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

[DV52]

Nut: Yes I understand entirely. It's a daunting process trying to fathom the intricacies of VW's BCM nomenclature! If I can be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.

Good Luck!

[nut]

Success!!!

Well, sort of. I've managed to get the convenience open and close features working with the key fob and convenience close (but not yet open) with the KESSY. Post 82 here: VWVortex.com - VAGCOM - What is this and how do I do it? (new to VW) had some of the functions that needed to be turned back on for the convenience opening to work. I also reset the whole Discover Media to factory instead of just the opening and closing section, and made sure lights were on auto, etc. I don't think that should have made any difference, but it may have given that the rain close does depend on the those 2 functions being selected.

In any case, it's working now (not the rain yet). To be honest, the selections had been made for a little while and I was a little surprised when it finally worked. I think I may have not had the lights on automatic for some of the trials, but I doubt if that was the cause of the problems. I still think there may be an issue with the ECU.

DV52 - thanks so much for your help. I only hope I can pay it back for some other members. I'm going to redo the channel map for my r on the weekend to get something I know is working for the future. I did one earlier tonight and there are around 1990 parameters in that module.

I may try the rain close again later this weekend if I have time.

Incidentally, all the recode was done with the beta 14.8.1 software. After having a good read of the rosstech forums, it would appear that the beta software is probably the only one that will be fully compatible with the mk7....

Cheers!

[DV52]

Success!!!

Well, sort of. I've managed to get the convenience open and close features working with the key fob and convenience close (but not yet open) with the KESSY. Post 82 here: VWVortex.com - VAGCOM - What is this and how do I do it? (new to VW) had some of the functions that needed to be turned back on for the convenience opening to work. I also reset the whole Discover Media to factory instead of just the opening and closing section, and made sure lights were on auto, etc. I don't think that should have made any difference, but it may have given that the rain close does depend on the those 2 functions being selected.

Incidentally, all the recode was done with the beta 14.8.1 software. After having a good read of the rosstech forums, it would appear that the beta software is probably the only one that will be fully compatible with the mk7....

Cheers!

Nut: Very good news indeed-Well Done!! I wasn't aware that your model Golf had KESSY - so I was surprised to read your interest in this feature. And I agree that everything (including the wind-back process) should be done with the Beta SW - I'll include a note in my tweak instructions to this effect.

Just out of interest, I read post 82 on VWVortex as you indicated. For reference and if you are still having problems, I enclose below the settings for my Golf for the 8 adaptation channels mentioned in nexelmatt's solution. I've marked the channels where my default values are different to those suggested by nexelmatt. Not sure that I can say why the differences have occured, but I provide the table for your reference.

PS: as a quid-pro-quo, would you mind sending me a copy of the Adaptation channel maps from your car when (and if) you complete them? I find these maps to be a great learning tool!

[nut]

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

The SAD values are for the sunroof opening - I am not sure whether you have the sunroof in your vehicle??? There is actually another value you can (supposedly) adjust in the adaptions under that that allows either the tilt or full open.

It is interesting that your comfort opening is not active. Maybe it is controlling a different function apart from the radio (funk) settings?? Do your windows automatically open with just an instantaneous selection of open? I will do more research to see if I can get an answer.

It is also interesting that it is one of the few English menu items. I'm not sure why some of these things are happening, particularly when certain adaptions appear that they should be functional, when others aren't. The rain close function is a typical example of this? It is almost like the car does not always fully accept the adaptions selected, although it shows in the channels as being active or not active. Maybe the need to reset all functions in the Discover Media is more important than we think? What is further interesting is that there is a global comfort control adaption. I guess in time a lot more will be known about all this, and there will be codings that also start to make more sense.

As for the KESSY, all golf R's in Australia have the keyless access and start. I can touch the handle when closing and it will lock the doors. If I hold my hand against the handle with a window or the sunroof open it will close similar to use the key fob. What is puzzling is that although I have selected KESSY opening as active and VCDs shows this, holding my hand against the handle will only unlock the doors - it will not open the windows or sunroof. Maybe I need to recode that channel to not active, reset the discover media and the reselect it to active - this is not expected behaviour and leads me to believe something g else is going on.

Update: with KESSY opening you need to open the doors and then press on the outside of the handle. I only discovered this after translating a few international websites.... The KESSY opening function is in fact working on my golf. Apparently it is deactivated on purpose as standard as there is a slight chance that it may open the windows under certain conditions eg in a car wash or with certain other condensation events. I guess the kicker here is that you have to have the key fob close to the car for it too work as well....


I'll send you the adaption channels maps as I do them over the next week or so. I have decided to make a backup of all settings in the car for future reference, and I know that you are a strong supporter of doing this, and I can only agree with you after going through this. The Autoscan is good, but it is not good enough when you really need to find out what's going on.


Thanks for your help again.

Cheers.

[DV52]

I'll send you the adaption channels maps as I do them over the next week or so. I have decided to make a backup of all settings in the car for future reference, and I know that you are a strong supporter of doing this, and I can only agree with you after going through this. The Autoscan is good, but it is not good enough when you really need to find out what's going on.

Thanks for your help again.

Cheers.

Nut: thanks for sending the first lot of Adap files for your Golf R -they were extremely interesting (especially the BMC data) I've created an Access data base that compares the BMC adaptation channels for a 103TSI, a 110TDI and the Golf "R". The BMC in your car is a 2nd generation controller. Lot's more stuff in there than in the other two models. I'll post-up the database onto Dropbox shortly for those who are interested.

Coincidentally, I got an email from colleague on another forum that was having similar problems to you (not related to the Auto RainClosing tweak). Wrote a couple of short papers to try to help him understand what we did in your case. You already know this stuff but if you have an interest the documents can be found on the links below

How to create an adaptation channel database

How to use CodingLog.txt file (the example in this document was not intended to detail any events relating to your case. It was just that the Auto RainClosing tweak was fresh in my mind)

[jonoz]

So went to town on the G7R and found the following;

Changing "Blinker" Cycles- VCDS Tweak
No luck, followed to the letter after setting anything from 1 to 5 the blinker simply does 3 cycles.
Anyone have any tips on this?

To Mute Soundakator
Flawless, instant difference and definitely confirms the need for an aftermarket exhaust on the R.

Automatic Rain Closing
Set but untested.

Enable Traffic Information (TMC) on Mk7 Golf - VCDS tweak
Perfect.

Restore fan speed indicator in "Auto" mode
Perfect.

8. Beep when unlock/lock.(if you have alarm fitted)
Didn't work until doing this setting also;

(7)-Acknowledgement Signals -Menuesteuerung akustische Rueckmeldung (Acoustic lock menu)
This enables a menu setting in the "car" settings, "Locking" menu of the infotainment screen to set alarm chirp on or off when locking /unlocking the car and have the option to switch it on or off from the head unit.

[lambertia]

By the blinker cycles do you mean the lane change thing? If so have you tried turning it off completely in the car menu and holding the indicator half way whilst you change lanes?

Sorry if this is not what you're talking about.

[DV52]

Janos: as I said in my tweak instructions, exactly the same thing happened to me. I found that I had to re-set the BCM control module to factory settings before the change would be accepted. I describe how to do this in the latter part of my post.

Please don't take this the wrong way but are you absolutely sure that you have changed the correct adaptation channel? Just as a confirmation that you have followed the instructions correctly (again, I don't mean to imply that you haven't), you could check the Codinglog.txt file. If you aren't aware of how to use this file, I posted a short paper on the topic in my Mk7 VCDS Tweak - Reference thread under Reference Resouces, How To Guide.

Failing this, you could post-up, or send me a copy of the auto-scan report for your car (an adpmap for address-09 would be even better, if you have made one), so i can see what type of BCM is in your car.

[jonoz]

Janos:

Assuming Janos == jonoz?

as I said in my tweak instructions, exactly the same thing happened to me. I found that I had to re-set the BCM control module to factory settings before the change would be accepted. I describe how to do this in the latter part of my post.

So you mean to run this bit?

1. Press the Car button on the RHS of the discover/composition media head.
2. Press Set-up on the bottom RHS of the screen
3. In the Vehicle Setting screen, press the Factory Settings panel (it's at the very end of the list at the bottom of the screen)
4. In the Factory Settings screen, under Reset individual settings/data, press Light
5. Press Reset tab in the window that says Reset "light" settings-are you sure?

Please don't take this the wrong way but are you absolutely sure that you have changed the correct adaptation channel? Just as a confirmation that you have followed the instructions correctly (again, I don't mean to imply that you haven't), you could check the Codinglog.txt file. If you aren't aware of how to use this file, I posted a short paper on the topic in my Mk7 VCDS Tweak - Reference thread under Reference Resouces, How To Guide.

Haha not at all mate, I work in IT and this is completely new to me to understand that the first place to generally assume is user error After reading through VWVortex I realised I should have been using the beta of VCDS for Mk7 changes so have upgraded to this and will perform the rest and reprogram the blink cycles.

Failing this, you could post-up, or send me a copy of the auto-scan report for your car (an adpmap for address-09 would be even better, if you have made one), so i can see what type of BCM is in your car.

Really appreciate the offer for assistance mate, will see how I go after giving the ol' girl a clean.

[jonoz]

Doing a factory reset on the lighting setting fixed up the custom cycle count.

[DV52]

Assuming Janos == jonoz?

So you mean to run this bit?

JanoZ : Yep-that's the bit of the tweak instructions that I mean. If you haven't done the re-set yet, then I'm almost positive that it will fix your problem! Good Luck

PS: the ol' girl looks real pretty!!

[jonoz]

JanoZ : Yep-that's the bit of the tweak instructions that I mean. If you haven't done the re-set yet, then I'm almost positive that it will fix your problem! Good Luck

Subsequently, 5 cycles feels too long and 3 cycles too short so have set it to 4.

Seems each change requires a reset of the lighting for it to come into action.

[avdo_]

Hey guys,

can anyone tell/show me how to disable the Brake Pad sensor on the golf r mk7? I am looking at installing a BBK and the pads don't have a sensor.

Thanks for your help in advance.

[Transporter]

Hey guys,

can anyone tell/show me how to disable the Brake Pad sensor on the golf r mk7? I am looking at installing a BBK and the pads don't have a sensor.

Thanks for your help in advance.

When you will be removing the old pads, cut off the wire from the old ones leaving connector connected and join 2 wires together and insulate. No need to code it out, plus if you go back to the oem, you only need to remove the old b.pads connector and fit the new pads.

[avdo_]

When you will be removing the old pads, cut off the wire from the old ones leaving connector connected and join 2 wires together and insulate. No need to code it out, plus if you go back to the oem, you only need to remove the old b.pads connector and fit the new pads.

Hey Miro,

prefer not to cut anything. Should be easy (once I know how) to reverse the code if I decide to put the car back to stock
I am more then happy for you to come and install the bbk for me. And KW DDC if you like.