MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[sterkrazzy]

What are the mk7/7.5 facebook groups to join?

 

[sterkrazzy]

Is there not an oryx white thread??

 

[chillax]

I don't have an Android phone for OBDeleven unfortunately. Should I go VCDS or get an Android tablet for OBDeleven?

Does OBDeleven also support multiple cars? I see that the cheapest VCDS allows you to use it on up to 3 cars, which would be perfect for me (my brother and roommate also got new Golfs).

OBDeleven works on multiple cars and is easier to use because of the apps imo. A new version has just been released but I think is back ordered at the moment.

 

[Raguvian]

VCDS is the better of the two. It is from a more serious company that actually knows what they are doing.

Another dumb question then - will the dealer be able to tell I messed with stuff through VCDS and somehow void my warranty, kind of like a TD1 flag from an APR tune?

 

[Carlosfandang0]

Another dumb question then - will the dealer be able to tell I messed with stuff through VCDS and somehow void my warranty, kind of like a TD1 flag from an APR tune?

No, you’re only adjusting factory parameters anyway.

 

[imthanick_a]

Another dumb question then - will the dealer be able to tell I messed with stuff through VCDS and somehow void my warranty, kind of like a TD1 flag from an APR tune?

If they know the car well (which they should) they'll be able to tell some of the things you did, like mirror dip on reverse or urban joke tails, things like that. But it won't void your warranty unless you wen tin and somehow long coded something to brick your system which i s unlikely

 

[shovelhd]

Another dumb question then - will the dealer be able to tell I messed with stuff through VCDS and somehow void my warranty, kind of like a TD1 flag from an APR tune?

I don't think that's a stupid question at all, and quite relevant to this forum. If you mess with coding enough to screw up important functions, I would not expect the dealer to cover it under warranty. They should charge you shop time.

 

[Shadowtuy]

I’m old enough to remember when we called them by the A and B chassis numbers. About 5yrs ago I had a newish VW nut look at me like I had a dick growing out of my forehead when I said I’ve owned an “A1, A2, and A3 GTI”.

“Mk” pronounced “mark” denotes the generation of the car (Mitsubishi would call it the evolution). Most parts designed for a Mk7 are designed to fit a 2012-2019, but pay close attention to the years listed. The 2017-2019 are a mid generation face-lift, and colloquially called the Mk7.5. If we were mAd TyTe JdM, it would be zenki and kouki.

Many parts are interchangeable between the mk7 and mk7.5, and likewise between the different levels and vehicles... Jetta to Golf to GLI to GTI to R. (Won’t bring into play all the other interchangeable bits with other monikers).

When in doubt, ask here or the part manufacturer or shop/tuner for some support.

Just saw your follow up. I think you mean the Golf R center exit. What year, model, and trim do you have?

I have a 2016 golf tsi.

 

[Strange Mud]

vagcom is more of a pro tool. If I had a laptop I would have gone that route....instead I have a cheap phone and bought OBD on one of the ebay 15% off days (ecs tuning?).


there shouldn't be any wtty issues with it but before you do ANY changes learn how and do a back-up of original settings. If you mess up with either it ain't vw's fault but just changing comfort blink to 4 or adjusting gas mileage readout, hill holder etc is fine.

 

[TCdaosithui]

I read some guys never get theirs above 3krpm when oil temp below 180! it didn't help I am 3 min away from on ramp, and oil temp is only 178 half way to work


how do you restrain yourself from having fun with your daily?

 

[Raguvian]

No, you’re only adjusting factory parameters anyway.

If they know the car well (which they should) they'll be able to tell some of the things you did, like mirror dip on reverse or urban joke tails, things like that. But it won't void your warranty unless you wen tin and somehow long coded something to brick your system which i s unlikely

I don't think that's a stupid question at all, and quite relevant to this forum. If you mess with coding enough to screw up important functions, I would not expect the dealer to cover it under warranty. They should charge you shop time.

vagcom is more of a pro tool. If I had a laptop I would have gone that route....instead I have a cheap phone and bought OBD on one of the ebay 15% off days (ecs tuning?).


there shouldn't be any wtty issues with it but before you do ANY changes learn how and do a back-up of original settings. If you mess up with either it ain't vw's fault but just changing comfort blink to 4 or adjusting gas mileage readout, hill holder etc is fine.

Thanks for all your help and replies! I will go for the VCDS soon and just keep a copy of the stock settings. In particular I want a more aggressive Haldex unit to send more power to the rear.

 

[codypka]

Why does my phone (and my old phone) for that matter always prompt me to give the car permission to access bluetooth every time I enter the car? Why on earth won't my permission save? I must be missing something

 

[imthanick_a]

Why does my phone (and my old phone) for that matter always prompt me to give the car permission to access bluetooth every time I enter the car? Why on earth won't my permission save? I must be missing something

Mine does the same. Haven't looked too far into it but it bothers the hell out of me

 

[shovelhd]

Mine does the same. Haven't looked too far into it but it bothers the hell out of me

Me too. I could find no settings in Android or the app that would make it stick.

 

[cb1111]

Very little will "void your warranty" but the dealer may refuse warranty repairs on a particular service.


Most of the parameters are things that are available in the rest of the world, so most are safe - but - it is like messing with the registry on your computer where an error could lead to issues.


Accordingly, you need to back up your settings before you make changes so that you can revert to stock if things go wrong.