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VCDS (VAG-COM) Logging Guide
Safety
Safety is extremely important. Logging may involve high speeds so only do logs when it’s safe to do so.
The best place to take logs is on a dyno (rolling road), although many people do logs on public roads.
We are not liable for anything that happens when you do logs!
General
Most logs are done in 3rd gear Wide-Open-Throttle (WOT) from 2000 RPM (gas/petrol) or 1500
to redline.
For cars equipped with automatic transmission, try forcing 3rd gear in “manual mode” if possible.
WOT at low RPM can cause the transmission to downshift automatically. To stay in gear, apply
only partial throttle at low RPM and then WOT at around 3000 RPM. With a little practice you
can find what works best.
Measuring Blocks to Log
Logging instructions are available in the following pages.
VAG Turbo Gas 003+115+020 (log three at once)
(Petrol) with 4 003+118+031 (log three at once)
cylinders
VAG Turbo Gas 003+115+118 (log three at once)
(Petrol) with 5 or 031+015+016 (log three at once)
more cylinders 003+020+021 (log three at once)
VAG Non-Turbo Gas 003+020+031 (log three at once)
(Petrol) with 4
cylinders
VAG Non-Turbo Gas 020+021+031 (log three at once)
(Petrol) with 5 or 003+015+016 (log three at once)
more cylinders
VAG TDI 1996-2003 001 • 003 • 004 • 008 • 011
Or any VE TDI log only one at a time.
With the engine turned off (leave the key “on”), log the following group for a
few seconds to measure atmosphere pressure:
010
we can take into account the altitude/elevation of each TDI we tune!
VAG TDI 2004-2007 001+003+004 (log three at once)
Or any PD TDI 008+011 (log two at once)
With the engine turned off (leave the key “on”), log the following group for a
few seconds to measure atmosphere pressure:
010
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VAG TDI 1996-2007 Log all the TDI blocks listed above AND the following:
with larger turbo
(Stage 5 Custom) WOT from approximately 40km/h (25mph) to 140km/h (90mph) starting in 3 rd
gear (you can shift into 4th during this run):
007+011+006 (log three blocks at once)
before taking this log, cool down your intercooler by driving at very low engine
load for several minutes. This includes cruising at a steady speed on level road
or downhill.
4th gear WOT from 1,250 RPM to redline. Take it 2 times. This log is important
for optimizing boost control in the entire RPM range.
011
If you have a US-spec 2004-2005 Passat TDI, then please log the following
groups instead of just 011:
011+067
VAG TDI 2009+ Log these blocks in 3rd gear:
Common Rail TDI 001+003+004
008+011+099
Why take VCDS Logs?
Your vital engine data (such as boost, fuel quantity, timing, MAF, etc.) is recorded as you drive. They help us ensure
that there are no problems with your engine before tuning, and to ensure that it is performing optimally after a
tune. Although installing any tune without logging is possible (aka "tuning blindly"), using logs help bring the best
out of your engine.
What do I need?
You need a VAG-COM cable or OBD2 logger and a laptop. Official VAG-COM cables can be purchased at
[Link]
Step-by-Step Logging Guide
Ensure that the VAG-COM cable is connected to your car and your laptop. Open the VAG-COM software.
1. Click the Select button: 2. Click the Engine button:
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3. Click the Meas. Blocks button: 4. Select a block (or blocks) to log. Refer to
the list of blocks near the top of this
document.
5. Click the Log button (shown in step 4, 6. Click the Start button to begin logging:
circled).
7. Click the Stop button at the end of your 8. Repeat steps #4-7 until you complete all
run: groups.
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After you complete logging you can find your log files in C:\Ross-Tech\VCDS\Logs\ or in C:\Program
Files\VAG-COM\Logs\:
You can upload the log files at [Link] if you want to view them in charts, or, if
Malone Tuning is working with you in your tune, e-mail the log files to them at info@[Link].
