VAG-COM 306.0 error messages regarding. TDI Timing / VAG-Scope

Hello!
I purchased a licensed version (306.0 in German) of VAG-COM. However, when using the functions mentioned above, I receive the following error messages: 'Can't spawn VAGSCOPE.EXE' and 'Can't spawn TDIGRAPH.EXE.' What could be the cause of this? I installed everything from the included CD. The program is licensed and fully unlocked. Everything else seems to be working fine. Both applications are also present in the VAGCOM folder. What should I do now?

Update: I just downloaded the latest TDI-Graph/VAG-Scope applications and copied them into the VAG folder as a test. It seems to be working, but only in English and only for the engine codes: AGR, AHF, ALH, ASV. Or does the AFN engine have the same values? According to a technical article, it shouldn't inherently. It's funny that...
Best regards, Arnd.
1998 Seat Ibiza GT TDI AFN with chip tuning.

Hello,

May I ask where you obtained your full version?
I'm not really in the business of providing free support to people who are having problems with software that wasn't developed by DRV, DRV, or me (RKS).
"Cannot spawn" is likely similar to "cannot fork." The reason should be easily found in the source code of the programs, as they are open source.

Best regards, Rainer.

Hello,

May I ask where you obtained your full version?
I'm not really in the business of providing free support to competitors, especially when your version isn't from DRV, DRV, or me (RKS). 'Cannot spawn' probably means something like 'cannot fork.' The reason should be easily found in the source code of the programs, as they are open source.

Greetings, Rainer

Sure, I'm unconsciously competing with 'PCI.' I was on the 'Ross-tech' homepage and, more or less randomly, chose PCI from the German providers. If this is a problem, I'm sorry, I didn't know. After I tried to change the email address on my 'Rüttelplatte' account, I received a message saying that the changes were so significant that the account was locked. When I tried to log in again, the message said: 'Invalid username.' When I tried to register again with 'Rüttelplatte,' the name was already taken. So, I now registered as 'Autopilot.' Therefore, the 'Rüttelplatte' account could be deleted. Now, a little about my car: Seat Ibiza GT TDI 'AFN' with a chip. At 67,000 km, the timing belt broke on the highway. The result: all the valves were bent, and all the hydraulic lifters were cold-formed. I had the cylinder head completely reconditioned by a motor repair specialist. I was able to handle the removal and installation myself, thanks in part to the helpful information I found in this excellent forum. The engine is running again now, and I didn't hold back on any parts or screws. I've noticed two things: the engine noise is slightly louder, so I'll try fine-tuning the injectors. Cold starts are excellent, but warm starts are more mediocre. However, according to the diagram in the technical article, I have set the injection timing exactly, and the valve timing is also correct. Furthermore, I'm now a bit concerned about the timing belt replacement interval. My neighbor's AFN engine failed at 80,000 km. My plan to change it myself, at the latest then, was thwarted by my timing chain.

Best regards, Arnd.

Hello,

Try checking the fuel injection start time using measurement block 0 in the basic settings mode, and also refer to the technical article on ESP calibration.
Okay, I'm ready. Please provide the German text you want me to translate.

Unfortunately, I don't know what differences exist in the source code of the PCI version compared to the DRV/my version.
Based on my understanding of Uwe Ross's expertise as a Windows hacker, he would likely have used Win32 functions instead of "spawn."
Therefore, I suspect the problem lies within the timing checker itself.
I believe that, at least at one point, the Ross-Tech website also offered the source code for the Timing Checker for download. You would need to search for the error message text and see which condition leads to that message.

Best regards, Rainer.

Edit: I've looked at the source code of the timing checker, and it seems the problem is actually with VAG-COM.
Please check if your VAG-COM directory and its subdirectories have write permissions, and make sure that the TDIGraph.exe file is located in the correct place (within the VAG-COM directory?).

Hello Arnd,

Quote:

At 67,000 km, the timing belt broke while I was on the highway.

While this isn't related to the VAG-C issue, I'm curious if you were able to determine a reason why the timing belt failed with such low mileage (e.g., a faulty tensioner, side wear, or general wear and tear)?

Best regards,
Albrecht.

Hello!
I purchased a licensed version (306.0 in German) of VAG-COM. However, when using the functions mentioned above, I receive the following error messages: 'Can't spawn VAGSCOPE.EXE' or 'Can't spawn TDIGRAPH.EXE'. What could be the possible causes?


Something isn't installed correctly. However, since I don't create the installation programs myself from the dealer versions, I don't know exactly what or how. The dealer should be able to help you with that.


I just downloaded the latest TDI Graph/VAG-Scope applications from www.ross-tech.com and copied them into the VAG folder as a test. It seems to be working, although only in English and only for the engine codes: AGR, AHF, ALH, ASV. Or does the AFN engine have the same values? According to a technical article, it shouldn't, in principle. It's funny that...


In the current TDIGRAPH.CFG file, there is an entry for AFN.

You need to put the file in the SCALING folder.


Unfortunately, I don't know what differences exist in the source code of the PCI version compared to the DRV/my version.


Nothing. None of the German retailers compile the program themselves. The translations are done using a tool called Resource Hacker. However, one should check the version numbers. It is possible that older versions of TDIGraph.exe and VAG-Scope.exe might be included with the PCI version 306.0.

The error message 'Can't spawn VAGSCOPE.EXE' actually comes from VAG-COM and simply means that VAG-COM cannot find the VAGSCOPE.EXE file. Okay, so make sure that the VAGSCOPE.EXE file is in the same folder as the VAGCOM.EXE file, and if you're using a 'shortcut' to start VAG-COM, make sure that the 'Start in:' parameter of the shortcut points to that folder. (Sorry, I don't have a German version of Windows, so I'm not familiar with the German terms for 'shortcut' and so on).

-Uwe-

Hello,

Try checking the fuel injection start time using measurement block 0 in the basic settings mode, and also refer to the technical article on ESP calibration.
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I did it exactly like that. Value 2: ~45. Value 9: ~130.

Hello Arnd,

At 67,000 km, the timing belt broke while I was on the highway.

While this isn't related to the VAG-C issue, I'm curious if you were able to determine a reason why the timing belt failed with such low mileage (e.g., a faulty tensioner, side wear, or general wear and tear)?

Best regards,
Albrecht

That's what worries me: I couldn't detect any irregularities whatsoever. The tensioner pulley looks practically identical to the 'new' one. All the wheels are fine, and there are no burrs or anything like that. The same thing happened to my neighbor, but at 80,000 km. I will definitely pay more attention to the entire ZR mechanism from now on.

Something isn't installed correctly. However, since I don't create the installation programs myself from the dealer versions, I don't know exactly what or how. The dealer should be able to help you with that.

In the current TDIGRAPH.CFG file, there is an entry for AFN.

You need to put the file in the SCALING folder.
-Uwe-

I have already emailed the dealer. Let's see...

I'm having a problem with the aforementioned `tdigraph.cfg` file. When I access the page, all sorts of values appear. What exactly should I do with them? What even *is* a `.cfg` file? How can I create one and then put it in the `SCALING` folder? Sorry, but my PC knowledge is only average.

You should save the file in your SCALING folder (a subfolder of VAG-COM). Right-click on the link, then choose 'Save to Disk' or a similar option from the menu, and select the correct folder. As I mentioned, I don't have a German version of Windows, so I'm not familiar with the exact terminology.

-Uwe-