VCDS (VAG-COM) codes and programmable options for Golf Mk7

[Ryan_R]

You won't get any written guarantees, but at the same time I've had a fair amount of warranty work done on my car without any issues raised. Possibly that comes down to how nice your dealer is, but generally they'll only deny a warranty claim if it relates to something you did. i.e. they won't refuse to replace a failed gearbox just because you coded TMC and auto rain-closing windows yourself.

[bloggo]

Hello DV52,
I had noticed from the Ross Tech site, but have not had time to try it.

Thanks .

[DV52]

You won't get any written guarantees, but at the same time I've had a fair amount of warranty work done on my car without any issues raised. Possibly that comes down to how nice your dealer is, but generally they'll only deny a warranty claim if it relates to something you did. i.e. they won't refuse to replace a failed gearbox just because you coded TMC and auto rain-closing windows yourself.

Ryan_R: You are clearly a long time user with considerable experience when it comes to VCDS tweaks. Just out of curiousity, have you ever done a tweak that couldn't be reversed?

My second question is this:

Has anyone in VWWatercooled ever considered providing training sessions in VCDS cables? The sort of thing that I'm talking about is a beginner's guide (dummies version). Real basic stuff - just enough to give new users sufficient confidence to take their first fledgling steps. I'm very grateful for your guidance in this forum when I first started (still got an awful lot to learn), but a formal class would have been advantageous (I think).

Not sure how (or, if) this would work, but one of the sponsors (or a local distributor for Mr Ross's products) could provide support (perhaps in the form of a venue and equipment) and some of the more experienced guys could take the class. These classes would be a good advertising medium for future VCDS sales and they would add kudos to the reputation of this forum. VWWatercooled could charge a modest fee to cover their costs. Classes would vary depending on the State where they were held and dependant on the local support that was available. Classes would only run if there was sufficient demand in the State (i.e. attendance would be through formal bookings only - not sure if attendance should be restricted to forum members).

Anyhow, just a thought!

[Ryan_R]

As long as you document what the original values were you can change them back.

You can do damage by messing around in the (ironically named) Basic Settings section of VCDS if you don't know what you're doing. As for training and confidence the Mk6 Golf VCDS thread is designed to take care of that. You should use it as a template for the Mk7 subforum and make your own thread with everything a new user needs in the first post.

[Kesh]

Thanks guys, I guess a bit of convincing will help. There are some genuine benefits to doing these minute changes. Makes the car just a bit more perfect for me.

[lambertia]

Hi!

Does anyone know if there is a code to display in the driving data or similar menu in the dash whether the brake lights are on? I'm a nerd. I want to see when the car coasts and when it uses the brakes when the cruise control is on

Cheers,

[readerr0r]

Hi!

Does anyone know if there is a code to display in the driving data or similar menu in the dash whether the brake lights are on? I'm a nerd. I want to see when the car coasts and when it uses the brakes when the cruise control is on

Cheers,

Very unlikely, but if you do it at night you'll probably be able to see to top brake light in the rear hatch light up in the rear view mirror?

[DV52]

Hi!

Does anyone know if there is a code to display in the driving data or similar menu in the dash whether the brake lights are on? I'm a nerd. I want to see when the car coasts and when it uses the brakes when the cruise control is on

Cheers,

Lambertia: The only VCDS tweak that enven remotely comes close (and it's not close at all) is a tweak that uses the tail lights as a brake light (it's on the Stemei.di site).

I'm not sure how much effort you want to put into this - but just thinking laterally, you could replace one of the barke lights with an LED version (without CANBUS correction) and then get feedback via the lamp failure message on the dash.

[mgrobins]

I'm a little confused about the voice control offered as an accessory vs the voice control for phone (or is it the same?)

I know Australian vw's have to have it enabled at the dealer but people were uncertain if it is a vcds change or software update.

I wan't to be able to use my sterring wheel to activate voice control (either siri or my BT) to search for a contact and make calls.
The following page has vcds settings to activate voice control. Is it applicable to the MK7?

Bluetooth-9w7 module voice control retrofit, swap, install, and FAQ | VW TDI forum, Audi, Porsche, and Chevy Cruze diesel forum
I have the dealer changing my soundaktor when I collect the car this thurs so I'd be keen to have this switched on if it's possible .

[Ryan_R]

The above link is for the Mk6 Golf and equivalents (Tiguan, Jetta, etc) where the car wasn't optioned with Bluetooth. In the case of the Mk6 voice control is a fairly simple VCDS tweak assuming everything is wired up correctly. I'm not sure that a definitive DIY outcome has been reached for the Mk7 yet, so you may want to ask your dealer at this stage. While it is handy for some, most agree it's not worth spending hundreds of dollars on, especially if you're not the patient type (you need to speak slow and clearly, a bit like a robot).

[turtle]

I'm picking up a GTI PP in a few weeks, and from what I read here the brake lights will only light up in the outer cluster, not the inner. Is this correct?
Can anyone on here help me out with getting the both clusters to light up when the brakes are applied. I'm located in Newcastle.

[DV52]

Can anyone on here help me out with getting the both clusters to light up when the brakes are applied. I'm located in Newcastle.

Turtle: congrats on the new car - you will thoroughly enjoy driving it!
Not sure that I entirely understand your question, but as I indicated to my response to" lambertia" (previous post), there is a VCDS Tweak for the MKVII that will active both the tail lights and the brake lights when the brake is applied. I've not tried the tweak myself, but you can find detailed instructions at the following URL (you will need to use Google translate to view the web page in English):

stemei.de .VCDS Codierungen .Codierungsservice .Webdesign - Stefan Meier - Schlusslicht als Bremslicht - VCDS Codierungen, Webdesign

If you don't own a VCDS cable, I'm sure a fellow VWW colleague up there who has one will help.

[mgrobins]

ok thanks for the Feedback Ryan. Does this mean I need to have my phone in a cradle and press to activate Siri if I want voice controls for calls?

I'm rather focussed on this at the moment after receiving a fine last week for 'holding my phone whilst driving'. QLD is getting tougher on this so I want to be using voice as much as possible.

[readerr0r]

ok thanks for the Feedback Ryan. Does this mean I need to have my phone in a cradle and press to activate Siri if I want voice controls for calls?

I'm rather focussed on this at the moment after receiving a fine last week for 'holding my phone whilst driving'. QLD is getting tougher on this so I want to be using voice as much as possible.

iOS 8 will feature hands free activation of Siri which should really help when you're in the car. It'll be out in a couple of months and is compatible with any iphone that can do siri.

Siri features hands-free activation, Shazam integration in iOS 8 | iMore

[DV52]

I'm a little confused about the voice control offered as an accessory vs the voice control for phone (or is it the same?)


I have the dealer changing my soundaktor when I collect the car this thurs so I'd be keen to have this switched on if it's possible .

mgrobins: Not sure if this will help, but here are a couple of screen shots of how voice control works for the phone facility on a mkVII:

The first screen is what appears after you press the mic button on the steering wheel and say "phone":


The next screen is what happens when you say something like "Contacts"



Voice Control then invites you to say either the line number (shown in red), or the contact name (which I have obscured in the pic). It then dials the phone number.

My phone is a Nokia but I'm fairly sure that you don't need to use Siri function on an IPhone (i.e. the voice function on the Iphone is not related to the voice facility on the mkVII).

I didn't pay the suggested $400+ to have voice control installed on my car and I agree with Ryan_R that the facility is not worth this investment (I also agree with his statement about the degree of clarity that is required when pronouncing words to make voice control work correctly).

That said, I'm a believer in the adage that says "the only judgement of product value that is important is the one belonging to the person paying the money"! So you might have an entirely different (but equally valid) view.