Kamold's R36

[seanmau5]

This is true.. I guess what I mean to ask is what is the associated cost to the upgrade. Mine is currently fully functional so I guess it's a different situation for me.


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[kamold]

Gateway and tpms kit plus time and coding.
Check aliexpress for pricing.

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[kamold]

3d colour cluster installed today, along with new steering wheel with paddles.



Not a big change to the regular colour cluster.
I will have my originally upgraded colour cluster available once it is reset if anyone is looking to upgrade send me a message.

[Passat R36]

Do you disconnect battery while changing the steering wheel? Will the disconnection result in error codes in system?

[passat123]

Not sure if it would be the same for you (I have B7 Passat TDI). I didn't disconnect the battery, MFSW swap took me less than 10mins, from memory, I just had to code the paddle shifters.

Just replaced battery too, cleared all errors, only error which remained was the steering wheel, to clear this, just had to turn left and right full lock.

[kamold]

If you are only changing the steering wheel (you should as a precaution disconnect the negative terminal of the battery whenever working near airbags) then you shouldn't get any faults.
If you need to change the steering wheel control module then you'll also need to go steering angle sensor (g85) calibration. It will throw out a whole bunch of stuff until calibrated eg rvc, abs etc

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[Passat R36]

Good to know, thanks.
Are you selling your R36 steering wheel? I want one to wrap it in Alcantara.

[kamold]

Here is a video of the new cluster in action:

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[rjt86]

I found the ACC graphics looks quite nice with the 3D cluster when you get around to retro fitting that [emoji106]

[Paddlin_life]

I am now the VERY proud owner of an MY09 R36 wagon.
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Thought I'd start a thread just to document the little mods I do along the way, as I've enjoyed reading similar threads from other members.

Bought at >60K, in very good condition, no changes from factory:
Biscay Blue, powered tailgate, RNS510, RVC.

First change was just updating the RNS from the original 0900 software (!?) to 4120 with my custom partition ratios. Updated maps, added Aussietig's POI database, then an R splashscreen.

Installed the MObridge Bluetooth unit that had been installed my Octavia from the dealer. Its almost as good as the 9w7 except that it doesn't support AVHCP, so I can't control streaming music from the steering wheel, and it doesnt show the track/title info on screen. So eventually I'll replace it.

Next up I got an ECU and DSG tune from CPI as they had the special running with the DSG tune for free.
Haven't had a chance to properly test it but so far so good, just a touch more urge through the band and more up at the top. DSG feels smoother in day to day driving and totally seamless in sport. Downshifts in sport also not too forceful.

Today a few LEDs arrived.

Installed a cheap interior set from Aliexpress
Comprises all interior dome lights, glove box, boot and license plate (these ones didn't fit which I wasn't phased about as I have some proper ones ordered). Looks much more modern, I personally can't stand filament globes any more.

Next I installed some T10 LEDs for the horrible yellow parkers.

Apologies in advance for phone pics...

Original parkers with low beams as comparison:
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One original, one LED:
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Both LEDs, with low beam xenons:
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Hi,

Just wondering which leds you used for your parkers?

Also, do they just go straight in without any modification?

Have been wanting to change mind as the stock yellow looks atrocious!!


Kind Regards,

[kamold]

The ones I installed in these pics were cheapish ones which lasted well but eventually failed after about 18months.
The only ones which seem to last long term are more expensive but worth it.
They are from boldsport and just plug in no errors or failures.

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[Paddlin_life]

The ones I installed in these pics were cheapish ones which lasted well but eventually failed after about 18months.
The only ones which seem to last long term are more expensive but worth it.
They are from boldsport and just plug in no errors or failures.

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Ok Awesome,

Do you have links for all the LED globes you've used that have lasted and not brought up errors both interior and exterior?

Kind Regards,

[kamold]

Parkers are the only ones which were problematic. All the previous links are for LEDs which are still working fine.

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[Jakeys]

I have given up on eBay parkers as well. They work but eventually burn out from heat. I recently bought some for $24 from Supernova Lighting here in Aus, waiting for them to arrive so no review yet, for the price they better be perfect.

Any panel LED I've bought eg. the mirror puddles are still flawless though.

[Domatron]

I previously had eBay canbus LED parkers. They only lasted about 6 months before both burnt out within a couple weeks of each other. I have now installed some osram LED bulbs (see link below) with canbus controllers that I got from Blingwork Automotive in Clayton South, Melbourne. Costs a bit more but the light quality is great and they should last much much longer...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161698461232

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