Made some changes with VCDS today

[woofy]

Hmm I thought this:

Hazard lights under hard braking enabled

Was enabled by default, it was listed as a feature in the brochures when I first bought mine. Or is there another hard braking function I'm thinking of involving lights?

[brad]

Probably the same thing. Standard on RS but not on the lower spec models.

I wish I could change the "comfort indicators" setting from 3 blinks to 4 or 5. You can adjust it on later models.

Also, IIRC, if you have the wipers on & exceed 140kmh(??) the lights come on automatically. It would be good to be able to adjust that down to ~100kmh.

[RolfGolf]

I always thought hazards on hard breaking was a great idea after seeing it in Europe in 2005 - good to see it making an appearance in new cars out here.

[Transporter]

I didn't try it yet, but it should be possible on Octavia2;
Parking lights front and rear set to work in the case of the turn indicator failure.
Stop lights as rear parking lights (brightness set to 17%, it can also be set higher)

[drc13]

Is this the same type of cable that lets you change the settings that are needed during a bluetooth install?

The reason I ask is I now have a bluetooth kit on the way so am going to need a cable to quickly code that in as well as make the changes that have been made in this thread (cornering lamps, comfort indicators, reverse mirror etc)

After hours of research I'm not having much luck in finding a place to get the cable from (without it costing more than the bluetooth kit itself!) to be honest I don't even really know what to search for as I don't know what connection type my RS MY11 would have.

You wouldn't happen to be interested in hiring out the cable at all?

[Transporter]

Is this the same type of cable that lets you change the settings that are needed during a bluetooth install?

The reason I ask is I now have a bluetooth kit on the way so am going to need a cable to quickly code that in as well as make the changes that have been made in this thread (cornering lamps, comfort indicators, reverse mirror etc)

After hours of research I'm not having much luck in finding a place to get the cable from (without it costing more than the bluetooth kit itself!) to be honest I don't even really know what to search for as I don't know what connection type my RS MY11 would have.

You wouldn't happen to be interested in hiring out the cable at all?

The best place to get your cable from is ross-tech.com or our forum sponsor Tim.

[drc13]

The best place to get your cable from is ross-tech.com or our forum sponsor Tim.

Cheers mate, unfortunately that fits into the category of costing more than the entire bluetooth kit will cost me so hard to justify for 5mins usage.

Having a browse through the "who can help" thread on the forum now

[h100vw]

I have read many, "it's just too expensive to justify threads" over the years but you buy it once, there's firmware updates you get automatically with new versions of the software and support from Ross-Tech. IT WORKS AS WELL! All the ebay cables have some limitation or other, often not working on anything upwards of the MK4 chassis.

Secondhand cables are always in demand from people who say "it's just too expensive to justify". Buy one today (while they are actually cheap due to the exchange rate) and sell it when you sell the car. Rent it out or take beer for making changes for people.

I wouldn't be without mine and I don't reckon I use it all that much, even with the flashing business going on. It doesn't get used much outside of data logging.

Gavin

[brad]

I didn't try it yet, but it should be possible on Octavia2;
Parking lights front and rear set to work in the case of the turn indicator failure.
Stop lights as rear parking lights (brightness set to 17%, it can also be set higher)

I saw those options.

My assumption was that you did the coding after the bulb failed - which I thought stupid. Your idea makes more sense.

What I'd really like is to have a tick box so that all the reverse, fog & brake lights come on when reverse is selected.

[brad]

You wouldn't happen to be interested in hiring out the cable at all?

No worries. When do you want it?

What Bluetooth is it?

[drc13]

No worries. When do you want it?

What Bluetooth is it?

Cheers mate, Really appreciate it! I've ordered the 9WZ Premium Bluetooth kit from Spain. Paid for it yesterday and heard it usually take 1-2 weeks to arrive so probably some time around then. May as well make the changes you've made on your RS at the same time as well. Obviously whatever works out best for you (can come and pick it up or pay for postage etc)

Thanks again

[brad]

Cheers mate, Really appreciate it! I've ordered the 9WZ Premium Bluetooth kit from Spain. Paid for it yesterday and heard it usually take 1-2 weeks to arrive so probably some time around then. May as well make the changes you've made on your RS at the same time as well. Obviously whatever works out best for you (can come and pick it up or pay for postage etc)

Thanks again

I have an Elegance spec. I was trying to avoid a cambelt at all costs..... except it saved me ~$9k

Call by. Bring your laptop & we can install the software & make sure it works. PM me when you are ready.

Wonder if a 9WZ bluetooth works with the Audience HU?

[drc13]

I have an Elegance spec. I was trying to avoid a cambelt at all costs..... except it saved me ~$9k

Call by. Bring your laptop & we can install the software & make sure it works. PM me when you are ready.

Wonder if a 9WZ bluetooth works with the Audience HU?

Excellent sounds great, I'll PM you soon, works out well just realised you're not that far away! Do you have the White MFD? as the 9WZ and 9W7 both only work on the more modern MFD. You're welcome to have a play with it after I've got it installed.

[safetyman]

Using the beer economy scale, how much to enable cornering foglights?

[Jake02]

Using the beer economy scale, how much to enable cornering foglights?

I was going to say the same thing haha. Let's make a day of it .