MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[imthanick_a]

yeah i broke that a long time and a lot of miles ago lol. I used 2 zip ties around it, then tapped it I believe. Never looked back.

*couple smacks on the connector, couple little tugs* - "that ain't going anywhere"

 

[Drincc]

Looks like zip ties and foil tape it is. I’ll probably attack it from underneath and be absolutely sure it’s not coming apart.

 

[imthanick_a]

Looks like zip ties and foil tape it is. I’ll probably attack it from underneath and be absolutely sure it’s not coming apart.

That's what I did for a while, you really gotta do it from the bottom cuz its hard to see whats going on from the top. It only cost 20 bucks to get the plug fixed at a local Euro shop. Good insurance for peace of mind that your zip ties wont melt or anything like that but in all reality its most likely fine to keep it that way

 

[mk7_bk]

It's a right of passage for anyone using a jb1/4. Also yes from the bottom. My meaty arms could never fit

 

[hotbascosauce]

I removed my JB4 w/ bluetooth from my GTI but forgot to unpair it from my phone. From my understanding I just need to install plug D again, connect my phone to the JB4 and logout? Is there something I am missing?

 

[imthanick_a]

Thanks for the reply. Havent had the car apart yet to look for witness marks. It happens over bumps at speed, so im thinking sway bar. I did not get shorter end links

I did not trim my bump stops when I installed the springs - could that cause the clunk? I dont feel like its bottoming out but I guess it could be

 

[poi217]

How do you open the hatch while the engine is running?

I've tried all the buttons on the keyfob, even long pressing/pressing twice, and it doesnt work.

 

[sterkrazzy]

How do you open the hatch while the engine is running?

I've tried all the buttons on the keyfob, even long pressing/pressing twice, and it doesnt work.

Make sure the doors are unlocked and push the top of the VW emblem in.

 

[imthanick_a]

How do you open the hatch while the engine is running?

I've tried all the buttons on the keyfob, even long pressing/pressing twice, and it doesnt work.

Do you have the fob programmed and the hatch pop kit installed?

 

[jimlloyd40]

How do you open the hatch while the engine is running?

I've tried all the buttons on the keyfob, even long pressing/pressing twice, and it doesnt work.

You can program it with Carista. That's what I did.

 

[Strange Mud]

Make sure the doors are unlocked and push the top of the VW emblem in.

this...someone physically has to do it it won't pop open on it's own. (safety)

 

[CiDirkona]

this...someone physically has to do it it won't pop open on it's own. (safety)

On the mk6s, you could set (vagcom/obd11) the hatch activation into Jetta mode, so it works like a non-passenger-compartment door and can open completely. This also makes it so the trunk actually pops the latch rather than just unlocking it when you use the remote. Technically not the safest thing since you could literally automatically open a passenger compartment door (hatch) while the vehicle is running and moving.

(for reference, I did alot more modifications of my 6s than my 7s. 7s might do this too, I just haven't tried myself)

 

[Woods98]

yep, i get that part. I meant does the actual button that you press ever light up? like the driving mode button above it? or is the only indication the message on the MFI and the light on the dash ?

The button should light up too on the gaitor surround

 

[Woods98]

Broken right arm? There's no easy way.

Buy RHD model

 

[Woods98]

does the base golf have a soundaktor?

No they don’t