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

[bobcrusader]

31347?

[bobcrusader]

Hope you figure this out, as I would like to reduce the Race mode in the R.

[Drive]

@DV52: Don, do you know if there is a specific Leuchte-channel for the turn signals on the mirrors? They are not connected to any of the other turn signal channels... As I tried to change to "Dunkelphase" and it didn't have any effect on those on the mirrors...

[ZEAL8080]

I asked same question at Ross-Tech forum. DV52 inform me the code for STG44 Support Power.
SA code for Support power is "28183" which works for my Golf Mk7.
Please try this code.

[DV52]

@DV52: Don, do you know if there is a specific Leuchte-channel for the turn signals on the mirrors? They are not connected to any of the other turn signal channels... As I tried to change to "Dunkelphase" and it didn't have any effect on those on the mirrors...

Drive:You are not the first to have asked this question!! I apologise up-front if I'm telling you stuff that you already know (I suspect that I am), but Leuchte Programming doesn't affect the CAN bus messages that pass between various control modules in the mk7's OBD network. Leuchte Programming only affects that way that the BCM "outputs" these messages to drive the car's 35 x exterior lights.

The little turn signal LEDs that are fitted to the side mirrors are connected directly from the driver and passenger door controllers. The only connection between these door controllers and the BCM is the CAN gateway (J533). This means (I think) that the mechanism that the LED turn indicators on the mirrors use to operate is the CAN bus (in this case, the Convenience CAN bus) which happens via the two door controllers (J386/J387). Alas there are no Leuchte channels on either of these two control modules and modifying the operation of the headlight/taillight Leuchte-sets won't alter the CAN signal to the mirror LEDs.

But - as an alternative approach of achieving your goal (which I assume is counter blinking turn signals on the mirrors), why not set-up the turn signal lamps on the headlight/taillight fittings to operate out-of-phase? This will mean that the mirror LEDs will counter-blink with the normal turn-signals - I think
Don

[Drive]

Don, thanks for the reply. I was trying to achieve this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZbhMgYhmhw

I wanted the taillight signals to blink inner-outer-inner-outer... So inner first, but then I wanted the outer taillight to be in sync with the mirror... So then I assume it is not possible...

[DV52]

Don, thanks for the reply. I was trying to achieve this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZbhMgYhmhw

I wanted the taillight signals to blink inner-outer-inner-outer... So inner first, but then I wanted the outer taillight to be in sync with the mirror... So then I assume it is not possible...

Drive: Had a look at the video. Isn't this done the way that I suggested- what am I missing?
This is what I see in the video:

1. The inner tail-light blinker is flashing in unison with the Door LED - therefore the "Hellphase" setting is used first on the Leuchte-set for the inner tail-light - this setting aligns with the CAN signal that the door LED is using.
2. The outer tail-light blinker is counter blinking with the Door LED - therefore the "Dunkelphase" setting is used first on the Leuchte-set for the outer tail-light

If you want me to spec-out the changes for this (it only requires changes to the two outer turn signal lamps on the tail lights), please send me a copy of the admap for your BCM. I already have a few admaps for NAR cars, but there are so many variants, I can't be sure which set-up you have.
Cheers
Don

[Drive]

Don: I think you are missing that I want the outer tail-light blinker to flash together with the mirror LED... In the video mirror LED is flashing together with the inner tail-light blinker... Anyways here's my admap of the default values: Admap - Pastebin.com

[DV52]

Don: I think you are missing that I want the outer tail-light blinker to flash together with the mirror LED... In the video mirror LED is flashing together with the inner tail-light blinker... Anyways here's my admap of the default values: Admap - Pastebin.com

Drive: OK - Got it now and thanks for the admap. Try the changes below.

Don

Adaptation Channel	Old Setting	New Setting
(4)-Leuchte16BLK SLB35BLK SL KC9-Lichtfunktion A 16	Blinken links Hellphase	Blinken links Dunkelphase
(4)-Leuchte17TFL R BLK SRB3TFL R BLK SR KC3-Lichtfunktion A 17	Blinken rechts Hellphase	Blinken rechts Dunkelphase

[mrmomoz]

has anyone got the code yet for the running indicators? similar to Audi's. Ive already had the coding done for alternating indicators, but really want the running ones.

[Drive]

Don: Doesn't do it for me. I get the pace car effect but not what I described above.

[tomisaacs]

Hey all, I'm looking for someone who has a VCDS cable and software (perhaps even some know how) in the Melbourne area and doesn't mind allowing me to use it? It return for a slab of beer of course!

[Mike_lama]

Hey everyone, just wondering where to purchase everything we need to do these modifications for my MK7 that will arrive in a couple of months.

Also, is this the main forum for MK7 VCDS? Or is there another forum with all the information?

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[DV52]

Hey everyone, just wondering where to purchase everything we need to do these modifications for my MK7 that will arrive in a couple of months.

Also, is this the main forum for MK7 VCDS? Or is there another forum with all the information?

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Mike: Congratulations on your new purchase! Your first decision is what level of commitment that you intend to make into the subject matter. Before you spend any money buying diagnostic stuff -an honest decision about this question is the starting point (at least in the short to medium term). If you intend to "dabble", then my suggestion is that you avoid paying a relatively large sum of money for a VCDS cable. IMO, your better option (at the "dabbling" end) is an OBDeleven dongle.

Not sure if you are familiar with OBD11, but it's a Bluetooth connected device that speaks to an andoid tablet/mobile-phone (through a Google App). I wrote-up a small product review on OBD11 which you can read HERE, but I suggest that you search the web for other information (particularly forums like Vortex and Golfmk7 where you can get genuine user comments -rather than marketing stuff). If you go the OBD11 route, most of the tweaks that refer to VCDS cables can be done. OBD11 is a good inexpensive way of introducing yourself to the topic - and you can progress into more expensive equipment at a later time if you get-hooked! Also, if you belong to the "App generation", the look-and-feel of OBD11 will be familiar to you!

Of course the other cable to consider is the more professional (and more expensive) VCDS cable which is made by Ross Tech. Because MQB platform vehicles like the mk7 have CAN bus network topology, the candidate cables are: the older style Micro Hex, or HEX+CAN cables, or you could consider the newer HEX NET device which is a WIFI enabled dongle (it can be used in cable form as well). Basically, it's just a question of how much you are prepared to pay, and what level of functionality you want

Finally, you could consider a VAG CAN PRO (VCP) cable from VAG Tech. It's perhaps the lesser known alternative, but it's nevertheless a very powerful, professional device. IMO, VCP cables have more features than a VCDS cable (like the ability to find security codes and the ability to programme control module software -such as engine module tuning). However, VAG Tech's documentation is non existent, so learning to use the device is more difficult. I think that I just convinced VAG Tech to lift their game where manuals are concerned (my last email says that VAG Tech will make documentation -in English a priority), so I'm hopeful of seeing an improvement soon (couldn't' get any worse!)

Not surprisingly, each cable/dongle has its advantages and disadvantages. One thing to get clear in your mind before you make a purchase is the different cost structures: the cost to buy the device and the ongoing costs for subscription services to use/update the software (VCDS has an advantage here because there are no subscription/update costs).

As to where to go in VWWatecooled, this thread is the general discussion platform about OBDII matters related to the Golf mk7. The convenor for the mk7 part of VWW has kindly allowed me to start a "reference thread" that hopefully contains a library of useful tweaks and related information about this topic which you can find HERE. It was intended for VCDS cable use, but almost all of the stuff there is applicable to any of the three cables

Lastly, DON'T, under any circumstance, consider buying a cheap Chinese knock-off clone cable . These fraudulent cables rip-off the hard won IP that Uwe Ross has put into his cable over many years. IP theft is not a victimless crime and anyone buying a clone cable is just as guilty as the seller - because it's the buyer that creates the market for the stolen IP! Buying one of these clone cables is a simple matter of greed being victorious over what's morally correct. Also, it's almost certain that the clone cable will be sold with obsolete software that won't be fully compatible with the newer generation control modules in a mk7 (trying to update this obsolete software at the Ross Tech site will render the clone cable inoperative). So don't buy a clone cable -please

Cheers
Don

[Mike_lama]

Thank you an unbelievable and detailed response which answers my questions and more! I will have a look into OBD11 and read your review.

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