Thanks Cuzoe for the call out. You have become the subject matter expert so do hit me up if you think something needs to be added to the initial two posts and I will update.
I do not believe it is due to the control panel coming from a 2015. I recall I too had a challenge getting it to work. I used the below procedure to get it sorted. There is a reset procedure to start the procedure again...
This thread shows the location of the G150 and G192 sensors.
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/mk7-climatronic-upgrade-with-instructions-and-pictures.379148/page-18#post-7589083
Unfortunate you dealer is not competent based on your above post as continuous/intermittant rebooting of the infotainment is a known problem with failing head unit. https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/2016-gti-infotainment-system-crash-loop.326459/ Yes, I had this happen to me. I...
From DV52 (Don) on the OBD11 forum: https://forum.obdeleven.com/thread/6321/headlight-adjustment-on-2019-gti
"Make sure the car is on level ground and that the suspension is settled
Procedure 1
Select Xenon range control module @ address hex55
Select Basic Settings
Select Basic headlamp...
This thread has the factory procedure and next thread OBDEleven settings.
"I then went into OBDeleven and did the following adjustments for the headlights.
Headlight Adjustment (55)
Basic Setting
Run"...
Check the scan of your original unit, and make sure the new unit has similar settings. Hopefully you saved the original settings as recommend in the MIB1 to MIB2 retrofit post. You can always throw the unit back in, do a scan, save, and then put the new unit in and from there verify settings are...
Should work well together. Do note that the fender amplifier under your seat should be compatable. There is a thread on this. Hopefully I linked to the thread in the intial post. From memory, one manufacture would not work with MIB1 Fender amp, but others would with a change in coding.
Found...
Consider doing a DSG adaptation. Info here: https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/dsg-adaptation-on-obdeleven.343207/
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/6-Speed_Direct_Shift_Gearbox_%28DSG/02E%29
Not sure if you have seen this. https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/diy-2016-gti-alternator-replacement.367315/ I noted that it has you remove the A/C compressor, but you do not remove the lines.
– Remove the A/C compressor from the bracket. Refer to ⇒
Heating and Air Conditioning...
I too have had my VWR (blue) springs on since early 2016. Struts started to indicate issues about 25K miles later. Went with Koni yellows. Quite happy with the setup.