Is this the correct TOAF interface cable?

paulh260260 · 6th May 2021, 10:57

Guys

There seems to be a plethopra of Vag Com cables available online so is this the correct one for TOAF ( I am assuming pins 7 &8 will need connecting)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233994483...kaAn_aEALw_wcB

Alternately is there a cable that works without shorting the pins?

Cheers

Paul

900xj · 6th May 2021, 12:52

I ordered this one. I don't know if it is the same.

Perfect with windows 10. Tryed yesterday evening, toaf 43 and 51, com3 detected (drivers on cd installed before on computer).

Pins 7 &8 connected by a friend but maybe ok before, there was a connection but i wasn't sure.

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/154192160083

vitesse · 6th May 2021, 12:54

Looks like the right sort, although I agree it's a minefield, some work - some don't I've been lucky but then again I still use a serial cable rather than a USB is I find it 100% reliable. I see some cables have a switch although I'm unsure if it's to bridge 7 & 8 or not. If you don't like soldering them then I suppose some thin fuse wire would do the job too.

Regards

T-Cut · 6th May 2021, 14:13

Yes that's the cable most people use. You have to open up the plug (4 screws) to access the rear side of the pin board. A bridge is then soldered across Pin 7 and 8 using a short length of wire. The pin numbers are usually marked on one or both sides of the board.

Hope this helps.

TC

paulh260260 · 6th May 2021, 14:20

Cheers for the replies guys I've now ordered one

Paul

900xj · 6th May 2021, 17:19

Mine,

First pic, under, like that when bought. So ? Link or not ?

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Second pic, "upper side", pin 7 and 8 link made by a friend.

6th May 2021, 10:57	#1
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900xj Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Nantes Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I ordered this one. I don't know if it is the same. Perfect with windows 10. Tryed yesterday evening, toaf 43 and 51, com3 detected (drivers on cd installed before on computer). Pins 7 &8 connected by a friend but maybe ok before, there was a connection but i wasn't sure. https://www.ebay.fr/itm/154192160083 Last edited by 900xj; 6th May 2021 at 12:56..

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6th May 2021, 12:54	#3
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Looks like the right sort, although I agree it's a minefield, some work - some don't I've been lucky but then again I still use a serial cable rather than a USB is I find it 100% reliable. I see some cables have a switch although I'm unsure if it's to bridge 7 & 8 or not. If you don't like soldering them then I suppose some thin fuse wire would do the job too. Regards

6th May 2021, 14:13	#4
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,751 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Yes that's the cable most people use. You have to open up the plug (4 screws) to access the rear side of the pin board. A bridge is then soldered across Pin 7 and 8 using a short length of wire. The pin numbers are usually marked on one or both sides of the board. Hope this helps. TC

6th May 2021, 14:20	#5
paulh260260 Still learning... Gold 04 75 Connie SE 2.5 V6 Petrol, Silver 52 Connie SE 2.5 V6 Petrol, 04 BRG Connie 2.5 V6 Petrol Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MANCHESTER Posts: 231 Thanks: 129 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	Cheers for the replies guys I've now ordered one Paul

6th May 2021, 17:19	#6
900xj Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Nantes Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Mine, First pic, under, like that when bought. So ? Link or not ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second pic, "upper side", pin 7 and 8 link made by a friend.