Vag Com 409.1 Usb Driver Download

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How to Download and Install VAG-COM 409.1 USB Driver

VAG-COM 409.1 is a diagnostic software for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles that uses a KKL USB cable to connect to the car's OBD-II port. With VAG-COM 409.1, you can read and clear fault codes, view live data, perform basic settings, output tests, adaptations and more. However, before you can use VAG-COM 409.1, you need to download and install the correct USB driver for your cable and operating system.

In this article, we will show you how to download and install VAG-COM 409.1 USB driver on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. We will also provide some troubleshooting tips in case you encounter any problems during the installation process.

Step 1: Download VAG-COM 409.1 USB Driver

The first step is to download the VAG-COM 409.1 USB driver from the official website of Ross-Tech, the developer of VAG-COM software. You can find the download link for version 409.1 [here]. Save the file to your computer and then run it.

The installation wizard will guide you through the steps to install the driver. You may need to accept some security warnings or user account control prompts during the installation. Do not connect your cable to your computer yet until you are instructed to do so.

Step 2: Discover Port Number that VAG-COM KKL Cable is Using

The next step is to find out which COM port number your cable is using. This is important because you will need to select the correct COM port number in the VAG-COM software later. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Plug your cable into any computer's USB port.
    • Go to Control Panel.
    • For Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click on System and then Device Manager.
    • For Windows XP: Click on System, then the Hardware tab and then Device Manager.
    • Expand Other devices or Ports (COM & LPT), whichever contains USB Serial Port.
    • Next to USB Serial Port, you will see a number. This is your COM port number.

    If the COM port number is between 1-4, then everything is fine. Move on to Step 3. If the COM port number is above 4, then you will have to change it so it is between 1-4. Here is how:

      • Right-click on USB Serial Port and click on Properties.
      • Click on Port Settings and then Advanced.
      • For COM Port Number, you MUST choose any number between 1-4.
      • Click OK and then Close.

      Step 3: Test Everything is Working

      The final step is to test if everything is working properly. To do this, follow these steps:

        • Cable should be plugged into your computer and your vehicle with ignition ON.
        • Start VAG-COM software.
        • Click on 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 are now ready to use VAG-COM 409.1!

        If the 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.
          • 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.

          Only Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat vehicles are supported. Other brands will only work for generic OBD-II functions.

          Conclusion

          In this article, we have shown you how to download and install VAG-COM 409.1 USB driver on Windows. We hope that this guide has helped you to get your cable and software working properly. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.

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