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VCDS: save a complete VW/Audi Auto-Scan

Create a retrievable whole-vehicle diagnostic record before changing fault memory or configuration.

PHTM PERFORMANCEPublished Oct 8, 2026Reviewed Oct 8, 2026Updated Oct 8, 2026

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

Run the scan

Choose Start and let VCDS visit the controllers. The scan records identification, coding and faults. Not every vehicle contains every module VCDS can list.

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STEP 02

Save before closing

Use Save to write the results into the VCDS Logs folder, or Copy to paste them into a document. Modern versions also retain scans in the Scans folder, but deliberately saving a named copy makes it easier to find later.

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Ross-Tech VCDS manual ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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VCDS: save a complete VW/Audi Auto-Scan

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