up unused ports is as follows:
Automatic COM Port Removal Method
The following tool may be used to remove all hidden COM ports at once. This tools is published by FTDI, which is vetted and trusted by NCD:
From the command line, execute the following command:
Complete Documentation can be found here.
Manual COM Port Removal Method
Manual COM Port Removal Method
From the command line, enter the following two commands:
This will open the device manager. Next you will need to review all COM ports that are hidden from view, but assigned to other devices that are not in use. To do this from device manager, click View>Hidden Devices.
Next, it will be necessary to delete all GRAY (not black) USB Serial Port devices that are not in use. This will take some time. To delete unused COM ports, right click on Grayed USB Serial Port Items and select “Uninstall Device”. Do not select the option for deleting the driver.
Now it will be possible to assign additional COM ports to your computer and devices will no-longer appear as unrecognized COM ports.