If your cable's bootloader is active, you can often reflash it without opening the case:

Guide to VCDS ATmega162 Reflashing (2021 Update) Reflashing an ATmega162-based VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) interface is a common procedure for enthusiasts looking to restore "revoked" or "blocked" cables or to update their clone hardware to work with newer software versions like .

For a successful 2021-era reflash, you typically need a "Repair Kit" or "Loader" package. Many users in 2021 utilized to bypass license errors.

Used to flash the EEPROM with specific language data.