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

[agentthumb]

I'm trying to activate the TMS function in my daughters MY15 Golf Comfortline. I get the drop down menu for it in control module 5F and after clicking Adaption. When I select it the stored value window has "ERROR function not available" in it and I can't type 1024 as the new value.

Any ideas?

I was under the impression that MY15 comfortline in a hatch didn't come with Sat Nav (could very well be wrong)?

If that's the case, then there is no traffic function


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[Ozram]

thanks agentthumb. That would be why then.

I was under the impression that MY15 comfortline in a hatch didn't come with Sat Nav (could very well be wrong)?

If that's the case, then there is no traffic function


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[DV52]

VCDS Tweak: Pace-Car indicators for dual LED tail lights

As a factory setting, VW program their vehicles that are fitted with dual LED rear lamps so that the outer and inner LED indicators flash in unison with one another (i.e. they pulse on/off together). I recently found an interesting German video (copy below) showing Dual LED rear lamps that flashed asynchronously when the turn signal was operated. Clever folk those Germans!!

Galvanised into action by this intriguing (at least to me) lighting effect, I managed to develop a set of Leuchte programming instructions that would mimic the operation of the indicator lights in the video. Thought that it might be of interest to forum members that have dual LED fittings on their rear lights (like the Golf R).

For fellow "Leuchte geeks" (I proudly acknowledge being one!) reading this, the tweak uses the AB Alpha pair, which has the lowest priority in the Leuchte-set and it is based on the (less familiar) Blinken link/rechts Dunkelphase setting. But, the interesting part of the tweak is that instead of the usual practice of linking this setting with Dimmwert=0 and Dimming Direction=minimum, the tweak uses Dimmwert=100 and Dimming Direction=maximum (which is applied to the Heckdeckel channel on the AB alpha-pair). Fortuitously, both these settings are already set-up as default for the Dimming channels on the left/right side inner rear lights. This means that only Leuchte channel (4) on each lamp needs to be changed - making this a very simple tweak to implement! Programmed in this fashion, the LED indicator that has the Dunkelphase setting pulses counter to its neighbouring LED indicator which continues to use the factory programmed Hellphase setting. Here endeth the "geek" part of the tweak instructions!

Because my 103TSI mk7 has incandescent rear lamps, I have not been able to test this tweak on my vehicle (albeit, I suspect that a similar effect can be implemented by tweaking Leuchte23SL HLC10 and Leuchte24SL HRA65 on cars with incandescent fittings- something for a later experiment, perhaps). However, a forum colleague on VWVortex has confirmed that the tweak was successfully implemented on his vehicle (thanks Chillout). Also, I've been told by more knowledgeable folk (thanks again Chillout) that an appropriate description for the lighting effect is "pace car indicator" (I had never seen a pace-car, let alone knew how its lighting operated) - hence the heading to this post.

Lastly, I make no judgement regarding the compliance (or otherwise) of the "pace car indicator" with the Australian Design Rules ADR here in Oz, or whatever local legislation applies in other countries. Those wishing to implement the tweak will need to reach their own conclusions regarding this matter.

VCDS Tweak Instructions: "Pace - Car" Indicators for dual rear LED light fittings

1. Select 09 - Central Electr control module
2. Select Security Access - 16 from the "Open Controller" screen
3. Enter the magic number 31347 and return to the "Open Controller" screen
4. Select Adaptation - 10 from the "Open Controller" screen
5. From the pull-down button check that the default settings for the adaptation channels shown in the table below are as indicated in the Old setting column
6. Change the two Leuchte channels depicted in the table below to the values in the New Settings column.

Suggestion: use the new "search" facility on the latest RT software to find the channels listed below as follows:

• [*=1]Enter Leuchte16BLK into the search box to find the Left Hand LED channels
  [*=1]Enter Leuchte17TFL into the search box to find the Right Hand LED channels

Notes:

1. Only one Leuchte channel for each of the left, right side lamps needs to be altered (i.e. (4)- Leuchte). I've included the remaining channels in the Leuchte sub-set as an aid to check the suitability of this tweak
2. Do not implement this tweak if:

1. The vehicle does not have dual LED indicators on each side
2. the default settings on the vehicle are not as shown in the "old setting" column

[Flipper Dog]

Does anyone have any information on how to adjust the sensitivity of the auto lights and to increase the activation distance on the side assist. The current factory set up on the lights is too sensitive coming on when ever I go under a bridge. Also the alert on the mirrors with the side assist does not activate until a vehicle is almost next to me. My Audi has the same system but will give the visual alert about 2 car lengths away.
Hoping a quick VCDS adjustment can keep me happy.

[DV52]

Does anyone have any information on how to adjust the sensitivity of the auto lights and to increase the activation distance on the side assist. The current factory set up on the lights is too sensitive coming on when ever I go under a bridge. Also the alert on the mirrors with the side assist does not activate until a vehicle is almost next to me. My Audi has the same system but will give the visual alert about 2 car lengths away.
Hoping a quick VCDS adjustment can keep me happy.

Flipper dog: Regarding the sensitivity of the auto lights, I assume that you are aware of the facility in the MENU screen to adjust the turn-on characteristics of the light sensor.

Not sure if you are aware, but VW install three different versions of the light sensor in their mk7 models; the RLS, RLHS and RLFS. Which version is in your car? Again, forgive me if I'm telling you something that you already know, but the RLS/RLHS/RLFS is a slave module to the BCM.

The sensitivity adjustment for the three light sensors is generally managed by Byte 0, Bit 3-5 (see pic below). Actually, I believe that the long coding helper in RT's software is in error. The real Bits for the sensitivity function are Bits 3-7 - because it's not possible to define the hex values shown below in only 3 bits



As you can see, assuming that your module has the default value Hex00, the trouble is that the sensitivity adjustment is in the wrong direction for your problem. - Bummer!

Don

[harryboy_1]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone could help me with the following issue.

I have followed the procedures in VCDS to enable TMC in MY16 Golf 110TSI Highline Wagon, i.e. typed 1024 into the right adaptation (disconnected VCDS and reconnected) and it said 1024 but somehow when I press traffic, it says no traffic reports available and the TMC symbol at the top has a line diagonally across it. Quadruple checked that RDS region set to Automatic, radio text and traffic programme was ticked in radio. Still nothing. Rebooted the system multiple times but it didn't help either.

We did the exact same thing to my friend's Golf R Wolfsburg in my driveway as well and he got traffic reports right away. And his TMC symbol has two little rectangles rather than a diagonal line.

Any ideas why it does not work on mine? Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[harryboy_1]

Hi again,

I have now resetted the radio to factory settings and re-vagcommed it to 1024 again and it still doesn't work.

It also does not want to allow me to install the speed camera POIs either, keep saying there is an error with the SD card. I have tried a different sd card and still no difference.

Is my system stuffed and time to tell dealer to replace it?

Any thoughts?

Thanks all.

[beingaware]

Hi again,

I have now resetted the radio to factory settings and re-vagcommed it to 1024 again and it still doesn't work.

It also does not want to allow me to install the speed camera POIs either, keep saying there is an error with the SD card. I have tried a different sd card and still no difference.

Is my system stuffed and time to tell dealer to replace it?

Any thoughts?

Thanks all.

Can take up to 60 minutes for it to sync.
Make sure the settings are turned on in radio mode and leave it tuned to one of the rds / tp channels for that time period.



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[DV52]

Hi again,

I have now resetted the radio to factory settings and re-vagcommed it to 1024 again and it still doesn't work.

It also does not want to allow me to install the speed camera POIs either, keep saying there is an error with the SD card. I have tried a different sd card and still no difference.

Is my system stuffed and time to tell dealer to replace it?

Any thoughts?

Thanks all.

Harry: Hi and sorry to hear about your problems. I got a PM from a colleague on this forum that had a MIBII and who had problems with the TMC tweak.

His description was that the default value on the adaptation channel wasn't 0 as in my instructions and that when he finished changing the channel (to 1024), a number of weird screens started to appear on the infotainment unit. I've also read a couple of posts on the RT forum from folks having problems with MIBII and the latest RT software.

Not sure what the issue is, but the author of the PM said that everything went back to normal after he physically removed the cable from the OBDII connector. He said in his latest PM that he now has TMC working perfectly. Incidentally, I assume that you weren't using the laptop with a 240Volt AC supply connected to the laptop when you did the tweak. Depending on the quality of the AC power supply, this can cause earth-loop issues - resulting in noise and intermittent communications with the ODBII port.

If your problem persists, may I suggest that you do an auto-scan on the car and see if any error messages appear. Also, I think that it might be prudent to have a quick peek at the CodingLog.txt file on your laptop to confirm that the correct change was made (I'm not suggesting that you made an error- but I think that it's good to just discount this as a possibility). The entry in the Codinglog.txt file will tell you what the default value was for the TMC adaption channel. You might want to roll-back the setting.
Please let us know what happens- we might be able to provide further assistance once you post-up the auto-scan results and provide feedback on the codinglog.txt file information.
Good luck
Don

[harryboy_1]

Harry: Hi and sorry to hear about your problems. I got a PM from a colleague on this forum that had a MIBII and who had problems with the TMC tweak.

His description was that the default value on the adaptation channel wasn't 0 as in my instructions and that when he finished changing the channel (to 1024), a number of weird screens started to appear on the infotainment unit. I've also read a couple of posts on the RT forum from folks having problems with MIBII and the latest RT software.

Not sure what the issue is, but the author of the PM said that everything went back to normal after he physically removed the cable from the OBDII connector. He said in his latest PM that he now has TMC working perfectly. Incidentally, I assume that you weren't using the laptop with a 240Volt AC supply connected to the laptop when you did the tweak. Depending on the quality of the AC power supply, this can cause earth-loop issues - resulting in noise and intermittent communications with the ODBII port.

If your problem persists, may I suggest that you do an auto-scan on the car and see if any error messages appear. Also, I think that it might be prudent to have a quick peek at the CodingLog.txt file on your laptop to confirm that the correct change was made (I'm not suggesting that you made an error- but I think that it's good to just discount this as a possibility). The entry in the Codinglog.txt file will tell you what the default value was for the TMC adaption channel. You might want to roll-back the setting.
Please let us know what happens- we might be able to provide further assistance once you post-up the auto-scan results and provide feedback on the codinglog.txt file information.
Good luck
Don

Thanks Don. You're right, I don't think my original value was 0. I just checked the codinglog.txt and it was 65535. Does that make a difference? Should I change it to 0 first then to 1024?

According to the codinglog, my friend's golf R was also on 65535 before we changed it to 1024.

I didn't get any weird screens after I made the tweak though.

Thanks for your help so far.

[DV52]

Thanks Don. You're right, I don't think my original value was 0. I just checked the codinglog.txt and it was 65535. Does that make a difference? Should I change it to 0 first then to 1024?

According to the codinglog, my friend's golf R was also on 65535 before we changed it to 1024.

I didn't get any weird screens after I made the tweak though.

Thanks for your help so far.

Harry:, No I don't suspect that having a default value in the TMC adaptation channel other than 0 is your problem. Have you completed the 2nd autoscan?
Don

[Kiaorana]

Thanks Don. You're right, I don't think my original value was 0. I just checked the codinglog.txt and it was 65535. Does that make a difference? Should I change it to 0 first then to 1024?

According to the codinglog, my friend's golf R was also on 65535 before we changed it to 1024.

I didn't get any weird screens after I made the tweak though.

Thanks for your help so far.

Hi Harry,

I'm the colleague Don is referring to in his previous post. I can confirm that the original value was 65535, which I then changed to 1024. It didn't work at first, then after doing a reset of the unit, it all starting to sync. I hope that helps my friend.

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[harryboy_1]

Hi Harry,

I'm the colleague Don is referring to in his previous post. I can confirm that the original value was 65535, which I then changed to 1024. It didn't work at first, then after doing a reset of the unit, it all starting to sync. I hope that helps my friend.

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Hi Kiaorana,

Thanks for that. I tried doing the hold power reset and resetting factory settings via the menu, neither worked. I still don't have TMC now.

Which reset method did you use? Do you mind checking for me if your TMC logo up the top when you click traffic has the diagonal line crossed out or has TMC with the two squares.

Thanks. I will do the second auto-scan tonight and come back to you. I will also try changing it back to 65535 then back to 1024 again.

Regards,
Harry

[Kiaorana]

Harry,

When I first did it, it had the TMC logo with the diagonal across, then I did a resetting factory settings via the menu, and an hour or so later, I had the TMC logo with the two little squares and the traffic reports starting to pop in.

Where are you based? Stupid question, but maybe you don't get the TMC reports in your city?

[harryboy_1]

Hi Kiaorana,

I'm based in Sydney. I'm pretty sure I do get TMC reports because my friend who did it 10mins after me at my house as well got TMC reports right away. *sigh*