• AMBW
  • Motor Age
  • Motor Age Training
  • Professional Distributor
  • PTEN

    • Ross-Tech

    Lansdale, PA 19446

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Ross-Tech

    Contact

    881 Sumneytown Pike
    Lansdale, PA 19446
    USA
    http://www.ross-tech.com
    267-638-2300
    215-893-3816

    More Info on Ross-Tech

    Rosstech 10094604

    Design and distribution of diagnostic software and interface hardware for VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda - VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System)

    Products & Press Releases

    Ross Tech VCDS Professional Kit 570d610731fd1
    Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

    Wireless VCDS Professional Kit

    April 6, 2016
    The Ross-Tech Wireless VCDS Professional Kit turns a PC, tablet, or smartphone into a professional solution for VW/Audi diagnostics. Included in the Kit is the HEX-NET Pro Wi-...
    Ross Tech Hex Net 11229757
    Tools

    HEX-NET VCDS wireless interface

    Nov. 11, 2013
    The Ross-Tech HEX-NET wireless interface expands Ross-Tech’s VCDS Windows PC program, freeing the technician from the inconvenience of wires. VCDS, the factory-level diagnostic...
    Version8vagcomdiagnosticsystem 10101120
    Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

    Version 8 VAG-COM diagnostic system

    March 26, 2008
    Ross-Tech's new version of the VAG-COM diagnostic system is usable on the Audi B8 platform, A5/S5 and upcoming all-new A4 model cars. VCDS is designed to turn a standard PC into...
    Vagcomprofessionalkit 10099684
    Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

    VAG-COM Professional Kit

    Feb. 26, 2008
    New from Ross-Tech is their VAG-COM Professional Kit with aftermarket software for diagnosing 1990 to 2006 model year VW/Audi/Seat and Skoda vehicles. The kit comes complete with...
    Rosstechwebsite 10099686
    Training Products and Tools

    Ross-Tech website

    Feb. 26, 2008
    On the Ross-Tech website, www.ross-tech.com, you can examine an interactive manual, order products, participate in discussions, read company announcements and news, find information...
    Vagcomsuperprokit 10099688
    Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

    VAG-COM Super Pro-Kit

    Feb. 26, 2008
    Diagnostics For Your PC Ross-Tech recently released the VAG-COM Super Pro-Kit to provide multiple-bay shops with 2 VAG-COM installations at a discounted price. According to the...

    Articles & News

    ross tech hex net 11229757 54de2fc83c768
    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Ross-Tech VCDS

    Mattie Gorman
    March 13, 2015
    Howard Pitkow uses this diagnostic tool to perform an auto scan on every vehicle that comes into his repair shop.
    VCDS, while not using 'Guided Fault Finding,' can offer a suggested coding for the module under test.
    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Help with VW/Audi airbag module coding

    April 4, 2013
    Whenever the airbags in a VW or Audi have deployed, crash data is stored in the airbag controller and cannot be cleared. In order to restore the car to proper operation, the airbag...
    A screen shot of the report from the OBDII tool.
    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Does a generic OBD II tool show all codes?

    April 4, 2013
    Generic tools may not always give the complete picture of what's happening with a vehicle.
    Before getting frustrated with diagnosing issues on a vehicle, consider the steps in this Tech Tip.
    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: How to avoid damaging rear calipers

    April 4, 2013
    As of 2004, some Audi and VW models have Electronic Parking Brakes (EPB).
    Fig. B: A display of the output for the MAF sensor while doing a full throttle run in second gear.
    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Assistance with diagnosing a VW/Audi MAF failure

    April 4, 2013
    Techs can’t readily determine that the car is down on power because they have no point of reference, since they haven’t been driving the car. What to do?
    Ross Tech Tbatechtipfinal 2 A 10925953
    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Help with VW/Audi throttle body alignment

    April 4, 2013
    Tips on diagnosing idling issues by examining the throttle position.
    This sticker shows all of the installed equipment in the vehicle.
    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Help with VW/Audi control module coding

    April 4, 2013
    Tips on determining the coding when replacing a control module in a VW or Audi vehicle.

    Videos & Resources

    Sddefault 10959877 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Learning key remotes on Audis with the VCDS from Ross Tech video

    June 12, 2013
    This video covers how to learn remotes on the 2001 to 2008 Audi A4, S4, RS4 and Cabriolet vehicles with the 8E or 8H chassis code (7th and 8th digits of the VIN).
    Sddefault 10959871 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    SRI Resetting with Ross Tech VCDS video

    June 12, 2013
    How to reset the Service Light on VW and Audi vehicles using VCDS.
    Sddefault 10959860 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Suspension leveling calibration with Ross Tech VCDS video

    June 12, 2013
    The video covers a walkthrough on doing the Suspension Leveling Calibration as found on some Audi and VW vehicles.
    Sddefault 10959853 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    VW ABS diagnostics with Ross Tech VCDS video

    June 12, 2013
    This video covers how to do an ABS System Function Test. They recommend not having the VCDS connected during the test drive.
    Sddefault 10958186 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Coding Bosch 5.3 and 5.7 ABS Modules with Ross Tech VCDS video

    June 10, 2013
    This video goes through all the steps of ABS coding for the Bosch 5.3 and 5.7 modules found in many VW and Audi vehicles, using a real world example with a 2003 Audi A4.
    Sddefault 10958169 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Doing throttle body relearn with Ross Tech VCDS video

    June 10, 2013
    This video shows how to perform the Throttle Body Alignment on VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Bentley vehicles.
    Sddefault 10958155 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Using the VCDS from Ross Tech to retract electric parking brakes video

    June 10, 2013
    This video covers how to do rear brakes on VW and Audi vehicles with the EPB system.
    Sddefault 10958139 jpg
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    How to use the Auto-Scan function with the Ross Tech VCDS video

    June 10, 2013
    This video features how to use the Auto-Scan feature of VCDS. The video also shows how to add Auto-Scans to emails and web forums.
    Sddefault jpg 10835342
    Service Repair

    Ross-Tech VCDS diagnostic software video

    Nov. 28, 2012
    Brief intro into what VCDS can do for technicians. If you work with Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda or Bentley vehicles, then VCDS give you the same diagnostic capabilities as the...

    KEY CONTACTS

    Sales

    Request More Information

    By clicking above, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor Business Media’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor Business Media's use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor, its brands, affiliates and/or third-party partners, consistent with Endeavor's Privacy Policy. In addition, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them. You may unsubscribe at any time.

    All content from Ross-Tech

    Craig Truglia, assistant editor
    Service Repair

    Are we in the age of Autologic?

    Craig Truglia
    Sept. 26, 2012
    Advancements in aftermarket scan tools push the envelope, and give OEs a run for their money.