Passat Coding changes

[Swallowtail]

I've made a few coding changes using VCDS to my R36:

1. Enabled auto-closing of sunroof and windows if it rains - follow these instructions: http://www.my-gti.com/204/volkswagen...ws-and-sunroof

2. Enabled hazard flashers on emergency braking.

3. Fixed trailer controller coding so it doesn't give me false bulb failure warnings.

4. Made the speedo more accurate - now reads 105 at 100kmh instead of 108.

5. The alarm now does a subtle little chirp (very subtle, almost inaudible...) when you unlock or lock the car.

Changed a few other little things I came across too. Very cool.

Handy tool that VAGCOM...

[macdoc]

How did you go about calibrating the speedo. Info would be good.
After coding your auto close windows, did you verify its operation? After re-coding mine it didn't function.

Macdoc.

[passatpout]

How much is VAGCOM and is it worth it?

[Swallowtail]

How did you go about calibrating the speedo. Info would be good.
After coding your auto close windows, did you verify its operation? After re-coding mine it didn't function.

Macdoc.

Speedo - using the CAN bus speed (press AC and up vent at the same time, rotate the L/H temp dial until the display reads 19 0, the right hand display shows the CAN bus speed, which is pretty accurate. Apparently it's what the odometer goes on). See how far out the speedo is! In VAGCOM go into the instrument cluster controller, go into Coding, and see what the last digit is. Mine was 6. That's a range up to 7 (not 8 like VAGCOM thinks) - the higher the number the lower the speedo will read for a given road speed. Going from 6 to 7 gave me a bit more accuracy.

Windows - yes it works, tested it with water on the screen. There are a couple of steps, not just the obvious one - you need to code the Rain sensor with a different value. See the link I posted to Maverick's site for info.

[Swallowtail]

How much is VAGCOM and is it worth it?

Cost me about $400 I think from memory. I think it's worth it - I've done the above, cleared error codes from the after market stereo install (they removed the VW amp, but the car was still looking for it) and have coded my Bluetooth install with it.

And a couple of other people have borrowed it and used it to. One of them was to see what error codes were on a 2nd hand Passat they were buying.

[ope126]

Swallowtail, I am keen to do no.2.

Here is one for you, can you adjust the winscreen wiper operation.
When you clear the screen (and headlights) with a spray of water, it normally wipes about 3 times, however some of the newer vehicles do a 4th sweep after about 3 seconds. That is a very cool feature that I would like to have recoded.

Can you activate this, happy to discuss, meet up etc!

Glenn

[Jmac]

Swallowtail, I am keen to do no.2.

Here is one for you, can you adjust the winscreen wiper operation.
When you clear the screen (and headlights) with a spray of water, it normally wipes about 3 times, however some of the newer vehicles do a 4th sweep after about 3 seconds. That is a very cool feature that I would like to have recoded.

Can you activate this, happy to discuss, meet up etc!

Glenn

Talking about number 2, has number 2 arrived yet?????? Grab the coding and ill set it up for you mate , when you come round to do the filter
Cheers
Jmac

[Umai Naa!!]

Cost me about $400 I think from memory. I think it's worth it - I've done the above, cleared error codes from the after market stereo install (they removed the VW amp, but the car was still looking for it) and have coded my Bluetooth install with it.

And a couple of other people have borrowed it and used it to. One of them was to see what error codes were on a 2nd hand Passat they were buying.

Where did you pick it up from?

I'm looking at getting one, as I'm thinking of leaving where I am, and going mobile next year. Somehow, I don't think I'll be able to sneak our VAS5052 out under my shirt :p

[h100vw]

Proper cables only come from one source www.ross-tech.com or one of it's resellers.

Gavin

[Umai Naa!!]

Cheers mate.

Been looking at the ones they're selling on Ebay out of Hong Kong. I've very dubious of their capabilities.

[Swallowtail]

Cheers mate.

Been looking at the ones they're selling on Ebay out of Hong Kong. I've very dubious of their capabilities.

If you're going to do it get a proper one. You won't regret it.

[Umai Naa!!]

I wholeheartedly agree

[ope126]

I've made a few coding changes using VCDS to my R36:

1. Enabled auto-closing of sunroof and windows if it rains - follow these instructions: http://www.my-gti.com/204/volkswagen...ws-and-sunroof

2. Enabled hazard flashers on emergency braking.

3. Fixed trailer controller coding so it doesn't give me false bulb failure warnings.

4. Made the speedo more accurate - now reads 105 at 100kmh instead of 108.

5. The alarm now does a subtle little chirp (very subtle, almost inaudible...) when you unlock or lock the car.

Changed a few other little things I came across too. Very cool.

Handy tool that VAGCOM...

PM Sent!

[R36 Dreamer]

Funny Thing, dropped my car in for service this morning.

Asked them to change some of the comfort settings in the following way

1./ Auto Close on Sunroof, Windows (rain sensor)
2/ Chirping on lock/unlock.

Guys in the service dept said it cant be done. I advised that this was rubbish, and they said they will look into it.

Bet all the tea in China when I pick up the car the result will be they couldn't do it.

Perhaps I will be pleasantly surprised.

As a side story a guy came in when I was there, with some warranty issues on his MkV Golf. Air Con not working and Brakes issues (smelt aweful).

Service guy asked whether he wanted it serviced as well to which he replied nope.

After the bloke left service manager said he checked the car logbook and VW service computer - 45,000kms and no services.

So either the owner had it worked on at Ultratune etc. and didnt get the book stamped, or he is a bloody tool.

[rotelman]

I've made a few coding changes using VCDS to my R36:

1. Enabled auto-closing of sunroof and windows if it rains - follow these instructions: http://www.my-gti.com/204/volkswagen...ws-and-sunroof

2. Enabled hazard flashers on emergency braking.

3. Fixed trailer controller coding so it doesn't give me false bulb failure warnings.

4. Made the speedo more accurate - now reads 105 at 100kmh instead of 108.

5. The alarm now does a subtle little chirp (very subtle, almost inaudible...) when you unlock or lock the car.

Changed a few other little things I came across too. Very cool.

Handy tool that VAGCOM...

Is it possible to code the Autohold to Always on when starting up ignition?

Thanks

Rotelman