VCDS 16.8 users may encounter problems with the auto-scan function. This article outlines a successful troubleshooting process for resolving this issue, focusing on software updates and firmware considerations.
Initially, uninstalling VCDS, manually deleting residual files and drivers, and reinstalling a fresh 16.8.4 package from the Ross-Tech website didn’t resolve the auto-scan crash. The expected 17.1.1 update wasn’t available for download on the Ross-Tech site. Contacting the cable supplier, Gendan, led to the suggestion of a firmware update for the cable. However, VCDS consistently failed to recognize any available firmware updates, displaying a “time out error” when attempting to “check for update.”
Persistence with restarts eventually allowed VCDS to detect the 17.1.1 update. Installing 17.1.1 over the existing 16.8.4 installation successfully resolved the auto-scan issue. Despite this success, the cable firmware update remained problematic, continuing to produce time out errors.
In conclusion, updating VCDS to version 17.1.1 fixed the auto-scan problem, although the cable firmware update remained unresolved. This suggests that software updates may be crucial for resolving VAG VCDS auto-scan issues. While firmware updates are also recommended, their failure doesn’t necessarily prevent successful auto-scans after a software update. Users experiencing similar problems should prioritize updating their VCDS software to the latest version.
