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VCDS: find modules when the chassis list is uncertain

Search controller addresses and preserve the results.

GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty
Introductory · 1/5
Time
1 min read
Vehicle / platform
Supported VW/Audi control modules with compatible genuine VCDS interface.
Tools
  • VCDS computer
  • Compatible Ross-Tech interface
Parts / supplies
  • None for this software task
STEP 01

Set the range

Use the default start and end addresses or a deliberately selected range. Leave Use CAN Only unchecked when the diagnostic question includes possible K-line modules; that option excludes them.

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STEP 02

Run and preserve

Click Start. Stop ends the search if necessary. Save writes a result file in VCDS Logs; Copy lets you preserve the text in another application.

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STEP 03

Review the identified modules

Compare the reported address, name, protocol, part number, component and coding with the vehicle’s documentation. Use those identifiers to select the correct follow-up procedure.

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Sources / references 1
  1. Ross-Tech VCDS manual ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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