Golf R Observations and Questions

[Ryan_R]

I wonder if someone with OPS and VCDS can tell us where those settings are exactly (probably in an Adaption menu) for the Tweaks thread.

[REXman]

on an unrelated topic,I found my factory fitted parking sensors on the Golf R annoyingly loud.
Went to a nearby service centre .
They plugged in the diagnostic unit.
There are approx 10 different adjustable settings including pitch and volume for front and back individually and sensitivity.
My settings from the factory was a volume of 8 out of a max of 9.
I had them turned down to a volume of 4/9 so a lot more bearable.
This was done free of charge.

Sensational! They are ****en driving me mad!!

[dave_r]

I wonder if someone with OPS and VCDS can tell us where those settings are exactly (probably in an Adaption menu) for the Tweaks thread.

If you can't find it, fire off an e-mail to Ross-Tech and ask. They're usually really good with questions like that.

[Corey_R]

So question for you guys... when you're reversing and the car is beeping at you... what happens if you turn the volume knob down?

[weewilly]

So question for you guys... when you're reversing and the car is beeping at you... what happens if you turn the volume knob down?

same thing that happens in your R... if radio is on the volume goes down, if radio is not on... nothing. the only way to lower volume is through software.

[Prodigy]

I wonder if someone with OPS and VCDS can tell us where those settings are exactly (probably in an Adaption menu) for the Tweaks thread.

I adjusted the sensor volume & frequency on the Tiguan Yesterday.
Its here:

MODULE 10 - Park/Steer Assist: Adjustment options for Parking Sensors (e.g. volume & frequency)
Note: Need to click on 'Adaptation' button to access below screen


^^
(Pinched from the Tiguan section of the forum )

[Lucas_R]

Callout to all with a Golf R (or GTi with the xenon option), does anyone know how/if you can turn on the little "parker" lights just beneath the main headlight area. If you access from the engine bay, you will notice there is a wedge bulb in the socket....

See picture below and then link to ebay in Germany where they are selling LED upgrade lights to go in this space.





Ebay LED upgrade:
SMD LED Standlichter für VW GOLF 6 VI GTI GT R GTD TDI | eBay

[AdamD]

Callout to all with a Golf R (or GTi with the xenon option), does anyone know how/if you can turn on the little "parker" lights just beneath the main headlight area. If you access from the engine bay, you will notice there is a wedge bulb in the socket....

A few people have asked about this recently - and specifically if it can be enabled by VCDS. As far as I know it's been disabled (at least in Australia) because it's too small a light to be a legal DRL/parker. Haven't seen anyone post info on how to switch it on in Australia, but presumably it's doable. Dana @ Ross Tech may be able to help...

[Lucas_R]

A few people have asked about this recently - and specifically if it can be enabled by VCDS. As far as I know it's been disabled (at least in Australia) because it's too small a light to be a legal DRL/parker. Haven't seen anyone post info on how to switch it on in Australia, but presumably it's doable. Dana @ Ross Tech may be able to help...

Cheers mate - thanks..

[DreamensioN]

Cheers mate - thanks..

Keep us posted if you get this working - cause when I get my R, I'd like to enable it. Nothing like a bit of Euro Rice... or is that called porridge?

[Pepe]

A few people have asked about this recently - and specifically if it can be enabled by VCDS. As far as I know it's been disabled (at least in Australia) because it's too small a light to be a legal DRL/parker. Haven't seen anyone post info on how to switch it on in Australia, but presumably it's doable. Dana @ Ross Tech may be able to help...

I had a crack at it through VCDS a couple of weeks ago and couldn't figure it out despite using a few different guides posted on the net for retrofits... couldn't figure it out. Hopefully Dana can help.

[Big_Dave]

New observations!

Love -how the inner tail lights turn off when you open the door, and then turn back on when you close.

Hate -no illumination around ignition keyhole.

Love -How you can turn radio on without key in ignition.

Hate -there is no middle accessories segment when turning on ignition (key has only two positions, if you want to charge your phone with ignition off, key must be turned around to last position, unfortunately this puts up all the lights on your speedo, like preignition position in jap cars)

Love -you can adjust power windows for a long time after turning off ignition.

Love - opening and closing windows remotely via remote.

[brad]

Hate -there is no middle accessories segment when turning on ignition (key has only two positions, if you want to charge your phone with ignition off, key must be turned around to last position, unfortunately this puts up all the lights on your speedo, like preignition position in jap cars)
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You realise the 12v power outlet stays live for ~30minutes after you close the door? It's usually enough to get some charge in the phone & more secure than leaving your keys in the car.

[dave_r]

You realise the 12v power outlet stays live for ~30minutes after you close the door? It's usually enough to get some charge in the phone & more secure than leaving your keys in the car.

I use USB on the MDI to charge my phone. It stays powered up after ignition off but never timed it. I assume it would be the same time that the RCD510 runs but who leaves their phone in the car hehe?

[brad]

I use USB on the MDI to charge my phone. It stays powered up after ignition off but never timed it. I assume it would be the same time that the RCD510 runs but who leaves their phone in the car hehe?

Me - if I'm just ducking into the shop for milk or paying for fuel. Or if I'm down the beach - safer in the car charging than sitting with my towel while I do laps of the ocean pool. Or if I'm doing a site visit in the bush. There's never any mobile reception & there aren't any thieves about, just me & the kookaburras, so I leave the phone in the car charging up.