VAG COM - activate phone option

[jakesmith]

Hi I have bought a Dension Bluetooth adapter for my R8 and need to activate the phone option on the RNS-E head unit
I have seen a load of cheap VAG COM dongles on eBay but are these just code readers? Presumaby I need a programmer or something, or do I need software for my laptop? Generally quite good with electronics but haven't done anything in this area before so need a little guidance

[DVandrews]

You will need a pukka VAGCOM cable and software. I have one here if you are anywhere near Milton Keynes.

Dave

[jakesmith]

Thanks, not that close sadly but thank you for the kind offer
So are the cheapo ones on eBay for £10 not what I need?

[DVandrews]

Pretty sure the useful software wont recognise them, but you could try if they are that cheap. The Audi BBS (Audi-sport.net) has a map of VAGCOM owners who are willing to share so you could register there and ask..

Dave

[jakesmith]

DVandrews said:

Pretty sure the useful software wont recognise them, but you could try if they are that cheap. The Audi BBS (Audi-sport.net) has a map of VAGCOM owners who are willing to share so you could register there and ask..

Dave

Cool thanks!