Rain Sensing Windows - Auto Close

[benough]

I know this has been posted before but if people are still keen on doing it here are some details.

First of all you can only do this with a VAG-COM cable.

The Ross Tech wiki explains what the actual coding does and how to convert it

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/VW_Golf_%281K%29_Rain/Light_Sensor

For me my original coding was 00208933 which converted to 00471077. If your original coding matches mine then don't waste your time converting.

There were some unanswered questions about where the wiper stalk needed to be for the Rain Sensor closing to work.

This weeks crap weather has been useful for testing

I can confirm that the stalk can be on either "Auto" (regardless of the sensitivity setting) or "Off"

In terms of response time, in light consistent rain it took about 2 minutes each time.

I am located in North West Sydney so if anyone would like it or other VAGCOM work done don't hesitate to ask

Cheers

[STV4SYT]

Cheers for that, im gonna get Logzy or one of the other Melbourne forum members to do mine for me.

OR.... where do i get one of these cables and whats the $$ for them, might be worth getting one.

[benough]

You buy them from the ross-tech website.

They are around $300 for the USB cable + software + shipping.

I inherited mine and a cheap old laptop. Used it up to 10 times, though I have fixed a few error codes with it and saved a trips to the service department.

Also a laptop comes in handy unless you can park nice and close to your window

[STV4SYT]

Haha, laptops not an issue around me, at last count there were 4 in the house.

[balkanac]

Would this work on an MK4 R32?

[alcoop]

May be a stupid question..... What happens if your driving in light rain will the window go up? Or is this just when the vehicle is off that it triggers?

[acdcfan]

I know this has been posted before but if people are still keen on doing it here are some details.

First of all you can only do this with a VAG-COM cable.

The Ross Tech wiki explains what the actual coding does and how to convert it

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/VW_Golf_%281K%29_Rain/Light_Sensor

For me my original coding was 00208933 which converted to 00471077. If your original coding matches mine then don't waste your time converting.

Cheers

So where do you find these code you mentioned?

[Logzy]

Cheers for that, im gonna get Logzy or one of the other Melbourne forum members to do mine for me.

OR.... where do i get one of these cables and whats the $$ for them, might be worth getting one.

No problem.
You can also add the rain closure option to the MFD settings menu too and if you have a sunroof it will close that too. (So i'm told, i dont have one)

[Logzy]

So where do you find these code you mentioned?

Its the on wiki page linked.

Convert your original code (Eg. 208933) which is in Decimal to HEXADECIMAL
You would get 33025
Making this into a proper hex code results in 03 30 25.
Add the value of “4”to the leftmost BYTE (03), this gives you “07”.
Now you have 07 30 25, convert that back to DECIMAL, and your new Rain Light Sensor code is 471077.

[GTom]

Its the on wiki page linked.

Convert your original code (Eg. 208933) which is in Decimal to HEXADECIMAL
You would get 33025
Making this into a proper hex code results in 03 30 25.
Add the value of “4”to the leftmost BYTE (03), this gives you “07”.
Now you have 07 30 25, convert that back to DECIMAL, and your new Rain Light Sensor code is 471077.

I code for a hobby, but I found that Funny..... Reminds of Futurama when bender says a pray that goes something like this:

10110011 11011001 etc. etc.

[Uomo]

Hi Logzy,

Is it possible for me to tag along when your doing the VAG COM, cos i would love to have mine done too.

[datracer99]

I code for a hobby, but I found that Funny..... Reminds of Futurama when bender says a pray that goes something like this:

10110011 11011001 etc. etc.

This is good - will do this when i get around to ordering vag-com

Mods this would be good in the FAQ & DIY section

[Logzy]

Hi Logzy,

Is it possible for me to tag along when your doing the VAG COM, cos i would love to have mine done too.

No problem.

Best if you guys that want some VAG COM suggest a time for us to catch up.
I live in Mooroolbark and work in Moorabbin.

[FJ Steve]

Does anyone do VAG COM in Perth?

[STV4SYT]

No problem.

Best if you guys that want some VAG COM suggest a time for us to catch up.
I live in Mooroolbark and work in Moorabbin.

Are u coming to the meet on the 16th, otherwise we can have bit of a cruise out your way some saturday or sunday if that suits?

Cheers

Steve