Load the correct FTDI template ( .ept file) provided in the repair package to restore the Product ID (PID) and Vendor ID (VID) to match Ross-Tech standards. Click . Step 3: Install the Multilanguage VCDS Software
| Component | Description | |-----------|-------------| | VCDS 22.3.1 installer | The official VCDS software version 22.3.1 (original Ross‑Tech installer) | | VAGCOM_EEWriteLang.exe | EEPROM writing tool for language selection and repair | | VAGCOM_HWType.exe | Hardware type detection and bootloader check utility | | VIIPlusLoader (or VCDS Loader) | A launcher program that bypasses the genuine interface check | | Driver packages | USB drivers for the clone interface (FTDI, etc.) | | Instruction / README files | Step‑by‑step installation guidance | vcds 22.3.1 hex v2 clone repair multilanguage full package
Note: these are general troubleshooting and repair steps for common clone faults. Load the correct FTDI template (
Connect an to the SWD pins (GND, CLK, DIO, 3.3V) on the clone PCB. Open the STM32 ST-LINK Utility software on your PC. Connect an to the SWD pins (GND, CLK, DIO, 3
If your interface stops connecting or throws "Interface Not Found" errors, the issue is likely hardware: