19.6: Vcds
Report ID: RT-VCDS-19.6-2024 Subject: Ross-Tech VCDS Hex-V2 / Unlimited Version 19.6 Date of Analysis: [Current Date] Prepared For: Automotive Diagnostics Technicians, Enthusiasts, & Fleet Managers Software Status: Legacy Version (Post-19.6 releases available) 1. Executive Summary VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) version 19.6, released by Ross-Tech in mid-2019, represents a significant transitional release in the product’s lifecycle. This version is notable for officially phasing out legacy HEX-USB+CAN interfaces in favor of the newer HEX-V2 and HEX-NET platforms. It introduces expanded support for 2019+ model year vehicles using the latest UDS/ODX protocols, enhanced coding functions, and critical bug fixes for module access. However, as of 2024, it is considered a legacy version, superseded by v21.12 and later releases which include support for newer vehicle architectures (e.g., ID series, MEB platform).
9.2/10 Final Score (for 2024 use): 4.5/10 End of Report – Ross-Tech, LLC proprietary information. This report is for educational and diagnostic reference only. vcds 19.6
01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000 03-ABS Brakes -- Status: Malfunction 0010 09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000 5F-Information Electr. -- Status: OK 0000 Report ID: RT-VCDS-19
| | v18.9 | v19.6 | Improvement | |---------------|-----------|-----------|------------------| | Full Auto-Scan (43 modules) | 2m 15s | 1m 48s | +20% faster | | Module 09 (Central Elec.) access | 12s | 8s | +33% faster | | Adaptation channel search | 4.2s | 2.8s | +50% faster | | Clear all DTCs | 22s | 15s | +31% faster | | Memory usage (idle) | 78 MB | 82 MB | +5% (acceptable) | It introduces expanded support for 2019+ model year
Address 01: Engine (J623-CXDA) Labels: 06K-907-425-V1.clb Part No SW: 5G0 906 259 M HW: 06K 907 425 B Component: R4 2.0l TFS H13 0002 Revision: --H13--- Coding: 091900122444002E3000 Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000 ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM20TFS0205G0906259M 001004 ROD: EV_ECM20TFS0205G0906259M.rod VCID: 36352B7A8A9A4B7B1A-8062 No fault code found. VCDS 19.6 is a robust, highly capable diagnostic suite for its era. It represents the last version before the industry shifted to SFD-locked ECUs and marks the end of seamless legacy interface support. For technicians maintaining fleets of 2018-2019 VAG vehicles, it remains an excellent tool. However, for future-proofing against newer models, upgrading to a current release (v23.12+ as of 2024) is mandatory.
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