Mk6 Golf - VAG Com Tricks

[DaveB666]

Just been reading this thread in the Audi section;
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=69276


Is there anything similiar for the mk6? I'm sure turning off the seatbelts will be do-able. What about the rev counter/speedo sweep?

[DaveB666]

Look, some clever chap has found out how to activate the Tyre Pressure Monitor System;

To activate this option on your car is necessary to use VCSD to modify:

[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Security Access - 16]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1

Bit 3 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active (1 = active)
.................................................. .........................................
[56 - Radio]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8

Bit 6 - TPMS Settings active
.................................................. .........................................
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4

Bit 0 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed (1 = active)

Anyone with a mk6 gonna try it?

[kenney]

BUT you can not activate something that is not fitted to the vehicle

[DaveB666]

I was under the impression that the tyre pressure monitoring systems used the ABS sensors; where the ABS detects that a wheel is turning less/more times than the others it assumes a difference in psi, and therefore flashes the warning?

[Sam]

Thread stuck and title changed :)

[paul.mgrath]

But why would you wanna discable a safety device?? Especially one as critical as this ??

[dieselduncmk6]

Good idea to make this a sticky thread.

If someone with the software is willing to try and see what possibilities there are, I'd really like to know if the number of flashes with the lane change indicator 'nudge' can be increased to four or five as I find three not enough.

Cheers,
Dunc.

[HHGTTG]

Good idea to make this a sticky thread.

If someone with the software is willing to try and see what possibilities there are, I'd really like to know if the number of flashes with the lane change indicator 'nudge' can be increased to four or five as I find three not enough.

Cheers,
Dunc.
I think that 5 flashes would be ideal for myself. 3 flashes is patently insufficient.

[p3asa]

3 is more than enough for me after nearly being in a collision because of it this morning.
Driving along a 2 laned road on the outside and used the comfort indicator to come into the inside lane. A car that was just ahead of me waiting to come on to the road I was on, obviously thought I was indicating to turn into the road he was sitting in (albeit I was a good distance away). He started to come out and then realised my indicator had stopped and just gave me a growl as I passed him.

5 flashes and he would definitely have come out!!

[DaveB666]

But why would you wanna discable a safety device?? Especially one as critical as this ??

Are you serious? It's not disabling a safety device, it's disabling a stupid little light and beep that reminds you you're not wearing your seat belt.

Christ, what happens when you get into an old car and there are no buzzers or lights? :biglaugh:

[Keithuk]

You can download the VAG Com Software and use it on your laptop but I can't tell you where from. ;)

[p3asa]

You can download the VAG Com Software and use it on your laptop but I can't tell you where from. ;)

Eh?!?

Ok I will, you can get it from here (http://www.ross-tech.com/) legally but its the lead to use it that costs you.

[Idle]

If someone with the software is willing to try and see what possibilities there are, I'd really like to know if the number of flashes with the lane change indicator 'nudge' can be increased to four or five as I find three not enough.

Cheers,
Dunc.

I agree with you — four would be better.

Tried to adjust it with VAG-COM (on my MKVI) but it stayed on three.

It does keep clicking whilst you hold the lever in position, tho'.

[Sam]

You can download the VAG Com Software and use it on your laptop but I can't tell you where from. ;)

I can, it's common knowledge - www.ross-tech.com

[p3asa]

I can, it's common knowledge - www.ross-tech.com (http://www.ross-tech.com)

Please try and keep up at the back ;)

[Sam]

Please try and keep up at the back ;)

I do my best :p

Just so we're clear any discussion of illegally obtaining software, especially software made by a company who freely support our site and the entire VAG community, will not be tolerated.

[paul.mgrath]

Are you serious? It's not disabling a safety device, it's disabling a stupid little light and beep that reminds you you're not wearing your seat belt.

Christ, what happens when you get into an old car and there are no buzzers or lights? :biglaugh:

Dave I am a clutz!!!! I misread the 1st post and thought it said that somebody had learn't how to disable the flat tyre indicator!!!:aargh4:

I thought why would you wanna do that??!!??

Note to myself... Read posts more thoroughly

[Alabama978]

[QUOTE=DaveB666;436071the ABS detects that a wheel is turning less/more times than the others it assumes a difference in psi, and therefore flashes the warning?[/QUOTE]

I may be missing something here but how would one wheel on a car turn less/more than others, apart from the steering wheel and the spare :confused:

[HHGTTG]

I may be missing something here but how would one wheel on a car turn less/more than others, apart from the steering wheel and the spare :confused:
A tyre that has lost some of its pressure would have a smaller rolling radius than the others and this would be detected the ABS generator on that wheel - well, something like that, as I don't presume to be an expert in these matters.

[Dawnskaybug]

A tyre that has lost some of its pressure would have a smaller rolling radius than the others and this would be detected the ABS generator on that wheel - well, something like that, as I don't presume to be an expert in these matters.


With my Lexus the TPMS is a wireless transmitter part of the valve stem. For example If I took my spare tire out(it has TPMS) and drove off with it not being near the car the light would come on.

[DaveB666]

Played around with VAGCOM abit this weekend on my 2009 blue motion;

Turned on the 'alarm chirp'
Turned off the DRLs
Needle sweep - doesn't work, no option
Turned on auto-lock when setting off

There were plenty modules with no available options; so have sent the data off to ross-tech to see if they can come up with any goodies :beerchug:

[vwcabriolet1971]

Quite a few electronic controlled devices ( cars included) have features that are supplied in the disabled state but can be activated by a simple software code instruction or update. Standardising on the hardware can make economic sense to the manufacturer although in this case I believe all European Golfs have ABS.
The "Flat tyre indicator" option ( £30 on new Golf ) uses the ABS & its ECU to compare the rotational speed of the wheels . If one wheel is rotating faster than the others because the wheel has a smaller rotational radius ( ie has significantly reduced pressure ) then a warning sybmbol on the Dash will be illuminated.
The "Tyre pressure monitoring system" which is a much higher option price uses pressure sensors in each tyre valve to monitor actual tyre pressures. I not sure that this option is available for the Golf in the UK but I have seen it fitted to the range topping 4 X 4's . They show actual tyre pressures on the dash - this is a much more accurate system .
( each wheel tyre valve sensor is about £70 ! ).
It would appear that VW have confused these two options in their manuals & brochures. Even the POLO brochure talks about "pressure sensors" when it refers to the the £30 option.
It is interesting to note that some US computer manufacturers were fined by the US federal government for charging customers extra for enabling features that were already fitted.

[james_tiger_woo]

Oooo - anyone in North Lincs that can do the alarm chirp for me :) ?

[samiur100]

Played around with VAGCOM abit this weekend on my 2009 blue motion;

Turned on the 'alarm chirp'
Turned off the DRLs
Needle sweep - doesn't work, no option
Turned on auto-lock when setting off

There were plenty modules with no available options; so have sent the data off to ross-tech to see if they can come up with any goodies :beerchug:

sorry in advance...i don't mean to be blonde here, but is the alarm chirp the sound when you lock and unlock the car? If so that would be nice to have active as it just acts as a double check that the doors have locked as you walk away from the car. Anyone in Birmingham that can enable that?

[DaveB666]

The alarm chirp is a very very subtle 'bip' that goes off when the car is locked (not unlocked).

It's quite clever as well, because it only does it when the car is 'sealed' - so if your boot is up and you lock the car, the doors will lock but the alarm wont chirp until everything is shut and secure :)

I'll try and do a video if I get chance.

[p3asa]

The DRL's and the autolock featured can be actived / deactived without using VAG COM can they not?

[james_tiger_woo]

The DRL's and the autolock featured can be actived / deactived without using VAG COM can they not?

But not the chirp noise...

[p3asa]

But not the chirp noise...

Eh?!? I never said it could :confused:

[bassmandan]

If anyone in the Watford area fancies activating the alarm chirp for me it would be much appreciated! :biglaugh:

(there may be beer in it for you... ;))

[james_tiger_woo]

Eh?!? I never said it could :confused:

No, I know - just observing that you didn't say it could

[anand81uk]

Hi Dave,

Would be interested in hearing what that sounds like too!

Thanks again

Anand


The alarm chirp is a very very subtle 'bip' that goes off when the car is locked (not unlocked).

It's quite clever as well, because it only does it when the car is 'sealed' - so if your boot is up and you lock the car, the doors will lock but the alarm wont chirp until everything is shut and secure :)

I'll try and do a video if I get chance.

[apollo13]

Look, some clever chap has found out how to activate the Tyre Pressure Monitor System;

To activate this option on your car is necessary to use VCSD to modify:

[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Security Access - 16]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1

Bit 3 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active (1 = active)
.................................................. .........................................
[56 - Radio]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8

Bit 6 - TPMS Settings active
.................................................. .........................................
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4

Bit 0 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed (1 = active)

Anyone with a mk6 gonna try it?

Stuck at security access, how do you get the security number?

[p3asa]

And I thouught this was a sticky on VAG.COM tricks!!!

I have just done the following:

Auto Closing Windows via Rain Light Sensor
Following this thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/auto-closing-sunroof-windows-tricks-tips-43703-4.html#post497261)

Address 09 - Central Electronics:
Alarm chirp on locking the doors (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4743553-VCDS-MKVI-MK6-Platform-Handy-Coding-tweaks)

Emergency brake warning (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4743553-VCDS-MKVI-MK6-Platform-Handy-Coding-tweaks) (although not sure if this works)

Navigation 37
Voice control (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152441.0)

byte 7
Changed the colour of the RNS510

Tried the staging but it wouldn't work.

Also changed the car to "Rest of the world" which gets rid of the KPH display on the MFD and gives you the option of a large MPH reading as below.

I also recoded my rear view camera and buttons on the steering wheel after upgrading to the RNS510.

The directions now appear on the MFD and a graphical countdown to the next turn. If you don't have a route set, it tells you on the MFD in which direction you are going N, NE, NW, S etc plus which road you are currently on. Quite a smart feature.



http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/DSC00159.jpg

[Keithuk]

I see that VAG-Check (http://www.arlab.it/) is only compatible with:

Pocket PC 2000, 2002, 2003, 2003SE, WM2005 or WM2006. VAG protocol (Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda) KWP1281 (VAG only), KWP2000 and CAN-Bus

why not a laptop beats me. ;)

[pintman]

Hi

I've tried activating the alarm cheep via VCDS and saved the setting but it still doesn't work. Is there any other box that needs ticking for it to work?. I had it on my MK5 GTi before my MK6 TDi and liked it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers

[BlackSmoke]

Just a note about the tyre pressure system.
On my old vw (mk 5) I had to enable this via vag-com (vcds) but also had to put in a little re-set switch which also needed an extra wire going to ABS controller.
My guess is that it would be the same on the MK6 ... it needs the reset switch.

[Keithuk]

Just a note about the tyre pressure system.
On my old vw (mk 5) I had to enable this via vag-com (vcds) but also had to put in a little re-set switch which also needed an extra wire going to ABS controller.
My guess is that it would be the same on the MK6 ... it needs the reset switch.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a6/activate-tpms-system-vw-golf.htm

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/f19/activating-hidden-tpms-system-canada-4043/

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/how-retrofit-indirect-tire-pressure-monitoring-5-minutes-7k6-50164.html ;)

[BlackSmoke]

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a6/activate-tpms-system-vw-golf.htm

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/f19/activating-hidden-tpms-system-canada-4043/

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/how-retrofit-indirect-tire-pressure-monitoring-5-minutes-7k6-50164.html ;)


Wow ... cool ... thanks for that :D

Still think it's better to have the switch to reset the tyre alert ... but VAG-COM (VCDS) certainly seems to do the job.

[Keithuk]

The Set switch is in the glovebox so you my need one of those plus the cable if you don't have one else you will need the VCDS to reset it everytime.

Pushbutton switch for tyre pressure warning centre console black/white

1k0 927 121 C REH - £15.45

or for glovebox switch

1K0 927 121 B REH - £15.45

but I don't know how you get the switch loom? ;)

[Keithuk]

I've just ordered mine this evening

http://www.ilexa.co.uk/acatalog/vagcom.html (http://www.ilexa.co.uk/acatalog/vagcom.html)

so I should get it sometime next week hopefully with all the Christmas posts being sent out. I know they are a bit cheaper of Ross-Tech but time you've faft about with exchange rates and the PayPal conversion I prefer to buy from a UK company as I've gotten the know Derek Edwards after corresponding with him for the past 2 weeks with our Passat Immobilizer (http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/f4/passat-immobilizer-4472/) problem.

I ordered a new battery nearly weeks ago for my laptop but that must be on a slow boat from China.

I will let you know if its any good.

Merry Christmas. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/KStanier/Xmas.gif

[Keithuk]

Tweak 1 - Heated Rear Window Timer

Now the reason I changed this setting is because on my previous cars the rear window would stop on for about 15 minutes the Golf its 10 minutes. If I goto work on a cold winters morning it can take up to 15 minutes depending on traffic. I would put the heated rear window on but before I got to work it would have switched off and start to mist up again.

First of the main screen when you start up VCDS you have various options to click.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1059-1383870150-6252c05c0eb625e4b259a3afd2354b4b.jpg

From the main screen click Select that will show you all the Installed options available with different tabs for different areas. Click 09-Cent. Elect. Button.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1067-1383875159-ccb5eab171be60b07962a00aed8cd298.jpg


Then on Cent. Elect. click the Adaptation - 10 button.

Select Rear Window & Outside Heater Activation Time from the combobox.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1083-1383875187-63dab30e1e8b632825309748fbc1a93d.jpg


The default Stored value is 15 - 10 minutes, Set the Stored value to 21 using the up and down buttons and click Save and then click Done, Go Back. This will extend the timer to 14 minutes. There is a tooltip of what the settings mean? ;)

[Keithuk]

I think that 5 flashes would be ideal for myself. 3 flashes is patently insufficient.
I believe you can change the number of flashes the tap does if you have a read How to change the number of blinks the turn signal makes per tap on your mk5-mk6 VW and CECM adaptation (http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a6/change-number-blinks-turn-signal-vw.htm) I haven't tried it so I don't know if it works as 3 is ok for me. ;)

[SC03OTT]

I just tap the stalk after the second flash for another three flashes if I think the default three isn't enough.

[Keithuk]

There are Vehicle Diagnostics Equipment - VCDS Information Only sub forums on here if you haven't noticed? ;)

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=211

[Keithuk]

Tweak 2 - Extend the Indicator Tap Flasher

Now its not a bad feature this I mainly use it on motorways but with 3 flashes by default someone could miss a couple if they aren't looking.

Click on 09-Cent. Elect.


http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1087-1383875192-ebf06f37e2afbd802ba99600e4d9d9c2.jpg

Then on Cent. Elect. click the Adaptation - 10 button.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1067-1383875159-ccb5eab171be60b07962a00aed8cd298.jpg


Select Comfort Turn Signals (Cycle) from the combobox. That will show Channel 31 and the Stored value (default) is 3. You can change the number of blinks from 1 to 5 using the up and down buttons. Don’t bother typing numbers into the New value box as the Save button won’t be enabled. Click Save when done and then click Done, Go Back.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1094-1383879242-2f17092f384a6719604e55c48130a272.jpg

[DW58]

I was toying with doing the same - however the DLRs just don't bother me, especially at this time of year where it's a tad darker in jockistan than in the more tropical parts of Britain. I just leave my lights on "Auto" at this time of year, does the job nicely.

[Keithuk]

Ok I've had another look at doing it manually and it works.


Manual Procedure to disable DRL
This is for halogen only,

With the headlight switch and key off, hold the turn signal stalk to the left (down) while pulling it back to turn the high beams on. Turn the key on and wait for 6 confirmation chimes.

To reactivate them, hold the turn signal to the right (up) while pulling on it to turn the high beams on. Turn the key on and wait for 6 confirmation chimes.

It doesn't do 6 chimes it only does 2 but I'm happy and my tap flashers are now doing 5 flashes not 3.

I'm not sure if its the US market that does 6 chimes?

How to disable DRL on your VW Golf (mk6), set the foglights as DRL, or adjust DRL brightness (http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a6/drl-disable-vw-golf-jetta.htm)

[Keithuk]

I've just seen on another forum you can see when your car was built in the Day Counter with VCDS.

17-Instruments, Advanced Measuring Values and select the channel called "Day Counter"

I shall have to check this out. ;)

Anything else worthwhile coding with VAG.com on a MkVI? (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=154971.80)

[Hughesynights]

Is it possible to keep the DRLs turned on, when dipped beam is on?
Normally the side lights come on, but there seems no reason why the brighter DRL bulb shouldnt be on insted.
Is this something that can be set with vagcom?

[Keithuk]

Why the hell do you want DRLs and dipped beam?

[Hughesynights]

Why the hell do you want DRLs and dipped beam?

It would just make the car more visible at night or poor weather.

BMW halos don't switch off with dipped beam, nor do Audi LED DRLs.

Since the DRL bulb is in the main beam reflector, there seems to be no reason why that couldn't be on instead of the little parking light.

[avtur]

3 is more than enough for me after nearly being in a collision because of it this morning.
Driving along a 2 laned road on the outside and used the comfort indicator to come into the inside lane. A car that was just ahead of me waiting to come on to the road I was on, obviously thought I was indicating to turn into the road he was sitting in (albeit I was a good distance away). He started to come out and then realised my indicator had stopped and just gave me a growl as I passed him.

5 flashes and he would definitely have come out!!

Perhaps the use of the left indicator wasn't appropriate on this ocassion?

[Keithuk]

It would just make the car more visible at night or poor weather.
What with 15 extra watts?

[Keithuk]

I turned off the Seat Belt Chime/Reminder a couple of weeks ago.

Weak 3 - Seat Belt Chime/Reminder
Now I never drive without a seat belt but there are a couple of occasions when the beeping becomes annoying. When I goto the supermarket I take a bag of bottles/jars for the bottle bank. I drop then in the bins and get back in to drive and find a parking space and it keeps on bleeping away. When I drop off my drinking buddy here unclips his belt has we are coming upto his house which is only 30 yards but it bleeps away again.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1095-1383879657-e99956bd2b437fc61ba8aace21aec630.jpg

Navigate to 17 - Instruments


http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1075-1383875173-faf418155a5566afc2e8fbb7a98476e6.jpg


Select Coding - 07



Select Coding - Long Coding
Continue with arrow down on keyboard until Byte 1 is showing then untick Bit 1


http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1084-1383875188-5324474b19e228fe2cc40ec02ca319b9.jpg

Then back to the main window and click the Do-It button, a message coding accepted will show. Its the bleep I wanted to disable but this does both the bleep and the warning light.

Now any coding you change is saved to \Ross-Tech\VCDS\Debug\CodingLog.TXT so at least you have a file with any coding changes you have made so you can change the numbers back if need be?

e.g. Seat belt

Address 17:5K6 920 970 E recoded (Long Coding) from 470B00 to 470900 (01357/011/00200) Monday,25,April,2011,15:25:41:21184

[vc-10]

Hope it's just your buddy drinking not you too :-P

[Keithuk]

I've just seen on another forum you can see when your car was built in the Day Counter with VCDS.

17-Instruments, Advanced Measuring Values and select the channel called "Day Counter"

I shall have to check this out.
I checked my Day Counter today and it said Day counter 394 days which is 1 year 29 days. Something is wrong as I picked it up on 27th Jan 2010 which is 365 plus another 116 days (4 months). Plus the actual build date could have been up to a month before.

[Keithuk]

Tweak 4 – Cluster Staging / Gauge Needle Sweep

Now I've seen this feature on YouTube a few times but they only show the Golf GTI doing this. I searched around and a user on another forum who has a GTD as enabled this feature on his.

Now this will depend which type of instrument cluster you have fitted it must be an 'H' type. If you want to know how you find which type of cluster you have read here (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4920304-DIY-Cluster-Staging-Gauge-Needle-Sweep-thru-Vag-Com)

Select 17-Instruments

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1075-1383875173-faf418155a5566afc2e8fbb7a98476e6.jpg


Select Adaptation - 10


http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1075-1383875173-faf418155a5566afc2e8fbb7a98476e6.jpg

Select Staging from the combobox

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1078-1383875177-7bdf61509b2da6a2557566c293a78624.jpg


If it hasn’t been changed it will say not active in the Stored value

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/data/photos/l/1/1079-1383875178-aff96ad9c4e78d72761afafd6a67728d.jpg

Select active from the New value combobox and click Do It!. You will get a message are you sure you want to change not active to active just click yes.

Now when I activated mine I turned the ignition off then on and the needles didn’t sweep I tried this a couple of times. I turned off and removed the key then inserted it and turned on and the both needles swept.

Oh when I plugged in today and started VCDS a message said VCDS 11.3 Beta (http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/beta/current.html) is available do you want to install, I clicked no. I went back later when I had finished and downloaded it and installed it.

[Hughesynights]

I would love staging.
Need to find someone with VCDS to do it for me.

[Berisford]

My 1.6 Match has the wrong sort of cluster fitted so it's a no go for me.

[Keithuk]

You don't state your year Hughesynights only in your Fuelly so you would have to remove the column cover and look at the letter.

[thebobster]

Why the hell do you want DRLs and dipped beam?

The rozzers would love that , they pull them in around where I live as you're " only allowed to have one pair of lights on the front of the car " ..... and get those bloody front fog lights off as well when it's not a pea souper !

[The PM]

Only wish they would start doing it... Had a guy behind be this morning in the dark with sidelights and fogs on (yes, fogs, not DRLs)...

[Seboni121]

Hi guys I'm getting my new golf toda so is there a list of tricks which can be enabled with the relevant codes and would dealer charge for activating ? I would like the chirp and stuff

[Keithuk]

You probably can set your fog lamps as DRLs. How to disable the daytime running lights or use foglights as DRL on your mk5 VW Jetta, Golf, or Rabbit (2005-2009) (http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/foglight-DRL-disable.htm)

[tophies]

Got my new golf MK6 Estate and an after market rns510 version H have fitted and seems to work ok although have lost the satellites today, is there any coding that needs to be done for the car to recognise the Rns 510?/

[Guest 2]

Is it brand new? And is the RNS factory fit?

[tophies]

Is it brand new? And is the RNS factory fit?


No i fitted it, and unit was made in December 2011 car was delivered in May 2012

[Guest 2]

Check where the gps aerial is located - best spot is on top of the glovebox when removed.

[tophies]

Thanks i shall have a go at moving the aerial at the weekend when i have some time, i will let you know the result

[Guest 2]

Where did you fit the aerial - you could always buy a replacement for cheap.

[tophies]

Located above the airvent in the centre of the dash, have ordered a new one as well, so see if the aerial i have is faulty and if the new one makes a difference

[sofaking]

Yep, that's the best place for it on a MK. 6 Golf. Vents can be easily removed (two Torx screws) and there is a place there where the GPS antenna can neatly sit.

[Tommk6]

Does anyone know how to put the indicators on as running lights? I've tried using the same vagcom as this with the same software. You can do it on the older audi's a dm mk5 golf shape but not my mk6. Maybe you cannot do it? Can anyone shed a light?

[Keithuk]

Does anyone know how to put the indicators on as running lights?

Surely thats illegal unless you mean Astra Day Running Lights with Indicator Flash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZwkiTqbl6Y)

[SC03OTT]

I believe he means use the indicators as side marker type lights, like they do in the US.

[Tommk6]

Yeah I mean have the indicators on all the time as side running lights. I don't believe it's been done yet on a mk6

[Guest 2]

Could I ask why? I'm sure the police would have something to say about that.

Welcome to VWAF :)

[Tommk6]

The police are alright my way. Drive round with no front numberplate. I just need advice

[mustard]

Does anyone know how to put the indicators on as running lights? I've tried using the same vagcom as this with the same software. You can do it on the older audi's a dm mk5 golf shape but not my mk6. Maybe you cannot do it? Can anyone shed a light?

Have you though abut this?

Do a search and it brings up the video

"Helix Dual Function Mk6 Golf GTI LED bulbs"

Used to have a link o the retailer but can't find it, think it was American

[Keithuk]

I recently joined the Ross-Tech Forum Ross-Tech Forums (http://forums.ross-tech.com/) A guy has posted a tweaks link to a German forum so you have to use a translator. Golf VI (http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/vw-golf-vi.php) There are other models on the left.

[discobarry]

Why do you drive around with no front number plates?

[bluemotion 11]

hi to all new to site i have a question that you might help me with.
i have my lovely 2010 golf bluemotion s which i bought in liverpool recently.
my question is the car has a mph clock fitted. and in the highline mfd it shows kph in small is there any way of getting this bigger i.e into screen where it shows
doors boot and bonnet. as in ireland we use kph. and i dont want the expense of changing and coding a new dash.
thanks
kevin;)

[Keithuk]

I've seen this talked about on GolfGTIforum.co.uk - An independent forum for Volkswagen Golf GTI enthusiasts. (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=search2)

Search for large digital mph kph

[takksi]

Good idea to make this a sticky thread.

If someone with the software is willing to try and see what possibilities there are, I'd really like to know if the number of flashes with the lane change indicator 'nudge' can be increased to four or five as I find three not enough.

Cheers,
Dunc.

Yes - I have changed mine to 5. (5 is the maximum).

[Robjames3]

Hi Guys, had my display changed to show MPH in large digits on VCDS by a friend.
Lasted 24hrs before somehow defaulting back to showing speed in smaller km/hr. Any suggestions?


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