MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[Jonboi_31]

Why does A/C always come on when "Auto" is selected!?


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[KevinC]

In my TDI you push the start button once to warm up the coils, then push/hold briefly (Clutch in) to fire the engine.

You don't have to hold the button down to start the engine, just press it briefly and it will fire.

 

[Jovian]

Why does A/C always come on when "Auto" is selected!?


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Although AC typically is thought to be cold air. The term AC means Air Conditioning. Heating the air is also conditioning the air though not as commonly refereed to it that way.

So the air is being conditioned hot or cold when you put on auto. If it needs to change the temperature.

 

[Bacchanalian]

My tires skip in 2-3 when I'm hard on the throttle as well (2017 Sport 6MT) could be your stock tires (all seasons maybe) or your pendulum (dogbone) mount for your engine. From reading on the forums those seem to be two leading causes of tire "skipping". Pick up a BMS clutch stop kit (under $15 bucks) and it'll help a little with your shifts as far as getting into first at least and it takes a lot of the dead space out of the clutch so you can shift a bit quicker IMO. I've never shifted 1-5 before so I can't help there but unless you match the revs the engine/clutch will clunk trying to match up when you skip like that. I've found that trying to modulate what your feet do can help shifting smoothness i.e letting the clutch out slower, and going into the gas pedal to match the revs of the next gear helps a lot too. A lot of times a new pendulum (dogbone) mount can help make the gear changes more crisp as well.


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Sorry, I meant that both 1st and 5th are clunky, not going 1-5. I can't even imagine doing that. I've downshifted 4th to 2nd or 5th to 3rd while slowing down quickly, but beyond that I can't imagine skipping more than one gear at a time.

This has happened both with the stock tires and my winters (Michelin X-Ice). I'm planning on looking at the Michelin Pilots I see recommended a lot around here come summer, so those should help, and I'll check out the dogbone idea and clutch stop. 1st is the hardest one of them, I feel like I'm jamming it in there and it often takes me a few tries to make sure it's in the right place. Drives me up the wall. As far as the actual shifting, I'm having less and less issues with that, and getting that perfect will just be a matter of more practice with the gas/clutch. I mostly only have issues jerking around when I'm not paying attention or am in a rush.

Bacchanalian take a look at this link:
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21157

The "notchy" feeling is something very common, but there's cheap solutions, start with that thread and keep looking. Good luck and keep us posted!

Thanks, I'll check that out.



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[iaminsider]

AC also drys the air. Any time a car is put into front defrost mode, the AC runs to dry the air so it does not fog the windshield.

 

[Jonboi_31]

Although AC typically is thought to be cold air. The term AC means Air Conditioning. Heating the air is also conditioning the air though not as commonly refereed to it that way.



So the air is being conditioned hot or cold when you put on auto. If it needs to change the temperature.

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[rrohde1]

In the market for a new phone soon, so I am wondering - what works best with the 2017 MkVII's infotainment system iOS or Android? My current phone runs BlackBerry OS, so I have really no idea. Thanks.

 

[Eury]

I haven't used Android with mine, but my iPhone has been flawless with my 2016.

 

[TechRoss]

I hear that Android Auto is a little temperamental at times. Can't confirm because my app connect is not activated.

 

[AtlantaDad]

In the market for a new phone soon, so I am wondering - what works best with the 2017 MkVII's infotainment system iOS or Android? My current phone runs BlackBerry OS, so I have really no idea. Thanks.

Infotainment aside, I like android better since it's more customizable and works with obd11. I personally hate the ios interface, having to pay ridiculous money for chargers, and the other general bs that is Apple. I'll stop now before I get flamed. Lol

 

[ghost_03]

Is there a convenient way to lock or unlock the car from the backseat of a 4dr?

 

[IBFreeman]

Why the hell did they only put 2 stop points for the doors? Boggles me.

 

[paulkromz]

Guys how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

 

[paulkromz]

is there a god?

 

[paulkromz]

why do we have to age?