Can you check timing with VCDS?

When using VCDS-Lite, only ECU’s that have timing checked in Basic Settings group 000 will show the TDI Timing button.

How do you check time of ALH VCDS?

Procedure

1. Turn on the vehicle and open VCDS.
2. Click on 01-Engine.
3. Click on 04-Basic Settings.
4. In the group field, enter “00” and “GO” button.
5. A new window with a graph will appear.
6. Select the Mk4 ALH Engine in the drop down on the bottom right.
7. Read the graph to determine your timing:

How do I know if my timing chain is stretched?

Read the amount of stretch on the timing tab. For example, if the rotor tip began to move at 10° after TDC as measured at the timing mark, the chain has 10° of stretch. Any reading more than 4° to 5° is considered excessive and you need to schedule time to install a new timing chain and gear set.

What is a VAG tool?

April 4, 2019 at. VCDS (new name for Vag-Com) is a effective Windows application that gives you a dealer level scan tool that understands all of the Volkswagen/Audi/Skoda/Seat specific fault codes plus it allows to to change many of the car’s settings.

Is VCDS any good?

Pitkow says that the VCDS is the fastest diagnostic tool he owns. “It’s noticeably faster and easier to use than the Volkswagen factory tool.” Occasionally, a function may not have been available on a new vehicle.

What does a loose cam chain sound like?

There is a rattling sound. A lax timing chain, or worse, a broken timing chain with loose parts within the engine, will produce a rattling sound when your car is idling. This rattling sound is typically most prominent while the engine heats up and disappears after some time.

How much slack should be in a timing chain?

Probably about 1/2 inch is MAX. As long as it doesn’t slip, you won’t have a problem. IMO any slack is to much. It will allow some cam timing variation.

Is VCDS only for VW?

VCDS uses VW’s proprietary diagnostic protocol and is only designed and supported for use in VW/Audi vehicles.

What do you need for VCDS?

The minimum system requirements for the VCDS (VAG-COM) software are:

1. Desktop, laptop or notebook PC.
2. Pentium-3 (or equivalent) processor running at 1 GHz (or higher)
3. 256MB RAM.
4. Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit editions)
5. Approx. 100MB of hard disk space.
6. USB port.