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

[bloggo]

Hello DV52, not sure; perhaps it may be because the engine was not running, other scans are clear.

[singlespeed]

I've searched for a programmable option sheet that I could use to request features to be turned on/off when the car is in for service. I've found the VAG-COM and VCDS stuff, but I'm looking for a list of the programmable features that can be carried out by the dealer. I know some can be enabled on the Infotainment system, but there are many that cannot. VW must have a list of some sort? I'm not looking to DIY at this point.

Thanks!

[n0d3]

There's a VAGCOM thread.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...mk7-84619.html

[veew]

Mate, I asked my dealer to do a few VCDS-like tweaks and they said they couldn't do it. I recall reading, a while back, someone on the forum had their dealer do a few tweaks for them. Unfortunately I didn't bookmark it and haven't been able to find it since.

[readerr0r]

Just find someone with VCDS?

[singlespeed]

Sounds like it's not worth asking... I owned three brand new BMW's, each time during the ordering process I was given a sheet with all the programmable options, I was able to select every setting and the car was delivered with everything setup accordingly. I know VW isn't BMW, but I thought it would be a nice thing to do on their part. If they wanted to take it up a notch against Mazda, Ford, Holden, and the others in the small sedan/hatch segment they should use this to their advantage. Sometimes it's the little things that matter.

[Dutch77]

It may be that VWA instruct dealers not to offer the service. Certain tweaks may impact other things on the car and potentially impact warranties etc - it's just easier for them not to get involved and potentially face hassles later. I'm sure some dealers will still do it, or as suggested just find someone offering VCDS post pick-up.

[DV52]

It may be that VWA instruct dealers not to offer the service. Certain tweaks may impact other things on the car and potentially impact warranties etc - it's just easier for them not to get involved and potentially face hassles later. I'm sure some dealers will still do it, or as suggested just find someone offering VCDS post pick-up.

Dutch77: You could be entirely correct. My totally uninformed theory (which kinda supports your hypothesis) is that it's a bit like how large corporations deal with their IT systems. By this I mean that I suspect that VWA has a policy which is akin to the "Standard Operating Systems" that are imposed on large IT infrastructures. The underlying policy is that it's easier for the central agency (VWA, in this case) to manage the whole if there restrictions on the configuration of each individual unit that makes-up the whole. This philosophy is good for the controlling entity, but no-so-good for users. However, as is often the case where "Standard Operating Systems" are imposed, informed users invariably find a way to crack the restrictions. Hence the emergence of products like VCDS and forums such as this!

[Dutch77]

However, as is often the case where "Standard Operating Systems" are imposed, informed users invariably find a way to crack the restrictions. Hence the emergence of products like VCDS and forums such as this!

Precisely.

Like checking VWW during the working day.

[Ryan_R]

And when you break your system IT just re-image your PC back to 'standard' instead of wasting 3 hours trying to figure out what went wrong.

...and then add you to their mental 'not you again' list