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[Spinifex]

Can anyone tell me how to enable the "screen goes blank after 10 seconds" setting permanently, under screen in the infotainment menu?

I have to select this EVERY time I start the car, which is very annoying.

I'd like to set this so the screen goes blank after 10 seconds, EXCEPT when the navigation screen is on. Obviously navigation needs to be displaying all the time, if you select that screen, but I want all other screens to go blank, unless I move my hand towards the screen and it displays again (which is another setting under the screen menu, and that stays ticked permanently)



From what I have tested, this is the ONLY tickbox setting that does NOT stay permanently selected, when the car ignition is cycled on/off.

Can anyone tell me what settings I need to enable/change, to make this happen? It would make sense if the "screen off after...." setting had a sub-setting to also tick/untick, for "Navigation screen remains displayed", to achieve the above desired result....

[jonoz]

In-Cabin Procedure

1. After the changes above have been made, reset the infotainment unit as follows: Press the on/off button on the radio until the unit switches off and keep holding down the button for at least 10 seconds - until the unit switches on again
2. For TMC to work, "TP" and "RDS" must be activated in the set-up menu for the FM radio (TMC data is transmitted on the RF carrier signal for selected FM stations in each Aussie capital city).
3. It may take some time for the new facility to be established and for the initial set of traffic reports to be downloaded. In my case, the wait time was over an hour, but others have reported longer times.

Hey DV52,

Just wondering if with the process you went through with OBD11 it exposed the RDS option? My Polo seems to only have TP but not RDS available?

Thanks.

[DV52]

Hey DV52,

Just wondering if with the process you went through with OBD11 it exposed the RDS option? My Polo seems to only have TP but not RDS available?

Thanks.

jonoz: Hi. I developed the screen shots that I posted earlier for the TMC tweak "artificially" - I haven't actually used OBD11 to do this tweak (I used VCDS instead - my preferred device!)

This said, I have been asked this same question before (for a Golf mk7). I always despair at the appalling lack of attention that VW Dealers give to their pre-delivery inspections. How can a dealer allow a new vehicle to leave the showroom without basic facilities like RDS enabled? Without exception, my suspicion is that ALL dealers consider a pre-delivery inspection to be nothing more than a car wash and a smile from the salesperson as you hand over the final payment and drive away from the showroom - absolutely appalling!!

Anyhow, enough complaining - to your question. If the MIB unit in the Polo is the same as those in the mk7 Golf, the RDS facility is enabled in the code-string for the control module @ address 5F (i.e. what OBD11 calls "information Control Unit 1")

So, once you have navigated to the main page for this control module, select Coding and you should be presented with a long list similar to that shown below. Scroll down the screens (it is 6 x pages down on my tablet) until you see the two Byte/Bit entries that I have boxed in yellow below). Make sure that the settings for these two entries are as shown. Then try the "in-car procedure" again.

Don

[DV52]

Can anyone tell me how to enable the "screen goes blank after 10 seconds" setting permanently, under screen in the infotainment menu?

I have to select this EVERY time I start the car, which is very annoying.

I'd like to set this so the screen goes blank after 10 seconds, EXCEPT when the navigation screen is on. Obviously navigation needs to be displaying all the time, if you select that screen, but I want all other screens to go blank, unless I move my hand towards the screen and it displays again (which is another setting under the screen menu, and that stays ticked permanently)



From what I have tested, this is the ONLY tickbox setting that does NOT stay permanently selected, when the car ignition is cycled on/off.

Can anyone tell me what settings I need to enable/change, to make this happen? It would make sense if the "screen off after...." setting had a sub-setting to also tick/untick, for "Navigation screen remains displayed", to achieve the above desired result....

Spinifex: Hi. I'm not entirely sure that there is a way to get the blanking facility to remember the last ignition switch-on setting. This very same question was asked when the MIB1 first came-out and as I recall, no-ne could find a solution (happy to be proven wrong). And, even if you manage to solve this problem, I'm almost certain that tweaking the blanking function to only ignore the SATNAV facility will be almost unachievable - again happy to be proven wrong.

Another option might be to search through the "engineering menu" in the MIB unit for a similar facility. For example, I haven't played much in the engineering menu yet, but I know that there is a "sleep" option in there (in the "power" menu) that I assume shuts down the screen if no activity is detected after a predetermined time. As I said, I haven't explored these options yet, so I'm not sure if the sleep function is only available when the ignition is switched-on AND the engine is not running - something that you will need to investigate if you pursue this option.

So, if you aren't aware of how to access the "engineering menu" in the MIB, there are two ways of doing this with OBD11: first you can pay credits and use the App (not my preferred option), or you can follow the instructions in the video below. I suggest that you do the latter!!

Good Luck

Don

[jonoz]

jonoz: Hi. I developed the screen shots that I posted earlier for the TMC tweak "artificially" - I haven't actually used OBD11 to do this tweak (I used VCDS instead - my preferred device!)

This said, I have been asked this same question before (for a Golf mk7). I always despair at the appalling lack of attention that VW Dealers give to their pre-delivery inspections. How can a dealer allow a new vehicle to leave the showroom without basic facilities like RDS enabled? Without exception, my suspicion is that ALL dealers consider a pre-delivery inspection to be nothing more than a car wash and a smile from the salesperson as you hand over the final payment and drive away from the showroom - absolutely appalling!!

Anyhow, enough complaining - to your question. If the MIB unit in the Polo is the same as those in the mk7 Golf, the RDS facility is enabled in the code-string for the control module @ address 5F (i.e. what OBD11 calls "information Control Unit 1")

So, once you have navigated to the main page for this control module, select Coding and you should be presented with a long list similar to that shown below. Scroll down the screens (it is 6 x pages down on my tablet) until you see the two Byte/Bit entries that I have boxed in yellow below). Make sure that the settings for these two entries are as shown. Then try the "in-car procedure" again.

Don

Hey mate, Ill have to go through these again as I went to the binary? method and mine was set to 08 and changed it to 09 to match the settings in the other thread. The RDS option is now displayed but still no traffic and on the Traffic screen I get the same TMC with the slash through it that others are getting. I wonder if its worth asking the dealer if there is a software update available or something?

[DV52]

^^^ jonoz: Worth a try - but in my experience Dealers are always unhelpful when you want them to do something that is not part of the standard factory setup. But if there is a software update -then this should be provided gratis regardless of your problem with TMC.

Don

PS: Did you reset the MIB unit after you made the changes?

[jonoz]

PS: Did you reset the MIB unit after you made the changes?

Is there a particular reset method to use or just powering off and on?

[DV52]

Is there a particular reset method to use or just powering off and on?

Jonoz: to reset the MIB, you need to press the on/off knob and keep pressing until the MIB turns-off AND turn-on again (it's at least 10 seconds). After you do this you will likely lose the TP and RDS settings (and possibly other settings that you have personalised) - so you will need to re-instate them from the FM setup facility
Don

[jonoz]

Jonoz: to reset the MIB, you need to press the on/off knob and keep pressing until the MIB turns-off AND turn-on again (it's at least 10 seconds). After you do this you will likely lose the TP and RDS settings (and possibly other settings that you have personalised) - so you will need to re-instate them from the FM setup facility
Don

Ok just did that, will wait and see. Oddly enough the settings persisted.

[giveway]

Got my OBD11 dongle a week or two ago and connected to it ok haven't been able to perform a full scan.
It looks like it gets through a module or two but then appears to freeze up. I've tried it on my Samsung phone and nexus table and the same result.

How long should the full scan take for a MK7 Golf ?

I want to make sure i'm giving it enough time before i chase up if it is a faulty dongle or app.

[Ryan_R]

Same issues here mate. Worked fine the first time but the app has had 2 updates since (throwing in more ads, yay) and has basically timed out on all screens when attempting to connect.

Would be great if they rolled back the app version while they find a fix.

[DV52]

Same issues here mate. Worked fine the first time but the app has had 2 updates since (throwing in more ads, yay) and has basically timed out on all screens when attempting to connect.

Would be great if they rolled back the app version while they find a fix.

Ryan: I've also had a couple of updates, but I hadn't done an scan since. So I just tried a short time ago with the latest version of the App loaded and it completed the scan (14 x control modules) in about 2 minutes (see results below - I started the scan at 1400 hrs). So - I'm not sure that the App version is to blame (well, not for my mk7 in any event).

As you will be aware, there appears to be lots of to-and-fro data messaging over the net when anything happens with OBD11 (including scans). And clearly the size of the cache on the tablet/mobile-phone will also be a factor. But there is no doubt about it - OBD11 is much slower than my trusty HEX-NET and it's invariably also much slower than even my HEX+CAN cable! But then you can't expect superlative performance when you pay a petty-cash price!!


Don

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Date: 2016-12-15 14:02
[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]
    VIN: #############
    Car: Volkswagen Golf 
    Year: 2013
    Engine: CHPA
    Mileage: 26205 KM

---------------------------------------------------------------
01 Engine Control Module 1

    System description: 1,4l R4 TSI  
    Software number: 04E906016G 
    Software version: 7862
    Hardware number: 04E907309A 
    Hardware version: H08
    ODX name: EV_ECM14TFS01104E906016G
    ODX version: 002011
    Long coding: 01250032242405082000

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
02 Transmission Control Module

    System description: GSG DQ200-MQB
    Software number: 0CW300045  
    Software version: 5240
    Hardware number: 0AM927769G 
    Hardware version: H43
    Serial number: CU501212296246[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Tahoma]�[/FONT]
[/COLOR][/SIZE][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]    ODX name: EV_TCMDQ200021
    ODX version: 001001
    Long coding: 0014

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
03 Brakes 1

    System description:ESC          
    Software number: 5Q0907379AC
    Software version: 0437
    Hardware number: 5Q0907379D 
    Hardware version: H75
    Serialnumber:              
    ODX name: EV_Brake1UDSContiMK100IPB
    ODX version: 008020
    Long coding:01FA8AA1202312700377060701C32980510448C0608094F3002A0028C1

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
08 Air Conditioning

    System description: Climatronic  
    Software number: 5G0907044Q 
    Software version: 0503
    Hardware number: 5G0907044Q 
    Hardware version: H02
    ODX name: EV_ACClimaBHBVW37X
    ODX version: 002017
    Long coding: 00120004200100011005004012101800

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
09 Central Electrics

    System description: BCM MQBAB M  
    Software number: 5Q0937084N 
    Software version: 0106
    Hardware number: 5Q0937084N 
    Hardware version: H14
    Serial number: 00011234701612
    ODX name: EV_BCMCONTI
    ODX version: 010001
    Long coding:03001842C24102FB0FA4400000040308100A000000000000000000000000

    Subsystems: 
        System description:WWS    121120
        Software version: 0551
        Hardware version: 042
        Serialnumber:         121206042218
        Long coding: 0E4DD5

        System description:RLFS         
        Software version: 0042
        Hardware version: 024
        Serial number: Y13M01D03H20M05S37S1
        Long coding: 00A8DD

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
15 Airbag

    System description: AirbagVW20   
    Software number: 5Q0959655C 
    Software version: 0361
    Hardware number: 5Q0959655C 
    Hardware version: 011
    Serial number: 003F5R01UHNZ
    ODX name: EV_AirbaVW20SMEVW37X
    ODX version: 002126
    Long coding: 98CCC000000000005C00000000C800000065

    Subsystems: 
        System description: SideSensor_Df
        Software version: 0887
        Hardware version: 001
        Serial number: 357670000007612C7C0W
        Long coding: 2D2D2D

        System description: SideSensor_Pf
        Software version: 0887
        Hardware version: 001
        Serial number: 358670000006332C7C0V
        Long coding: 2D2D2D

        System description: SideSensor_Dr
        Software version: 6149
        Hardware version: 001
        Serial number: 3516502AF0CD5EC471C+
        Long coding: 2D2D2D

        System description: SideSensor_Pr
        Software version: 6149
        Hardware version: 001
        Serial number: 3526502B30CD5EC2136J
        Long coding: 2D2D2D

        System description: FrontSensor_D
        Software version: 6149
        Hardware version: 001
        Serial number: 3556502B30CD5EC4008M
        Long coding: 2D2D2D

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
16 Steering Column Electronics

    System description: Lenks. Modul 
    Software number: 5Q0953507AE
    Software version: 0070
    Hardware number: 5Q0953549A 
    Hardware version: 007
    Serial number: 08011304220489
    ODX name: EV_SMLSKLOMQB
    ODX version: 009001
    Long coding: 0500

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
17 Dash Board

    System description:KOMBI        
    Software number: 5G0920860  
    Software version: 0555
    Hardware number: 5G0920860  
    Hardware version: 235
    ODX name: EV_DashBoardVDDMQBAB
    ODX version: 008026
    Long coding: 27A501082380800801087E00040000

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
19 Gateway

    System description: GW MQB Mid   
    Software number: 5Q0907530E 
    Software version: 1109
    Hardware number: 5Q0907530E 
    Hardware version: 121
    Serial number: 0000188941
    ODX name: EV_GatewLear
    ODX version: 006010
    Long coding:030100342B086400EF0006481C0F00010001000000000000000000000000

    Subsystems: 
        System description: J367-BDMHella
        Software version: 8042
        Hardware version: H03
        Serial number:3451678601          

        System description: E221__MFL-DC1
        Software version: 0035
        Hardware version: H13
        Serial number: 02120005290300060291
        Long coding: 280000

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
42 Door Electronics Driver Side

    System description: TSGFS       
    Software number: 5Q4959593  
    Software version: 0006
    Hardware number: 5Q4959593  
    Hardware version: 007
    Serial number: 0000046453458 
    ODX name: EV_DCUDriveSideEWMAXCONT
    ODX version: 006001
    Long coding: 003A02208001020000001000

    Subsystems: 
        System description: Fond FHSG DRV
        Software version: 0002
        Hardware version: 007
        Serial number: 00000000000000502227
        Long coding: 0D0000

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
44 Steering Assistance

    System description: EPS_MQB_ZFLS 
    Software number: 5Q0909144L 
    Software version: 1021
    Hardware number: 5Q0909144L 
    Hardware version: 119
    ODX name: EV_SteerAssisMQB
    ODX version: 008022
    Long coding: 01

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
52 Door Electronics Passenger Side

    System description: TSG BFS      
    Software number: 5Q4959592  
    Software version: 0006
    Hardware number: 5Q4959592  
    Hardware version: 007
    Serial number: 0000048027940 
    ODX name: EV_DCUPasseSideEWMAXCONT
    ODX version: 006001
    Long coding: 003A00208E01020000801000

    Subsystems: 
        System description: Fond FHSG PSG
        Software version: 0002
        Hardware version: 007
        Serial number: 00000000000000502825
        Long coding: 050000

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found

---------------------------------------------------------------
5F Information Control Unit 1

    System description: MU-S-N-ER    
    Software number: 5G0035846A 
    Software version: 0486
    Hardware number: 5G0035846  
    Hardware version: 039
    Serial number: V1F00501130081
    ODX name: EV_MUStd4CPASE
    ODX version: 002039
    Long coding:02730008FF00000011510001000900001F0104960100010047

    Subsystems: 
        System description:ABT_Std_Nav  
        Software version: 0022
        Hardware version: H44
        Serial number:VWZ8Z9M3400KZM      

        System description:  ROW2016    
        Software version: 0034
        Hardware version: ---
        Serial number: --------------------

    Trouble codes: 
        B200500 - Data record invalid
            static


---------------------------------------------------------------
76 Parking Assistance

    System description: PARKHILFE 8K 
    Software number: 5Q0919294B 
    Software version: 0026
    Hardware number: 5Q0919294A 
    Hardware version: 002
    Serial number: 94231233000504
    ODX name: EV_EPHVA18AU3700000
    ODX version: 002016
    Long coding: 0031151011

    Trouble codes: 
        No trouble codes found[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[Ryan_R]

I've not tried to do a scan, just access a control module or a few of their 'apps' - comparatively small/simple operations. After waiting 3 minutes I kill the app. Outside with great 4G Internet reception, and have tried with WiFi.

I've seen others on their forums raise similar issues.

[Reedy]

OBDEleven - The new kid on the block!

Mine sometimes freezes up either performing a task like opening up modules or scanning. I've found if my wifi is running slow can sometimes slow it down or if I'm too far away so weak wifi signal. I need no kids using the internet and not sat in the car while using it.


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[Spinifex]

I can't assist with anyone's slow connection/scanning speeds - only to comment that I know my app has updated twice in the last few weeks, and while quite slow to scan, I still manage to scan the full system usually within 2 or 3 minutes.
So I doubt it has anything to do with the app itself having problems, but probably a case of internet-signal being dodgy (despite what your device shows to be "good 4G signal strength)