Ross-Tech sells hardware (the cable) and gives away the software (VCDS) for free. Their business model relies on selling genuine cables. To protect this, they embed security checks in the software.
Change the Vendor ID and Product ID back to the standard Ross-Tech values: 0403 vcds revoked fix
: Most "revoked" cases involve clone HEX-V2 or HEX-CAN cables. Newer VCDS software can detect these and overwrite the cable's firmware to disable it. Ross-Tech sells hardware (the cable) and gives away
To help find the right path for your specific setup, what are you using (genuine Ross-Tech or a clone), and what version of VCDS do you currently have installed? Share public link Change the Vendor ID and Product ID back
Restart your computer, reinstall the latest stable version of VCDS, plug in your interface, and run the screen test under . Step 3: Contact Ross-Tech Support
Before attempting technical repairs, try these simple steps: