103TDI Tuning Options

[Tonba]

This is the email reply I got;


Apologies for the late response; it has been a hectic start to the new year.


With the 103TDI, we officially rate our tune at 125kW/410Nm, however our figures are quite conservative as the improvements are significant.


The only "issue" we have faced with the 103TDI is that the later models, ie. 2011 onwards have been equipped with encryption protocols to prevent tuning via the OBD port.


Skoda versions however don't tend to be protected as early on as their VW counterparts, so there is certainly a possibility that the Yeti would be OBD-port upgradeable.


Regardless, we have upgrade options available. Standard remap via OBD is priced at $680, and the benchflash upgrade method is $830 for those with the encryption, as it requires the ECU to be physically opened up for the reprogramming to take place.


All options are covered by a money back satisfaction guarantee for a full 28 days.


Whereabouts in Australia are you based?
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Kind Regards,
John Lu


Authorised Dealer
DNA Tuning Australia (ABN 26313532209)

[Lucas_R]

Can they do it without opening the ECU?

Happy Days

My brothers 2012 Skoda Octavia TDI had to have the ECU opened. John at DNA Tuning did it no problems.

Refer to the 1st page in this thread for info and feedback.

[Transporter]

That would be because Cortinas were crap. Even worse when they fitted the "big Aussie Six" to them.

And I think we agreed a long time back that the training of many Australian mechanics is not up to a sufficient standard.

Was it ever up to the standard?
Bad service, equals poor reliability, it's simple like that.

[brad]

Phil Irving was pretty good

[Tonba]

Question for those with the DNA tune (as they seem a little bit slow to answer questions).. Is it detectable by the dealership?

[Transporter]

Question for those with the DNA tune (as they seem a little bit slow to answer questions).. Is it detectable by the dealership?

Any good VW tech will be able to tell as soon as he road tests it and then just check the data using the diagnostic tool to confirm that the ECU is running different boost pressures and so on.

But, you own the car, so it's none of their business what you do with it as long as it stays roadworthy.

[Tonba]

Im more worried about warranty then anything...

As the car is a TDI will only be getting the tune. No point changing anything else.

[Transporter]

The quality tune shouldn't cause the drivetrain failure. The warranty can't be voided for the rest of the car. You would have to be very unlucky to have any issue after the tune, many have done it and some still were able to claim the warranty.

[bluey]

The quality tune shouldn't cause the drivetrain failure. The warranty can't be voided for the rest of the car. You would have to be very unlucky to have any issue after the tune, many have done it and some still were able to claim the warranty.

I am part tempted and part chicken.

The chicken part is about warranty and insurance. Anyone know what the car insurers do for chipped engines???

The main risk is not so much a physical risk to the vehicle, but a legal risk that someone will wash their hands of their responsibility.

From what I have read, various gearboxes are designed to cope with certain maximum torque loads. The "standard" VW 125kW TDI has about 360Nm torque. Audi Q3 130kW TDI has 380Nm. If chipping the Yeti 103kW, I wanted to check what the design spec of the gearbox is and what other cars might have the same box with gruntier standard engines.

How can one compare the various different chip tunes about??? I am inclined to trust Germans - so Oettinger?.....(as others have said about mechanics).

Oettinger does 103->125kW and 320->370Nm. Presumably, they have their reasons.

[Ryeman]

Like bluey, I'm. also v conservative but have always felt that the 'original' engine is simply a precursor to an uprated one as a way of justifying 'new model' status.......in other word chipped/programmed.
I'm also interested in the Oettinger mod and it's price......my desire in drivability/fuel economy without reliability issues.

[brad]

Plenty of folk have had tunes from various companies before you two. Very few have reported issues.

I think people that are doubtful should not do it as they will always be listening out for every minor noise or hiccup & blaming it on the tune.

I've done 78,000km with +32% torque & + 17% power without any issues related to the tune. Mine was a cheap mail-order tune ($666), if I was doing it again I'd probably up my budget to $1000 & get something slightly more targeted.

[Ryeman]

Plenty of folk have had tunes from various companies before you two. Very few have reported issues.

I think people that are doubtful should not do it as they will always be listening out for every minor noise or hiccup & blaming it on the tune.

I've done 78,000km with +32% torque & + 17% power without any issues related to the tune. Mine was a cheap mail-order tune ($666), if I was doing it again I'd probably up my budget to $1000 & get something slightly more targeted.

But is our 'standard' diesel sufficient....min 51ct meeting euro v, or do we have to look for a particular city brand of fuel?.
I'm simply not gung-ho on this issue.

[brad]

But is our 'standard' diesel sufficient....min 51ct meeting euro v, or do we have to look for a particular city brand of fuel?.
I'm simply not gung-ho on this issue.

Mate, I don't know as I don't run a diesel but there are plenty of folk in the tuning section that have run tuned diesels. Maybe have a look there for the answers to your questions?

My theory is that it will break / give problems mapped or unmapped & the tune might bring the problem forward by a small percentage.

They reckon our petrol is rubbish as well but I just run whatever is handy / cheap. Usually either Shell v-power with shopper dockets or the local independant guy who seems to have awesome fuel (maybe he has big turnover & constantly fresh fuel).