Dead battery issues

[IWMTom]

Ok, ignore that part - I may be mistaken in what needs done with that and how. I know recoding is required, I probably made an incorrect assumption.

My main point is, OBD11 is a suitable alternative?

AppConnect is a FeC. You can purchase a key from VW and have them activate it, or consult a retrofitter who can illegitimately activate it for a cheaper rate.

This only applies to supported MIB2+ units. MIB1 is not supported whatsoever.

I personally think that OBD11 (and all other app based diagnostic tools) are pieces of shit.

 

[Lth0ms0n]

AppConnect is a FeC. You can purchase a key from VW and have them activate it, or consult a retrofitter who can illegitimately activate it for a cheaper rate.

This only applies to supported MIB2+ units. MIB1 is not supported whatsoever.

I personally think that OBD11 (and all other app based diagnostic tools) are pieces of shit.

Hmm. Well, I don’t have a Windows PC so unless I fork out for a license and a hyper visor for my MacBook Pro, it will have to do I guess.

All I need is the ability to read any/all fault codes from the car, whenever I get a problem with it. Would be useful while I try and figure out WTF is causing no heat on my driver’s side ATM anyway.

 

[IWMTom]

Hmm. Well, I don’t have a Windows PC so unless I fork out for a license and a hyper visor for my MacBook Pro, it will have to do I guess.

All I need is the ability to read any/all fault codes from the car, whenever I get a problem with it. Would be useful while I try and figure out WTF is causing no heat on my driver’s side ATM anyway.

Is it a diesel? If so, probably heater matrix clogged with casting sands.

If not that, then a blend door is broken.

 

[Lth0ms0n]

Is it a diesel? If so, probably heater matrix clogged with casting sands.

If not that, then a blend door is broken.

Yes, it’s a Diesel - 2013 GTD.

Coolant is clear, was replaced almost 2 years ago - currently investigating motors under the driver’s side to see if there is an issue there.

Recalibrating earlier restored some of the heat but still huge difference between driver & passenger.

 

[IWMTom]

Yes, it’s a Diesel - 2013 GTD.

Coolant is clear, was replaced almost 2 years ago - currently investigating motors under the driver’s side to see if there is an issue there.

Recalibrating earlier restored some of the heat but still huge difference between driver & passenger.

Likely heater matrix then. Seems to be a rather common fault.

 

[Lth0ms0n]

Likely heater matrix then. Seems to be a rather common fault.

I’d have thought the calibration sorting some of it indicated it was the blend door?

 

[IWMTom]

I’d have thought the calibration sorting some of it indicated it was the blend door?

Could have just been the aux heater kicking in

 

[Lth0ms0n]

Could have just been the aux heater kicking in

Could have been. I’ve done loads of testing on it today though and logically, at the moment, I’m not convinced it’s the matrix yet.

 

[IWMTom]

Your usage profile is plenty to recharge the battery - mid range rpms Nox Vidmate VLC for fifteen mins is much better than those who sit in traffic at idle for long periods.

Lol wtf? Stop spamming.