ODIS Service FAQs

VOS-FAQ-15-04

12/17/2015

Note:
New or Revised issues are marked accordingly.
The following FAQs apply to all VAS diagnostic device platforms unless noted otherwise.
New!
Q. Why was Application V3.0.0 not released automatically as an online update?
A. The specified installation of application V3.0.0 introduces important improvements in the ODIS
Service installation, update and reinstallation processes:
• Updated application versions are automatically available as “installation versions” from a
VWAG Group Services web-server. This means that installation DVDs are no longer used. New
installations on new devices and reinstallations on existing devices are now performed directly
from the web-server.
• ODIS Service Security Certificate importation to Windows® enables ODIS Service (new)
installations and reinstallations from the web-server.
• V3.0.0 contains major background programming improvements and bug-fixes.
As a result of the above, and the necessity to run a file cleanup utility during the pre-installation
preparation process, an automatic online download and installation was not possible.
New!
Q. Info on Application V3.0.0 state that it is a “Mandatory Installation from Web-Server”.
What does that mean?
A. Application versions up to and including V2.2.7 are no longer updateable due to the software and
server changes outlined above. In order use up-to-date software for vehicles under new vehicle
warranty, the “mandatory” installation of V3.3.0 applies to all diagnostic laptop and tablet
devices in workshop service. Follow the step-by-step instructions in Service Information – ODIS

Service document title: V ersion 3.0.0 – Mandatory Installation from Web-Server .
Please perform the installation process on one device at a time through to completion!

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New!
Q. I’ve successfully installed V3.0.0 from the web-server on all devices in service. What do I do with
my ODIS Service V2.2.6 Installation DVDs?
A. Discard the DVDs.
New installations and reinstallations now take place via the web-server as follows:
• To reinstall ODIS Service on an existing device, refer to Service Information – ODIS

Service document title: V ersion 3.0.0 – Mandatory Installation from Web-Server . Note
that these instructions apply to all subsequently-released application versions.
• To install ODIS Service on a brand new device, refer to the following Service Information –

ODIS Service document titles (in order):
 Installation Phase 1 – Preparation, License & Security Certificate Process Instructions
 installation & Configuration Installation Phase 2 – Softw are Instructions
New!
Q. Now that ODIS Service is installed and reinstalled from a web-server, I’m concerned about my
dealership’s network capabilities. How fast should my Internet connection be to ensure smooth online
installations, reinstallations and updates?
A. We recommend no less than 6 Mbps for single franchise and 8Mbps for dual franchise.
Revised!
Q. How do I configure a VAS 5054A to my diagnostic device?
A. Please refer to Service Information – Diagnostic Device Hardw are & Window s document title:

V AS 5054A Diagnostic Interface – Bluetooth® & EDIC Configuration
Q. We installed new security certificates when we updated our diagnostic laptops and tablets from
Windows® XP to Windows 7. Why did we receive an email stating that a certificate will expire soon
when it is less than three years old?
A. Unfortunately, the auto-generated email you received applied to the original certificate installed on
the device before it was updated to Windows 7. Please disregard this email.
Q. Why does ODIS Service get stuck on Processing Cached Protocols when first opened, and then not
fully open?
A. In most cases this is caused by automatically-saved protocol buffer data. Locate and delete the
data from a Windows directory and then perform a brief reconfiguration as instructed in Service

Information – ODIS Service document title: ODIS Service Stalls on Processing Cached
Protocols. If you are not comfortable with navigating and deleting data from a Windows directory,
please call us at 888-896-1298.

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Q. Why do I receive a “Framework start failed with 13” error when attempting to open ODIS?
A. This error may occur when the online update fails during a new application update. Uninstall and
reinstall ODIS Service.
Q. I am unable to configure the Email Outgoing server because I don’t know the dealer-specific
details needed. What can I do?
A. We now have a dedicated Email Server for use by all dealers. Please refer to Service Information –

ODIS Service document title: Dedicated Email Server Configuration
Q. Why won’t ODIS Service see the vehicle when I’ve added the VAS5054A correctly?
A. Something occurred which corrupted some files. We can now fix this issue, please give us a call at
888-896-1298.
Q. What does the error ODS6501E/ODS2508F General Database access error when opening ODIS
Service indicate?
A. Please contact Diagnostic Tester Software Support at 888-896-1298; we can usually resolve this
without a re-load of ODIS Service.
Q. When I click on Info in ODIS Service, I’m prompted for an ID and PW. What do I use to login?
A. Enter your vwhub.com ID and PW.
Q. What password do I use to import my ODIS Service Security Certificate?
A. Use the first 32 alpha-numeric characters (only) of the Hardware ID which you saved during your
eShop license request.
Q. The GFF protocol log I sent from ODIS Service is not showing in GFF Paperless. How can I fix this?
A. If you received a “log was successfully sent” message when sending the GFF log but it’s not showing
in GFF Paperless, please ensure there are less than 100 characters in the Dealer data field under
Admin > General > Dealer data. Having more than 100 characters will cause the GFF log to not
show up in GFF Paperless.
Typically, the Dealer data field should only contain your dealer number and name. If less than 100
characters are used, please contact the IT Service Desk at 866-892-3375 and open a ticket. You
will need the date the GFF log was sent and the VIN.
Q. When I attempt to send my GFF log, I receive an error message of “The current operating mode
does not allow the diagnostic protocol to be sent. The system will try again later”.
A. This error indicates ODIS Service is in Road Test Mode. Under Extras, select Road test and Cancel
Road Test mode.
Q. Where can I see what diagnostic content version I have installed in ODIS Service?
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A. Under Info, select Versions. The version is listed as didb_GFS-v: X.XX.XX Ex ample: 2.29.00

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