iNVAR Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 If it says the chipset is FT232BL, you should have a shot. If you do decide to try it, let us know if it works. Even better, open up the cable and post some pictures so we can compare it to my own FT232BL internals. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTBeeR Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I did open it to look at the board, there's almost nothing on it haha I couldn't get the ch340 to work I took a few pics when I opened it... but deleted them before posting. I'll do it tomorrow when I have it "Build" Thread <--Link (OLD) '05 EJ255 now a '13 EJ257 Bottom End w/D25 heads (NEW) Forever Slow [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp1 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 If it says the chipset is FT232BL, you should have a shot. If you do decide to try it, let us know if it works. Even better, open up the cable and post some pictures so we can compare it to my own FT232BL internals. Good luck! I ordered what was supposed to be the FT232BL but once i got it it was the CH340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iNVAR Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I ordered what was supposed to be the FT232BL but once i got it it was the CH340From ebay? Tell the seller you want your money back, including the cost of return shipping. They'll probably tell you to mail it back but they won't foot the cost of shipping. If they refuse or claim they can't do that, file a dispute with Ebay, and explain to them that the cable you purchased is NOT what was described in the Ebay listing and as such, the seller should refund the cost of shipping too since their listing was done incorrectly. The cable probably only cost you like $10 or so and it makes no sense for you to spend over 20% of the cost of the cable to mail it back to the seller because the seller mislead you. Ebay will most likely side with you, or just give you the full cost of the item back out of their own expense, and you'll still get to keep the cable. This happened the last time I bought an item from a seller and I specifically asked them for a date of manufacturer (cell phone battery) and they told me Sept. 2012 but when it arrived it was Nov. 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp1 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 pics Please excuse my previous fail at the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp1 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 From ebay? Tell the seller you want your money back, including the cost of return shipping. They'll probably tell you to mail it back but they won't foot the cost of shipping. If they refuse or claim they can't do that, file a dispute with Ebay, and explain to them that the cable you purchased is NOT what was described in the Ebay listing and as such, the seller should refund the cost of shipping too since their listing was done incorrectly. The cable probably only cost you like $10 or so and it makes no sense for you to spend over 20% of the cost of the cable to mail it back to the seller because the seller mislead you. Ebay will most likely side with you, or just give you the full cost of the item back out of their own expense, and you'll still get to keep the cable. This happened the last time I bought an item from a seller and I specifically asked them for a date of manufacturer (cell phone battery) and they told me Sept. 2012 but when it arrived it was Nov. 2011. Yep it was a seller on ebay in NJ, so shipping was quick. Will take your advice on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTBeeR Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Here's my ch340 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/azyhy4e8.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/u8ateju4.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/rezaqype.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/y9y9yne9.jpg "Build" Thread <--Link (OLD) '05 EJ255 now a '13 EJ257 Bottom End w/D25 heads (NEW) Forever Slow [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp1 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 That's the exact one I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTBeeR Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 yeah i got it from this guy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/350766989906?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 "Build" Thread <--Link (OLD) '05 EJ255 now a '13 EJ257 Bottom End w/D25 heads (NEW) Forever Slow [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp1 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 This where i got mine, says FT232BL but im guessing it was just in the title for search hits. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400440557951?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4112wt_1004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTBeeR Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I bought mine before I saw this thread so I screwed myself over because it was a vague posting. Yours you might be able to fight because it's not the product that was advertised you'll have to check the description: to be sure though I found that one out the hard way long ago "Build" Thread <--Link (OLD) '05 EJ255 now a '13 EJ257 Bottom End w/D25 heads (NEW) Forever Slow [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unobtainium Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 In reply to iNVAR's query: My new VAG-COM cheap cable looks like amp1's. Purchased from Amazon: VAG-COM KKL 409.1 USB Interface diagnostic cable for AUDI & Volkswagen - OBD2 / OBDII $8.56 Sold by Dragonhorsellc Condition: New Running in a virtual Win2K machine under Parallels on MBPs. I've installed it on two laptops. I had to reboot each VM before the drivers were recognized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 What's the inside look like though? The chipset is what I'm concerned with. All the cables look the same from the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp1 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What's the inside look like though? The chipset is what I'm concerned with. All the cables look the same from the outside. My internals mirrored root beers when I took a look inside, we have the exact same cable. The seller just refunded my 9.99 too! I wonder is it worth it to try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks, but I'd really like to hear from unobtanium. His cable works as per his other thread. Would like to know what he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 now bought two cables (amazon and ebay) that were improperly advertised, does anyone know where to source the ST232BL cable for a reasonable price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giogio43 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 so i searched on this forums and pretty much all over the websites... No one has the EXACT link to where we can buy this 10-15$ cable that is - VAG-COM cable with CHIPSET: FT232BL as i understand this chip is the only one working with Romrider and EXUflash for READING and FLASHING. If anyone knows anything specific about where we can get this please help us out here. i have 2005 legacy b4 3.0 and want to mess it up a bit) p.s if someone didnt know - people used Ferrite cores and 0.01 capacitors with this cheap cable that seemed to work, also ebay and other websites that sell this say its a FT232BL chip, but do not really believe that. one way to find out is to look inside at the chip. whatever whatever .... George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmackDaddy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yep. I've got the wrong one as well. the chip says "FT232RL" (that's mine in the pic). That one works with LV only. I just ordered this one, http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-VW-Audi-Interface-Scan-Tool-Code-Reader-Cable-VCDS-409-1-FT232BL-OBD2-OBDII-/400440557951?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5d3c1e017f&vxp=mtr and if it comes as advertised, it is the FT232BL. I found this by searching for 'VW Audi Interface Scan Tool Code Reader Cable VCDS 409.1 FT232BL OBD2 OBDII' as mentioned earlier. I will update when I receive it middle of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giogio43 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yep. I've got the wrong one as well. the chip says "FT232RL" (that's mine in the pic). That one works with LV only. I just ordered this one, http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-VW-Audi-Interface-Scan-Tool-Code-Reader-Cable-VCDS-409-1-FT232BL-OBD2-OBDII-/400440557951?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5d3c1e017f&vxp=mtr and if it comes as advertised, it is the FT232BL. I will update when I receive it middle of next week. i also found that one and later contacted them,,, this is their reply pretty funny one Thank you for contacting us. Really sorry.Since our salesman is on business and the problem is serious, could you inquiry 7th,Feb? Hope you can understand and wait patiently. If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reply to this email and let us know. Best regards, hi-autopia customer care ------------------------- i will wait for you to get back with the news, really hope its BL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I have been emailing back and forth with Autopia for two weeks, theirs is misadvertised as a BL. they refunded my money but I am trying to force them to change the listing in exchange for upgrading my negative feedback to neutral. Every email correspondence has been exactly like the one above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmackDaddy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well, the cable I received was not the FT232BL. Photo is attached. It was worth a try I suppose. I'm actually looking forward to the questionable grammar I will read in their correspondence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Sucks that it's so difficult to find an FT232BL cable now... I hope mine doesn't break, yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giogio43 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 dammit why is it so hard to find BL ... i saw somewhere they sell FT232BL chip itself, is it possible to replace the chips of this device? or something like that? SmackD that ch30... chip is still fine for just logging right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Holy shit ... I actually found the seller from whom I ordered my cable years ago. I am in the habit of saving in favorites the sellers I had good transactions with. http://myworld.ebay.com/smooth-dealer/ So it looks like he no longer carries those cables. It would be worth one of you guys contacting him and asking him where he sourced them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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