sound actuator Polo GTI

[PoloDave]

Came across an interesting video of someone who made a on/off switch on his sound actuator.
You can hear a clear difference Here (Youtube link)
Can't blame everyone for pulling it out and enjoy the real engine noise, not artificial..

Got more info on pulling it out if needed

[LarryRSA]

Yes please on the more info part ! Thanks

[PoloDave]

Here's a pic-by-pic walkthrough:

Where is it?



the plug:


what else is there?



It's out, what now?


Just tape the remaining plug to keep out moisture and you are done no error codes or anything.

Enjoy!

[gavs]

Jut ensure everyone, if you are in australia (PoloDave isn't, check the wipers ) the sound generator is on the opposite side of the car, the air ducting is on the passenger side here in Oz.

[PoloDave]

Never even though of that, good point Gavs!

[LarryRSA]

Thanks PoloDave......

[BB13]

What exactly does this thing do?

[ian.perry]

What exactly does this thing do?

As best I can tell (I've removed it but have a hearing loss), it adds a bass-y drone to the engine noise you hear in the car. It seems to be hooked into the ECU so varies in line with throttle and/or revs.

Without it, the car is almost silent from inside when cruising or idle. It still makes a bit of noise when you put the foot down, but you can hear much more induction noise (supercharger and turbo doing their thing).

I also noticed that it had a bit of a psychological effect on me of making me feel a bit more comfortable in the car - doesn't sound like an angry animal trying to get away from you any more!


You can connect and disconnect at will anyway, so give it a go and see what you think.

[PoloDave]

Glad to help out and spread the knowledge

[gavs]

It's like the cigarette lighter plug-in engine noise thingies off ebay, but integrated
Personally, I like the impression it give passengers, the only annoying time is through the mountains when you want to hear more engine and exhaust note, it really drowns them out

[PoloDave]

Gavs, I was able to find this how-to on making a switch
It's german but does contain pics so maybe it will get you going in the right direction

6R GTI Soundaktor deaktivieren : [6R] Motor & Technik

[readerr0r]

This is exactly what I wanted to do, except with the GTI button. Great for long trips!

[gavs]

I disconnected mine this evening and went for a drive, oh my god, the engine note on part throttle is just horrible! On decent throttle applications or WOT the note sounds almost the same but I just couldn't stand the horrid noise without it plugged in! Once home, I promptly plugged the unit back in!

[BB13]

Horrible in what sense?

So it basically makes the engine quieter when unplugged?

[readerr0r]

Horrible in what sense?

So it basically makes the engine quieter when unplugged?

The Youtube video in the first post shows the difference the best