VAG K+CAN Commander is a diagnostic tool for Vag vehicles. The tool can connect to the vehicle and read diagnostic trouble codes, software and hardware versions, extended unit identification and measured values. It can also perform standard security access and user defined security access.
The manual introduces the VAG K+CAN Commander 5.X, a Windows‑based diagnostic tool for VAG‑brand vehicles. It explains the software’s capabilities, supported protocols, and the hardware interface (USB dongle and OBDII cable).\n\nInstallation sections cover driver setup for the USB dongle and interface, software installation, and initial startup checks. Diagnostic chapters describe standard functions such as reading and clearing trouble codes, adaptation, and measured values, as well as special functions like odometer correction and VIN programming. Troubleshooting tips and an appendix with vehicle‑specific procedures complete the guide.
| Supported protocols | KWP2000 over TP2.0 (CAN) 5000KB/s |
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| Supported protocols | KWP2000 over TP1.6 (CAN) 5000KB/s |
| Supported protocols | KWP1281 or KWP2000 over K‑Line |
| USB dongle driver mode | Recognized automatically as HID device on Windows 2000/XP/Vista |
Open the “VAG_K+CAN_Commander” folder, go to the “Dongle_Driver_USB” subfolder and run the “inf+inst” installer.
It means the dongle/interface has been recognized correctly and the tool should work normally.
Connect the dongle to a computer running a non‑Vista‑64 OS and run the reconfiguration tool from the provided utility.