MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[Milogolfsw]

Hi dumb question, I just picked up a 2018 golf sportwagen s 4motion and I noticed I don’t have the battery cover (wrap around the battery) or hood insulation. Were those two items supposed to be included? Just wanted to check before I take it up with the dealer. Thanks in advance!


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[jimlloyd40]

Hi dumb question, I just picked up a 2018 golf sportwagen s 4motion and I noticed I don’t have the battery cover (wrap around the battery) or hood insulation. Were those two items supposed to be included? Just wanted to check before I take it up with the dealer. Thanks in advance!


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The under hood insulation didn't come on my 18 SE either.

 

[danvphotos]

Hi dumb question, I just picked up a 2018 golf sportwagen s 4motion and I noticed I don’t have the battery cover (wrap around the battery) or hood insulation. Were those two items supposed to be included? Just wanted to check before I take it up with the dealer. Thanks in advance!


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My 2018 GSW doesn’t have those either.

 

[Milogolfsw]

Good to know thanks guys! I guess VW is just trying to save money.

 

[VAG_Guy]

VW cheaping out on battery covers these days.

 

[DHGTI1]

How do I reinstall a grab handle in a 2016 se? Handle popped out way too easily from the passenger side roof, and nothing looks broken. I can see where the tabs should go, not cannot for the life of me get it back in and to stay by more than the headliner

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[vwlotech]

Is there an OEM part number for the side power folding mirrors that is a kit from VW? (both mirrors and the switch) looking for my 2016 Golf R

thanks for any info

 

[nype]

Is there an OEM part number for the side power folding mirrors that is a kit from VW? (both mirrors and the switch) looking for my 2016 Golf R

thanks for any info

Blind spot monitoring?

You will want to add a few door panel clips as well as they can break when removing the panels.

This is what I bought from e-acca.com back in Aug 2017.

5G1857508DE9B9 - right side/passenger mirror assembly - $156.90
5G0959565AGICX - mirror switch - $29.23
5G1857507CE9B9 - left side/driver mirror assembly - $156.90
5G0857521M - aspherical BSM - $44.50
5G0857522M - aspherical BSM - $40.66
7L6868243 - door clips (6) - 0.48x6 = $2.88
+ shipping USD 31.85

Grand Total USD 462.92

 

[Laughing Sawfish]

Can someone confirm that the only way that Soundaktor can only be modified via the touch display is by using the "driving mode" -> "Custom" settings on 2019 GTIs? (In my case specifically the Autobahn variant)

I have read multiple postings that this can be modified via the "entertainment" settings, but I do not appear to have that capability.

-tnx,
Jeff

p.s. Yes, I have read the thread about physically disconnecting the module as well as reading the OBDEleven thread.

 

[imthanick_a]

Can someone confirm that the only way that Soundaktor can only be modified via the touch display is by using the "driving mode" -> "Custom" settings on 2019 GTIs? (In my case specifically the Autobahn variant)

I have read multiple postings that this can be modified via the "entertainment" settings, but I do not appear to have that capability.

-tnx,
Jeff

p.s. Yes, I have read the thread about physically disconnecting the module as well as reading the OBDEleven thread.

Confirmed

 

[Laughing Sawfish]

Confirmed

Thanks! Now I can stop searching for it.

-Jeff

 

[Aelwulf]

Here's mine: what's the difference between a blow off valve and a diverter valve on the turbo? I.E., using a GFB DV+ and, say, a Forge or Boomba BOV? I'm guessing the latter replaces the entire thing whereas the former just replaces a couple of parts?

Along those lines, if one got a BOV, would one still have use for Boomba's other product that blows off the air for sound?

 

[oddspyke]

Here's mine: what's the difference between a diverter valve and a diverter valve on the turbo? I.E., using a GFB DV+ and, say, a Forge or Boomba BOV? I'm guessing the latter replaces the entire thing whereas the former just replaces a couple of parts?

Along those lines, if one got a BOV, would one still have use for Boomba's other product that blows off the air for sound?

The difference between a DV and a BOV is where they release the air, they both vent from the same place. The factory one uses a solenoid control, whereas a lot of the aftermarket ones relocate them off the turbo and use vacuum control, which is actually less desirable. The DV+ just replaces the piston and adds a spring, but is still controlled by the factory ECU / solenoid. The spacers they sell to convert to a BOV are similar in that they still use the solenoid but vent to atmosphere which makes more noise.

 

[2015csgGTI]

I’m curious for R Drivers. Stage 1 tunes don’t really put out as much drastic power as they do for GTI’s (apr stage 1 Gti roughly 315 at wheel 91 octane, stage 1 for R is like 335?) or am I seeing something wrong? My unitronic stage 1 Gti has 350 tq at the crank. Would upgrading down the road when be as drastic as you’d hope or no?


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[cracksilog]

Are there any wheels out there that use all OEM hardware? Like lug nuts and centering rings? I’d love to get aftermarket wheels but this seems like a pain to get hardware to match. And I won’t have extra hardware for the spare. Just how much more of a hassle is it to get a wheel that doesn’t use OEM hardware?


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