I tried everything above exactly, but it didn't work. It wouldn't work at 9600, 4800 or 2400 bits/sec. So I was frustrated and about to give up, but I decided to grab my APv1 cable and give it a shot. I tried to update with the ECUflash drivers but that didn't work. I went to Dynex website and DL'd the serial to usb drivers and updated those properly. Hooked it back up and tried at 9600, no go. Set it to 4800, nothing. 1 last try at 2400 and bam it worked!
thanks for the help. this is the same way it worked out last time. I tried everything with the VAG COM on 2 different newer laptops, neither would log with the car running. Switched to the AP cable and it worked. This thread inspired me to try the VAG COM again, but with a different much older laptop. same results.
I don't know what the deal is. I have the blue VAG COM cable that says Autonostics on it. no serial or part #.