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

[Kiaorana]

Yeah, nah, you'd definitely get them in Sidney.... Strange

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[harryboy_1]

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

Hi Don,

I have now completed the 2nd autoscan and no fault codes were detected.

I have also now changed it back from 1024 to 65535 then back to 1024 and resetted the system like Kiaorana. If TMC still doesn't work tomorrow after this, I guess I have no choice but to tell the dealer, is that right?

But you mentioned that it might be a problem with my RT version, my hardware version is H24 and software is 0241, device part number 3Q0035846. Does this help diagnose the problem?

Thanks.

[DV52]

Hi Don,

I have now completed the 2nd autoscan and no fault codes were detected.

I have also now changed it back from 1024 to 65535 then back to 1024 and resetted the system like Kiaorana. If TMC still doesn't work tomorrow after this, I guess I have no choice but to tell the dealer, is that right?

But you mentioned that it might be a problem with my RT version, my hardware version is H24 and software is 0241, device part number 3Q0035846. Does this help diagnose the problem?

Thanks.

Harry: Just had a PM from Kiaorana where he said that he used his laptop with the 240Volt charger connected whilst he was doing the tweak. This explains why he was getting weird screens - because of the earth loops. It's a well known problem with some cheaper laptop power supplies (no offense intended to Kiaorana).

In your case, given that there are no error messages in the auto-scan reports and because I'm aware of lots of other folk that have successfully implemented the tweak on a MIBII, I'm tempted to believe that the problem lies with RDS on your radio, rather than TMC.

TMC uses the standard Radio Data System (RDS) that is embedded in FM stations (albeit only a few FM stations in the major cities in Australia have the TMC encryption service). Generally, RDS is responsible for providing the information displayed on FM transmissions like the name of the artist, or the song title. So, when you listen to FM stations, do you get this information displayed on your screen? You also have to enable TP on your radio menu (I assume that you have done this)

Telling the dealer about your problem most likely will do nothing - I would be very happy to be proven wrong. These tweaks are not sanction by the good Burghers at VW and I suspect that the dealer will say that TMC is not a standard feature of mk7s and perhaps they will warn you that your warranty is at risk - which is absolute nonsense!

Don

[harryboy_1]

Hi Don,

Yup, I connected my original power pack to do the tweak tonight but no weird messages like Kiaorana.

I also do get the song information when I listen to FM stations which is what makes this all super weird. TP is also displayed at the top of the radio screen and ticked in the options therefore meaning it's enabled. And the fact that I can't install the speed camera POIs from SD card is another layer I don't even want to think about yet.

Yeah I don't have high hopes with the dealer but I am running out of ideas.

Let me know if it's better that we continue this via PM rather than overloading this thread.

Thanks for your help, Don. Really appreciate it.

[harryboy_1]

Hi Don and Kiaorana,

My hardware version is H24 and software is 0241 according to the system information. Don is this the RT version with an issue?

My friend's R (that has TMC and speed camera POIs working) has hardware 820 and software 0611.

Thanks.

[Kiaorana]

Hi Don and Kiaorana,

My hardware version is H24 and software is 0241 according to the system information. Don is this the RT version with an issue?

My friend's R (that has TMC and speed camera POIs working) has hardware 820 and software 0611.

Thanks.

I will check as soon as I get into my car what version I have and will get back to you asap

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[harryboy_1]

I will check as soon as I get into my car what version I have and will get back to you asap

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Thanks for checking your software version when you have time, Kiaorana.

Based on my googling, the following two sites show that people with the 0241 software has had the exact same issue as me updating their POI, therefore I assume they'd have the same problem with TMC.


Karten-Update Discover Media/Discover Pro - Infos von VW Seite 62 : Stimmt. Habe noch nie direkt auf SD-Karte entpackt, immer erst...

DISCOVER PRO / MEDIA - Fichero "PERSONAL POI" de RADARES en tarjeta SD [Archivo] - AreaVAG

Since it's probably the software, do either of you know where I can obtain a version of the software that works other than from the stealer (who will probably refuse to do it)?

Thanks in advance!

[Kiaorana]

Hey mate, my hardware version is 820 and software is 0611. Hope that helps

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[harryboy_1]

Hey mate, my hardware version is 820 and software is 0611. Hope that helps

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Hey Kiaorana,

Thanks for checking. Yup it does help, that confirms that 820 and 0611 are the magic combo cause my friend's Wolfsburg has those versions too and it all works perfectly in his car.

Someone else on another forum also has the exact problem as me and they are on my exact hardware and software version too.

Anyone have any ideas how to install a different software version on our cars?

[DV52]

Hey Kiaorana,

Thanks for checking. Yup it does help, that confirms that 820 and 0611 are the magic combo cause my friend's Wolfsburg has those versions too and it all works perfectly in his car.

Someone else on another forum also has the exact problem as me and they are on my exact hardware and software version too.

Anyone have any ideas how to install a different software version on our cars?

Harry: I hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but as far as I know, the only way to update the firmware on the MIB units is via your friendly VW dealer. I would be delighted to be proven wrong!

Don