Thanks for the tip, and for all your videos. I have learned a lot from your videos. I took a 1-hour subscription to Audi's Erwin and took a look around, and downloaded a bunch of PDFs for my 2015 Audi A4. I want to start servicing my car by myself, and I wondered if Erwin has a checklist for the minor and major services? In other words, is there any list of the procedures that should be performed at each service (or at each interval?).
Maintenance schedules should be available in the "Category 1" dropdown menu. Login without a subscription and you can see the search results... and you can click on relevant documents to see 4 page samples. Like this: erwin.audiusa.com/erwin/D3E8026E6A4.info?articleId=163406 You'll need to be logged in.
While I agree that 35$ is pretty cheap for what you get, I think that it isn't right that VAG is asking any money at all for the repair manuals to their products I know that it is the same everywhere, but I think any product with the pricetag of a car should come with access to repair instructions as a given. To be clear: I totally understand that third party websites are asking money for repair instructions they came up with themselves. What I am not okay with, is a manufacturer asking you money to give you insight into how you yourself can fix the product you own already. There is no good reason for this beyond corporate greed
Bentley used to get the exact info form VW & Audi.... their contract / partnership ended some time in 2009/10. You can't get better info than this... unless you work in the dealership. These pdfs still don't cover everything, but are better than not having anything... like the majority of DIYers try to get away with (work without service info).
Would erWin have the same info for an older car like a 2002 A4 as the Bentley since they just started their partnership with Vag? I might just go with erWin if it does have the same info, also because my parents have a newer Audi and would seem cheaper than buying two Bentley manuals
Thats excellent! I'm going to be removing My Seized AGU 1.8T and putting a new lump in over the next month. But I need to time it up, De-sludge as much as possible and Re-seal the rocker then she should be good to go in :) #ProTip for you 1.8T people - DON'T do 130Mph with the (Low Oil Pressure Warning STOP Motor) light flashing away!!! I was lucky it popped out of gear when it seized ;)
Thanks for the video, would you believe that I never used it yet but I was looking into it the reason why I never used it was I had Robert Bentley CD's or repair manuals but now we can't get information on newer cars and I use identifix which is ok but sometimes the info is hard to find or incomplete they use the same factory info but I see that by searching with the vin no. Would be helpful especially when working with electrical wiring diagrams more specifically fuses location and description of what they do. Do you know if the self study programs are available on all models and how do you sort all the files per model or year etc so the question is how do you find the information later when you need it months later ?
In the drop down menu... the vehicles are listed with their VIN / chassis identification. Example 9M 1k etc as well as a generic breakdown of the year. I simply create folders Jetta 9m, Jetta 1k, Golf 1J etc with sub folders like Engine, Transmission, Wiring. It has worked well for me. When I get stuck on a car at work, I then do a vin search (shop buys 1 day subscription). Wiring diagrams for all the new models starting 2008> are 1000 pages or more. You open the file and have to do a search for what you need. That's the only down side. But again, for $35 you can download GIGABITES of information that will keep you covered for quite a while. I buy a subscription to erWin now & then to download new stuff. I only found 137 SSP this time... haven't looked through all of them yet. Also downloaded 1081 Technical Tips (in house bulletins)... have not looked at them yet either. $35... what more can I say!? =)
Hello sir, thanks for the informative video, I just want you to please clear something for me, first thing is the PDF able to be used as a pdf even after the subscription expires? Because the subscription says : one day with printing rights. While the one hour option says one hour with printing rights(Screenshots only), I’m not sure what exactly do I get. Thank you in advance , cheers :)
erwin.vw.com/ (North America) or erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/ (Europe)? I assume you were looking at the European site, since the North American site does not offer 1 hour subscriptions. I don't see the screenshot option... which site exactly? Last year I paid for a 1 hour subscription ( European site)... I can still use / open the pdf files. I mostly use the North American site ($35/24hrs) since I'm in Canada. I would suggest buying a 1hr subscription to see what it's like... then go for a 1 day subscription once you have confirmed that the pdf files don't expire.
And for that same measly fee if you'd like , you can send a money order with a self addressed stamped Envelope and he will put together a full Manual for your vehicle !!! ............ OK I made that all up , but I'm good at marketing
I'm getting tired of looking for / providing information to people that want to work on their car... but don't bother buying a service manual. This video shows how easy & cheap it is to find ALL the information that one is looking for. =)
Thomas EXOVCDS but after 2 more I'm thinking that if you had a library already stocked and you did email, you'd make a decent penny. Figure 3 a day and generally speaking there are only just so many models. Your library would increase in size, and you'd be making a profit off the unwillingness of people to try on their own. I do see (in a tipsy state) the possibility of revenue
erWin is service info in PDF format... Elsa was the Dealer Level "Service Information & Parts System". Dealerships now use ODIS, which is a diagnostic platform that helps Technicians troubleshoot vehicles and it also has access to service information (and more). I don't have any Elsa or ODIS experience. Some googling or youtubing should explain things more for you.
I just tried my luck with a 1-hour subscription, but it seems like they redesigned the platform. I was not able to simply download entire files; instead there's a document viewer kind application where you can browse the repair manuals page by page and chapter by chapter. There is a print option to save PDFs, but you cannot get large amounts of info at once. I was able to hastily browse the contents and save some stuff I might need, but I assume ErWin is only useful anymore if you're either looking for very specific information for a particular repair job, or you have one of the very expensive long-term subscriptions. I wish it had been like in your video: Enter a VIN, select a category and then save huge PDFs like a madman.
I used European erWin.de 1 hr subscription last month... downloaded 1gb of pdf files. I also used the north American site 24hr subscription and downloaded 19 gb of pdf files.
@@schmuhf I use a generic vehicle platform search. I download all that comes up for, engine, body, suspension, transmission, wiring. Support for old vehicles is limited. If you need something specific, I can find it from my pile of files after I get home from work later tonight. I don't have all euro vehicles though. Let me know year, make, model, engine, transmission and I'll look tonight.
@@EXOVCDS I appreciate the offer very much. I decided to splurge on another hour of access and you're right; if you do a vehicle platform search, the files are the. The system is still somewhat flawed, but I was able to download all the files I might need at some point. Including 1200+ pages of wiring diagrams.
7 Euro for 1 hour (erWin Euro Site) is a great deal for the amount of information that can be downloaded. Very year I pay for access to VW & Audi info and download as much as I can (both on the Euro & North American site).
I know this comment is a little behind the times, but have you tried transferring your files to another device? Like from one laptop to another? Can these files, once they are downloaded, be saved to a stand along hard drive or DVD disc? Thank you.
10+ years ago, they were "time locked". The documents would not open after 24 hours. Anything that is downloaded now, will remain unlocked. All documents have an embedded safety warning (3 pages) that needs to be accepted, before the document can be opened... not a big deal.
I don't... you have to check erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showOrderFlatrate.do to see if they have what you need. Santana is similar to Passat. Buy a 7 Euro subscription and then enter your VIN number in the search field... if they have what you need, download everything they have.
I can't remember what I picked... I think you can chose anything. The important part is the payment / subscription (credit card info) if I remember correctly. I'll create a new account and will let you know what happens.
Pick a user name, fill in the rest using your real name, email and then pick California 90210 and a city. Once you are logged in, you can pick a subscription and enter your credit card info. The VW & Audi erWin sites both use the same login info... meaning, if you register with VW, the same user name & password apply to Audi... and vice versa. erWin will send you a confirmation email with a temporary password. Log in using the temp password and the next screen will be to change the password.
Erwin USA probably not... you can search for your vehicle for free on erwin without having to pay for a subscription. If you can not find the information, then you don't need to pay. Erwin Germany probably has what you need... you can select english documents as well.
Thanks I hope they have detailed information on how to Remove a fan cooling unit and how to locate the fuses and Relays to my 2012 Audi A6, should I use this is it worth it for what I need to do. I will be owning this car soon, and I know problems will come back up.
HEAVYGUNZ05 The service manuals contain detailed information for specific jobs... certain things are not detailed, because it is expected that whoever is reading the information, has experience working on a vehicle, and does not need to know how to remove something. Having said that, for $35USD, you can download as many service manuals, TSB's, maintenance schedules / procedures etc. There is no other information system that can match this "dollar & information" value. I buy a 24hr subscription every year.
Thomas EXOVCDS thx ....so this is not for someone like me. I have never worked on my wifes car before just on my Suburban lol. I thought it will be like my Haynes Truck Manuel it aids me through on how to take apart my engine and fuses and without it i wouldn't have done my own Intake manifold.
Like I said... for the money, this is the best option to get as many service manuals / information. Aftermarket service manual providers get the information from the dealer (same information as the erwin documents) and then "add" extra detail where needed.
I used whatever path is on their main site. I ended up having to reset my password and they just sent me a new password so I was able to login. I downloaded all the files for my Alltrack, and also for the Golf R so I could see the fuse assignments for the Europe built cars. I did that so I could know which fuse sockets to tap
Hi Thomas, was interested in getting a day pass for erWin, i wanted to ask you about downloading the files, are they Time Limited PDF's (unusable after a certain time) or do they have no limitations eg. they are just like any other normal pdf that you can store and open indefinitely? Thank. Rob
Thanks for the Information. Do you know if the same rules apply the the erWin.de site, as the available manuals are more relevant to the VW's we have in Australia
Team Delta Mike Yes... I think so. If I remember correctly, they have a 1 hour option for 7 Euros which I tried out this year. Which car / engine / year? I'll check if I have a pdf.
thanks for the info mate. Now that i know this i will be purchasing the one day subscription so i can get all the info i need for work, also going to do the same with the audi erWin. love the videos, keep up the good work
$35 for 24hrs is the BEST DEAL you won't find anywhere else. I download 8GB of service manuals. If you are too cheap to pay for information... that's your problem.
I have recommended this to a number of my customers.
Most of our customers wouldn't know what to do with it... LOL!
Thanks for the tip, and for all your videos. I have learned a lot from your videos. I took a 1-hour subscription to Audi's Erwin and took a look around, and downloaded a bunch of PDFs for my 2015 Audi A4. I want to start servicing my car by myself, and I wondered if Erwin has a checklist for the minor and major services? In other words, is there any list of the procedures that should be performed at each service (or at each interval?).
Maintenance schedules should be available in the "Category 1" dropdown menu. Login without a subscription and you can see the search results... and you can click on relevant documents to see 4 page samples. Like this:
erwin.audiusa.com/erwin/D3E8026E6A4.info?articleId=163406
You'll need to be logged in.
thank you very much from Algeria
Things are now slightly different... but similar. Thank you for watching!
While I agree that 35$ is pretty cheap for what you get, I think that it isn't right that VAG is asking any money at all for the repair manuals to their products
I know that it is the same everywhere, but I think any product with the pricetag of a car should come with access to repair instructions as a given.
To be clear: I totally understand that third party websites are asking money for repair instructions they came up with themselves. What I am not okay with, is a manufacturer asking you money to give you insight into how you yourself can fix the product you own already.
There is no good reason for this beyond corporate greed
The world would be a nice place if everything was free.
I'm assuming erWin has more information and is much more detailed than the Bentley repair manuals? Thanks for the video.
Bentley used to get the exact info form VW & Audi.... their contract / partnership ended some time in 2009/10. You can't get better info than this... unless you work in the dealership. These pdfs still don't cover everything, but are better than not having anything... like the majority of DIYers try to get away with (work without service info).
Would erWin have the same info for an older car like a 2002 A4 as the Bentley since they just started their partnership with Vag? I might just go with erWin if it does have the same info, also because my parents have a newer Audi and would seem cheaper than buying two Bentley manuals
Thats excellent! I'm going to be removing My Seized AGU 1.8T and putting a new lump in over the next month. But I need to time it up, De-sludge as much as possible and Re-seal the rocker then she should be good to go in :) #ProTip for you 1.8T people - DON'T do 130Mph with the (Low Oil Pressure Warning STOP Motor) light flashing away!!! I was lucky it popped out of gear when it seized ;)
Ouch!
The PDFs are not encrypted and time-limited?
Not encrypted and don't expire.
Thanks for the video, would you believe that I never used it yet but I was looking into it the reason why I never used it was I had Robert Bentley CD's or repair manuals but now we can't get information on newer cars and I use identifix which is ok but sometimes the info is hard to find or incomplete they use the same factory info but I see that by searching with the vin no. Would be helpful especially when working with electrical wiring diagrams more specifically fuses location and description of what they do. Do you know if the self study programs are available on all models and how do you sort all the files per model or year etc so the question is how do you find the information later when you need it months later ?
In the drop down menu... the vehicles are listed with their VIN / chassis identification. Example 9M 1k etc as well as a generic breakdown of the year. I simply create folders Jetta 9m, Jetta 1k, Golf 1J etc with sub folders like Engine, Transmission, Wiring. It has worked well for me. When I get stuck on a car at work, I then do a vin search (shop buys 1 day subscription). Wiring diagrams for all the new models starting 2008> are 1000 pages or more. You open the file and have to do a search for what you need. That's the only down side. But again, for $35 you can download GIGABITES of information that will keep you covered for quite a while. I buy a subscription to erWin now & then to download new stuff. I only found 137 SSP this time... haven't looked through all of them yet. Also downloaded 1081 Technical Tips (in house bulletins)... have not looked at them yet either. $35... what more can I say!? =)
That's a great service. Thanks for letting us know about it.
With the correct subscription & hardware... you can even do computer flashing / upgrades!
Hello sir, thanks for the informative video, I just want you to please clear something for me, first thing is the PDF able to be used as a pdf even after the subscription expires? Because the subscription says : one day with printing rights. While the one hour option says one hour with printing rights(Screenshots only), I’m not sure what exactly do I get. Thank you in advance , cheers :)
erwin.vw.com/ (North America) or erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/ (Europe)?
I assume you were looking at the European site, since the North American site does not offer 1 hour subscriptions. I don't see the screenshot option... which site exactly?
Last year I paid for a 1 hour subscription ( European site)... I can still use / open the pdf files.
I mostly use the North American site ($35/24hrs) since I'm in Canada.
I would suggest buying a 1hr subscription to see what it's like... then go for a 1 day subscription once you have confirmed that the pdf files don't expire.
And for that same measly fee if you'd like , you can send a money order with a self addressed stamped Envelope and he will put together a full Manual for your vehicle !!! ............ OK I made that all up , but I'm good at marketing
I'm getting tired of looking for / providing information to people that want to work on their car... but don't bother buying a service manual. This video shows how easy & cheap it is to find ALL the information that one is looking for. =)
Thomas EXOVCDS you're right people might think I was serious. Note to self no comments after IPA taste testing
Thomas EXOVCDS if you could do that that would be great. The cheque is in the mail 😂
Once payment is received... documents will be emailed!
Thomas EXOVCDS but after 2 more I'm thinking that if you had a library already stocked and you did email, you'd make a decent penny. Figure 3 a day and generally speaking there are only just so many models. Your library would increase in size, and you'd be making a profit off the unwillingness of people to try on their own. I do see (in a tipsy state) the possibility of revenue
What is the difference between Elsapro and erWin?
erWin is service info in PDF format... Elsa was the Dealer Level "Service Information & Parts System". Dealerships now use ODIS, which is a diagnostic platform that helps Technicians troubleshoot vehicles and it also has access to service information (and more). I don't have any Elsa or ODIS experience. Some googling or youtubing should explain things more for you.
I just tried my luck with a 1-hour subscription, but it seems like they redesigned the platform. I was not able to simply download entire files; instead there's a document viewer kind application where you can browse the repair manuals page by page and chapter by chapter. There is a print option to save PDFs, but you cannot get large amounts of info at once. I was able to hastily browse the contents and save some stuff I might need, but I assume ErWin is only useful anymore if you're either looking for very specific information for a particular repair job, or you have one of the very expensive long-term subscriptions. I wish it had been like in your video: Enter a VIN, select a category and then save huge PDFs like a madman.
I used European erWin.de 1 hr subscription last month... downloaded 1gb of pdf files. I also used the north American site 24hr subscription and downloaded 19 gb of pdf files.
@@EXOVCDS Oh man, then I must have done something wrong. When I entered the VIN, it did not allow me to view any categories or perform downloads.
@@schmuhf I use a generic vehicle platform search. I download all that comes up for, engine, body, suspension, transmission, wiring. Support for old vehicles is limited. If you need something specific, I can find it from my pile of files after I get home from work later tonight. I don't have all euro vehicles though. Let me know year, make, model, engine, transmission and I'll look tonight.
@@EXOVCDS I appreciate the offer very much. I decided to splurge on another hour of access and you're right; if you do a vehicle platform search, the files are the. The system is still somewhat flawed, but I was able to download all the files I might need at some point. Including 1200+ pages of wiring diagrams.
7 Euro for 1 hour (erWin Euro Site) is a great deal for the amount of information that can be downloaded. Very year I pay for access to VW & Audi info and download as much as I can (both on the Euro & North American site).
Good info. Thomas !
Thank you!
someday i just may have to use this service
Definitely worth it!
I know this comment is a little behind the times, but have you tried transferring your files to another device? Like from one laptop to another? Can these files, once they are downloaded, be saved to a stand along hard drive or DVD disc? Thank you.
Yes... I have them on multiple PC's, smartphones and tables.
10+ years ago, they were "time locked". The documents would not open after 24 hours. Anything that is downloaded now, will remain unlocked. All documents have an embedded safety warning (3 pages) that needs to be accepted, before the document can be opened... not a big deal.
Do u have volkswagen santana 2018 model ?
I don't... you have to check
erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showOrderFlatrate.do
to see if they have what you need. Santana is similar to Passat. Buy a 7 Euro subscription and then enter your VIN number in the search field... if they have what you need, download everything they have.
Hi Thomas I tried to create an account but there is no place to put a Canadian province just US states and zip codes ?
I can't remember what I picked... I think you can chose anything. The important part is the payment / subscription (credit card info) if I remember correctly. I'll create a new account and will let you know what happens.
Pick a user name, fill in the rest using your real name, email and then pick California 90210 and a city. Once you are logged in, you can pick a subscription and enter your credit card info. The VW & Audi erWin sites both use the same login info... meaning, if you register with VW, the same user name & password apply to Audi... and vice versa. erWin will send you a confirmation email with a temporary password. Log in using the temp password and the next screen will be to change the password.
Great tip Thomas...
Thanks...
Thanks Frank!
Hello Sir, Does erWin has support for Vw made in Brazil such Vw Fox?
Erwin USA probably not... you can search for your vehicle for free on erwin without having to pay for a subscription. If you can not find the information, then you don't need to pay. Erwin Germany probably has what you need... you can select english documents as well.
Thomas EXOVCDS Thank you Sir.
Thanks I hope they have detailed information on how to Remove a fan cooling unit and how to locate the fuses and Relays to my 2012 Audi A6, should I use this is it worth it for what I need to do. I will be owning this car soon, and I know problems will come back up.
HEAVYGUNZ05 The service manuals contain detailed information for specific jobs... certain things are not detailed, because it is expected that whoever is reading the information, has experience working on a vehicle, and does not need to know how to remove something.
Having said that, for $35USD, you can download as many service manuals, TSB's, maintenance schedules / procedures etc.
There is no other information system that can match this "dollar & information" value.
I buy a 24hr subscription every year.
Thomas EXOVCDS thx ....so this is not for someone like me. I have never worked on my wifes car before just on my Suburban lol. I thought it will be like my Haynes Truck Manuel it aids me through on how to take apart my engine and fuses and without it i wouldn't have done my own Intake manifold.
Like I said... for the money, this is the best option to get as many service manuals / information. Aftermarket service manual providers get the information from the dealer (same information as the erwin documents) and then "add" extra detail where needed.
so, do they have fuse diagrams and relay layouts? yes or no?
@@josefernandez2406 Yes.
I tried to create an account but it never gave me the option to create a password and never emailed a password
Did you use this link?
erwin.vw.com/erwin/showCustomerRegistration.do
I used whatever path is on their main site. I ended up having to reset my password and they just sent me a new password so I was able to login. I downloaded all the files for my Alltrack, and also for the Golf R so I could see the fuse assignments for the Europe built cars. I did that so I could know which fuse sockets to tap
JackalopeTX thanks for the update.
Hi Thomas, was interested in getting a day pass for erWin, i wanted to ask you about downloading the files, are they Time Limited PDF's (unusable after a certain time) or do they have no limitations eg. they are just like any other normal pdf that you can store and open indefinitely? Thank. Rob
They used to be time limited... but not any more. I have files that I have downloaded several years ago that I can still open.
Thanks for the Information. Do you know if the same rules apply the the erWin.de site, as the available manuals are more relevant to the VW's we have in Australia
Team Delta Mike Yes... I think so. If I remember correctly, they have a 1 hour option for 7 Euros which I tried out this year. Which car / engine / year? I'll check if I have a pdf.
thanks for the info mate. Now that i know this i will be purchasing the one day subscription so i can get all the info i need for work, also going to do the same with the audi erWin. love the videos, keep up the good work
i need vw jetta 00 AEG engine workshop
Follow instructions in video.
Jeesh, learning hour. I did not even know it ;-) ( I wont say which brand I drive.... XD you 'll hate me)
Not to worry... all cars are good as long as they are looked after. =)
=)
TOTALLY USELESS, Anyone who goes to erWin should be able to read the fee.
$35 for 24hrs is the BEST DEAL you won't find anywhere else. I download 8GB of service manuals.
If you are too cheap to pay for information... that's your problem.
@@EXOVCDS This is mine and my buddies only option with our mk6 jettas considering there is no Haynes manual for our cars yet
@@drnapalm7605 It's the best source and you can check for TSB's while you are there!