"JR North" > wrote in message
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> You must enable Com4 in BIOS, and then select it in VAG-COM setup. My
> computer would not function with VAG-COM on Com1. After sucessfully
> enabling, you should see Com4 in System Properties dialog.
> JR
>
> A New Day wrote:
>
>> assistance required please.
>>
>> 3rd party OBD II cable and the freeware Ross-Tech software.
>>
>> Software is loaded on Dell notebook with Serial COM1 active.
>>
>> Connect lead to comp then plug OBD into connector port, then turn
>> ignition on. All as per the manual.
>>
>> Options, Setting the COM port...........all I get is COM not found.
>>
>> COM 1 is working as I run other hardware from it.
>>
>> Tried with ignition on and engine not running and with engine running.
>> Tried searching for COM 2,3 and 4 (I know it is 1 tho) but no luck.
>>
>> Changed COM 1 baud rates from 9600 to 4800 to 2400 to 1200 to 600 to 300
>> and still no go.
>>
>> any sugs
>>
>> ta
>> dj
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thanks for the pointer got it running on COM 4 and reading codes.

sods law the only one I wanted to reset, the inspection warning, and the
software has to be registered...........$99

ah well will just have to keep looking at it first thing at start up.

thanks
dj