R32 Flatspot in Power

[ChaoZ]

Nah, the dealers in VIC are most likely not going to do anything.

It is like I just send my car back to fix the boot trim, (cause it was sold to me without a proper fit). asked them to check my HID lights too. And I said while u are at it, could you please get the dead flies out of the lens. he told me cannot be done?!

I am like... eh okay! no point asking them to do the software upgrade, cause I dun think they know about the upgrades and stuff. It is like they have never sold or seen a R32 before.

[quozl]

That update is not for the AUS spec R32's nor their ECU code it is for the UK cars that have different code and was a fix to the knock sensors that were to sensitive, the Aus spec ECU already had that update done to the code when our cars were built and it wasn't to fix the flat spot anyway.

The Australian spec R32 has different code in the ECU compared to both the EU and USA spec cars and you will need to get a flash from either APR, GIAC or one of the other dealers who make code for the car though I have no experience with any of the tunes other than APR or whether the others have specifically done a tune for the Aus spec ECU.

Cheers Al

[qsilverza]

If it's in the actual headlight I don't imagine it's something VW would do, not saying it can't be done but they probably should have suggested that you replace it or if under-warranty you could probably claim the seals are gone or I guess depending on how the fly's got into the lens. You can open it up but you need to put it in the over, or you could try remove the lamp from car and using some sort of suction method... a vacuum ???

Nah, the dealers in VIC are most likely not going to do anything.

It is like I just send my car back to fix the boot trim, (cause it was sold to me without a proper fit). asked them to check my HID lights too. And I said while u are at it, could you please get the dead flies out of the lens. he told me cannot be done?!

I am like... eh okay! no point asking them to do the software upgrade, cause I dun think they know about the upgrades and stuff. It is like they have never sold or seen a R32 before.

[qsilverza]

Ok, thanks for clearing it up !

That update is not for the AUS spec R32's nor their ECU code it is for the UK cars that have different code and was a fix to the knock sensors that were to sensitive, the Aus spec ECU already had that update done to the code when our cars were built and it wasn't to fix the flat spot anyway.

The Australian spec R32 has different code in the ECU compared to both the EU and USA spec cars and you will need to get a flash from either APR, GIAC or one of the other dealers who make code for the car though I have no experience with any of the tunes other than APR or whether the others have specifically done a tune for the Aus spec ECU.

Cheers Al

[ChaoZ]

Well Thanks for clearing up, looks like we might have to get 3rd party flash to fix the flat spot?

As for the flies in the lens, yeah right! in the first place how did it get in there, cause it was meant to be sealed! But car was sold like this to me, looks like most of the time, u just cannot depend on others to get things done.

But I was just highlighting how ignorant the techs at the VW dealers are in Aus. (well not all of them, i have heard of good ones). Or maybe because it is under warranty, so they are just trained/taught to not do anything which will cause the company more money. So wait till warranty is out, or if you make a really big fuzz, then serve you. (but i have an extended warranty for 3 years)

Anyway, giving it another try when they are installing the HID to make sure the light lens is sealed and dead flies removed. else DIY!

Friends also recommend me to bring it over to places like volks power to have the car checked, and get the dealer to fix everything up before I totally disband from them. (like "am not going back there for service")

Sorry about the whinning guys, please forgive me.

[Swallowtail]

With the flies, can you get at them by removing the bulbs and vacuuming? Or are they in the sealed off bits?

[qsilverza]

Im not sure what the hid's look like but not sure whether it is like a normal system where the lamp comes out and you can get into the actual housing. I think with HID's it may be totally sealed. Though you may be able to remove one of the other lamps like indicators etc. to get into the actual housing.

[ChaoZ]

Hi Swallowtail,

I am not sure if I could take the flies out with vacumm cleaner
can reach, without taking out the bumper right?

anyway, the flies are right at the lens, like just one layer behind the front where u could see them but can't catch them.
LOL!

[Treza360]

I am not sure if I could take the flies out with vacumm cleaner can reach, without taking out the bumper right?

Yes to get the headlights out you need to remove the front bumper as there is two torx screws to get to behind it. Pulling the bumper off isn't too hard though. Once you've done it enough it becomes just something you have to do. As for pulling the lights apart, I think they can be disassembled enough for you to get the flies out with a chisel vacuum tool at least.
Cheers,
Trent

[sir_camel]

Common for the R32.

Reflashing to a GIAC s/w fixed the issue up for me.

Something to consider?

So after chatting to you Tom i spoke to the guy i bought my car off and apparently it has been GIAC chipped as you suggested.

So is the flatspot in my driving style then?

I know nothing about the chipping process. Is there a chance it can be reset and not be 'working' now?

[h100vw]

I know nothing about the chipping process. Is there a chance it can be reset and not be 'working' now?

The only way for that to happen would be for it to have been flashed over.
They can't unchip themselves.

Gavin

[sir_camel]

yea i figured so much. Maybe i just need to drive it harder!