VCDS Tweaks

JASONP · Sep 8, 2014

So I have the latest beta version 14.8 and can access all installed controllers but can't seem to adapt or change anything like staging, comfort turn cycles windows up or down.
Anyone else not able to do anything or am I missing a login or security code?

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BadWolf · Sep 8, 2014

Same, I turned on the gauge sweep which makes me laugh every time I start the car, the oil temp added to MFD but that is it. Most modules error out.

I am hoping there will be a way to get the radio to stay on after the ignition is turned off like I did in my 13' Passat. It just seems wrong that it would shut off immediately. Does no one at VW go to the drive-in?!

JASONP · Sep 8, 2014

I tried to enable sweep but coding was rejected

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JSWTDI09 · Sep 8, 2014

Here is a guy who has been playing with VCDS and a MkVII Golf. Some of it might prove useful. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6578924-Golf-MkVII-VCDS-Tweaks

Have Fun!

Don

JASONP · Sep 8, 2014

You rock Don! !
Will check later

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BadWolf · Sep 8, 2014

Here are a couple other links here

Http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf_VII_(5G/AU)

wolfsburg_de · Sep 9, 2014

JASONP said:
So I have the latest beta version 14.8 and can access all installed controllers but can't seem to adapt or change anything like staging, comfort turn cycles windows up or down.
Anyone else not able to do anything or am I missing a login or security code?

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Almost everything fun is in 09-Cent. Elect. then Security Access. Enter the SA code that pops up, then go into Adaptation. BTW, make sure to make a controller channel map of your Adaptation channels before changing anything:

http://ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/applications_screen.html

http://ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/controller-channels-map.html

BadWolf · Sep 9, 2014

Thanks Wolfsburg!

WiszMaster · Sep 10, 2014

Well, I enabled some options.
Ours is a base model 2015 Golf S, no additional packages! Manual trans, manual seats(no memory), no auto wipers etc.. BASE!
Works:
Gauge Sweep: ~~works most of the time, sometimes not. Odd~~ Works fine now.
Convenience window up/down: Yes
Unlock honk: Yes, works fine, 2 honks on unlock. Unable to turn on/off separate from lock honk in settings.

Passenger mirror dip: Yes
Fuel used: Yes - had to manually hard code it as the bit 4 was missing.
# of Flashes on turn: Yes, set mine to 5. Reset factory setting to work.
Oil temp: Yes

Does NOT Work:

Ones I forgot to do:

JASONP · Sep 10, 2014

How did you manage to enable the windows up down?

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WiszMaster · Sep 10, 2014

I updated my post with links for each.

WiszMaster · Sep 10, 2014

Honk on unlock/lock: double honk is unlock
https://vimeo.com/105816932

Gauge sweep:
https://vimeo.com/105817319

JASONP · Sep 10, 2014

Thanks for the links guys it all work as it should, wow its a lot harder than the mk6 was but it's the way I want it now.
Just remember to have the engine off and key on when doing the window mod or it won't accept and then after you are done make sure to reset all the factory settings to enable the changes in the car menu.

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WiszMaster · Sep 10, 2014

Jason, any chance you could try the passenger mirror dip on reverse? We couldn't get it working on mine today... Would love to see if yours does

JASONP · Sep 10, 2014

I did try to enable it but it doesn't work, I believe you must have the mirror memory function installed for it do do so.
It will accept the coding but even with the selector switch in the R position and resetting all factory settings it still didn't work.

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JASONP · Sep 10, 2014

Oh and if you want the gauge sweep to work ALL the time please reset the factory settings; mine works every cycle now

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WiszMaster · Sep 10, 2014

I did the reset to factory settings for the individual setting group, I believe Mirrors and Wipers it was - still nothing for reverse mirror dip. I'll have to do a whole system factory reset tomorrow when I get a chance.

JBizz · Sep 10, 2014

WiszMaster said:
Honk on unlock/lock: double honk is unlock
https://vimeo.com/105816932

Gauge sweep:
https://vimeo.com/105817319

Sweet! I want the sweep but i have no idea what you guys are talking about.

Anyone else think the lock horn is a little to loud? I wish it was more of a beep then a honk. Seems a little loud for late night uses.

JASONP said:
I did try to enable it but it doesn't work, I believe you must have the mirror memory function installed for it do do so.
It will accept the coding but even with the selector switch in the R position and resetting all factory settings it still didn't work.

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Can memory be added? I really like this idea. i find myself leaving the nob at right side. Or have a option to control both Windows.

Are you doing this with a computers or is it some secret menu?

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WiszMaster · Sep 10, 2014

Yeah, the horn is obnoxiously loud. I really prefer my mkIV horn for lock notification.
I'm so used to hearing the audible notification for when the alarm is set vs a door open and alarm not setting.

Wife really strongly dislikes the mkVII's honk. Especially at night. Needs something like the BMW's "beep beep"

And the programming is done via a "vagcom" cable by Ross Tech and software called VCDS.

WiszMaster · Nov 7, 2014

Updated my post - these now all work.
The Passenger mirror dip on reverse works. Try going through the settings again... when we originally did it, we missed the first step in the linked guide .. apparently as they were not activated.

JBizz · Nov 10, 2014

That's cool ill have to look into it... Or find someone willing to do it for beer.

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kjclow · Nov 10, 2014

WiszMaster said:
Yeah, the horn is obnoxiously loud. I really prefer my mkIV horn for lock notification.

Seems with every year, VW has made the horn locking louder. My 2000 beetle was a slight beep. The 10 JSW is about half level and the 11 golf is about a 80% level.

JBizz · Nov 11, 2014

I have other wired horns in my shop.. Can we swap them out or is it tired into the horn?

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rwolff · Nov 17, 2014

BadWolf said:
I am hoping there will be a way to get the radio to stay on after the ignition is turned off like I did in my 13' Passat. It just seems wrong that it would shut off immediately. Does no one at VW go to the drive-in?!

Have they eliminated the "ACC" position on the key switch?

badufay · Feb 19, 2015

Just received my VCDS today and was able to perform to following mods successfully (2015 Golf TDI S model, 6 speed manual):

1. Windows up and down with the key FOB
2. Oil temp display on MFD
3. Fuel used in gallons on MFD
4. One touch turn signal flashes from default of 3 now flashes 5 times
5. Gauge needle sweep on start up

Was going to enable battery SOC, but then found out it's already avtivated on the 2015. Would like to be able to remove the recommended shifting in the top right corner of the MFD as well as get the radio to stay on if you turn off the car but leave the key in the ignition.

Ben

badufay · Feb 21, 2015

Added the passenger mirror window dip too...kind of cool and helps not curb the tires when parking close to a curb. On a different note, I had to remove the enabling for gauge sweep because it wouldn't work all the time even after I reset all factory settings. Anyone have any insight on this?

Ben

midntdi · Feb 22, 2015

http://forums.thecarlounge.com/show...horn-honk-when-locking-the-car-Super-annoying! Post #12, you can shorten it. Somewhere else on the web I was reading a discussion on the possibility to replace the lock horn with an alarm chirp from an Audi A3, I will see if I can find it.

midntdi · Feb 22, 2015

Found it! http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7106401-Chirp-alarm-siren-for-GTI-MKVII

marcodant · Feb 22, 2015

Successful just did gauge sweep, windows, oil temp. Thanks guys

badufay · Feb 22, 2015

I couldn't get the gauge sweep to sweep every time... Sometimes it would, sometimes it wouldn't. I tried resetting the radio and everything, but still only randomly worked. For those that have coded stuff now, do you have "09 cent elec" DTCs now?
Ben

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