OBDEleven - The new kid on the block!

[Hillbilly]

Hi Don,

Thanks for feedback. Apologies I haven't responded sooner - unfortunately, this forum doesn't seem to work the same as previous forums I've been on, in that I don't get an automatic page showing my subscribed threads that have been responded to... I have to go searching through my profile settings to load my subscribed posts... and I didn't realise anyone had made any further posts in here (or am I doing it wrong?)
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[Stewiefly16]

Thanks Don,

What I didnt really want to hear, , not the last disappointment that I will face I suspect, .

Found the adaptor kit at VW central for AU$200, need to work out if I want them that much.

Thanks again for the speedy response Don

[Brian]

Hey Stewie, is not the "pace car" indicator adaptation "close enough" to what you want? Especially at zero cost to programme using either OBD11 or VCDS.
VCDS (VAG-COM) codes and programmable options for Golf Mk7 - post courtesy of Don (DV52) again, thanks to Don for all your work!

[Stewiefly16]

Hi Brian,
All for the zero cost option, ., ill take a look, thanks Brian and Don again.
Stu

[transparu]

Hope this isn't off-topic folks.
I have a 2012 T5.1 Transporter and am considering buying the OBDeleven with dongle.
Would OBDeleven allow me access to the Distance Impulse Number on my vehicle? I would like to calibrate the speedometer for new tyres/rims. I can increase the sizes in Queensland (within ADR limits) IF the speedometer is also within ADR limits. This means I need to "recalibrate" the speedometer. As I understand things, a GPS "speedo" is not acceptable to the law so the instrument panel needs to be accurate.

If anyone has a comment here I'd appreciate it - or if there are pointers to posts where people have made the DIN changes. I DO understand that this can be done on some sedans, at least.

Thanks in advance.

[DV52]

Hope this isn't off-topic folks.
I have a 2012 T5.1 Transporter and am considering buying the OBDeleven with dongle.
Would OBDeleven allow me access to the Distance Impulse Number on my vehicle? I would like to calibrate the speedometer for new tyres/rims. I can increase the sizes in Queensland (within ADR limits) IF the speedometer is also within ADR limits. This means I need to "recalibrate" the speedometer. As I understand things, a GPS "speedo" is not acceptable to the law so the instrument panel needs to be accurate.

If anyone has a comment here I'd appreciate it - or if there are pointers to posts where people have made the DIN changes. I DO understand that this can be done on some sedans, at least.

Thanks in advance.

transaru: I assume that you will want to alter Byte 0, Bit0-3 in the Instrument control module (@ address hex17) as shown below using VCDS



I suspect that OBD11 will be able to do this (if you buy the PRO unit), but you need to understand that it does things a little different to VCDS. OBD11 doesn't have a long coding helper screen, so you won't be able to change Bit 0-3 in one operation like VCDS. You probably will need to change each individual Bit and I suspect that you will need to "interpret" the meaning of each Bit.

But it should be doable - I reckon

Don

[greyhamism]

Thought id chime in and say i used my OBDeleven Pro to help install a GTI paddle shift steering wheel into my Jetta. Was great to use and the backup function gave me a lot of 'piece of mind', as this was my first time delving into mods that needed codding to work.

I originally got OBDeleven for diagnostics as i was having a few issues with numerous intermittent CEL's, and having an in depth VAG-specific look at things really help sort out the issues i was having. Highly recommend anyone new to the VAG game to get themselves one. Great help for diagnostics, but also has lots of awesome coding mods for the newer generations ( MK7 etc)

[transparu]

Don,

Thanks so much for this. You give me a little more confidence that this is the route to go. A pity there is no one around here in Brisbane I can see who has a VCDS I can use to look at my car.

I'll be sure to put any experience I gain up on the forum.

Dave

[Spinifex]

........ A pity there is no one around here in Brisbane I can see who has a VCDS I can use to look at my car.........

Hey Dave - there's a few of us around with either OBD11 or VCDS cables/programs here in Brissy.

If you can make it, come along to the happy laps at Willowbank
VW Queensland Raceway Breakfast and Laps April 9th,

then join us for a cruise/get-together afterwards
Social Drive Days in SE Qld.

I'm sure we can bring our various cables and dongles, etc and have a look at your car for you.
Great way to meet some like-minded enthusiasts too.

There's no cost for either event - just $20 if you want to go to happy laps and enjoy the provided canteen breakfast, but that's a sharp 7am start.

[transparu]

Thanks Spinifex - I must say I hadn't heard of the Raceway event, though I'm tied up this weekend.
I do appreciate the info and will keep my eyes open for future such activities.
Dave