OBD11 essentials?

[Lert]

Just got obd11 per everybody's recommendation now I'm not sure where to start/what to do. So what are some worthwhile changes to make and where would I navigate in app to do it? I've looked around and there's a lot of stuff but I don't know what it all relates to or what it would change based on wording.

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[kevinkar]

I have a new 2018 Golf R and have done the following changes:

-Changed Convenience Blink (when you lightly tap the turn signal indicator) from 3 blinks to 5 - 3 was too short.
-Added the "Fuel quantity needed" display to the dash (shows you how much gas the car thinks it needs at the next fill up)
-Added the "off road display" to the main infotainment screen which is more a window dressing thing but it's interesting to see.
-Press the alarm button on the FOB 4 seconds to get the alarm to go on rather than simply press it once (if you have the FOB in your pocket and one of the other keys on the key chain presses the button it will engage the alarm immediately which is annoying.)
-Auto-lock the doors when they close which I had on previous cars and wanted this car to do.
- Unblock nav and sound modification menus while the car is moving (so the passenger can enter addresses into the nav unit while I'm driving and anyone can lower the bass if a song comes on that's overly bass-heavy - if they just added bass/treble knobs....)
-Added speed sign recognition and display to the dash (it's already in the nav unit display on the main display but not in the dash display - I realize I have a Mk7.5 and you have a Mk7 but wanted to mention it anyway)
-Added display of album art and station logos to the dash display.

Unfortunately a lot of that is embedded in the OBD11 or other threads and difficult to point to the exact post that shows you what to do without my having to search for them. Sorry. But at least those are some items you can now search for if they hold any interest for you.

 

[southpawboston]

I've done much of what kevinkar above has done, plus:

- changed the gear display in the DIS to show the actual gear I'm in next to D or S (can't be done with DSG transmissions)
- activated the OEM alarm
- activate windows down/up with the remote
- enabled window operation for a short while after key out and door open
- disabled Car-Net
- modified DRL behavior so they don't switch off when the turn signals are on
- modified the tails such that the inner tails on the hatch lid copy what the outer tails do (parking lights/turns/brakes)
- enabled the "tear wipe" wiper function (adds an extra wipe at highway speed several seconds after it finishes wiping after a windshield wash)

Plus, OBDeleven has been essential for coding after OEM additions, such as:

- enable OEM door warning lights
- enable OEM fogs
- enable OEM footwell lights

OBDeleven is certainly quirky, the commands sometimes unintuitive, and you can get yourself into trouble really quickly if you just start compulsively changing things to see what they do. The best advice I can give is to first make a backup map of every module (has to be done separately for each module). You can only do this in the pro account version, which I highly recommend paying the $30 for. Keep the text backups in a database such as Excel or Google docs. If you ever mess up coding something, you can always reference your stock backup. You can't re-upload an old backup to revert your module to a previous state, but having the references alone for how your modules were coded as stock is golden.

Check out the link in my sig for all the coding changes I've made, complete with annotations.

 

[VDubberinDE]

I cannot find any write up of the Auto Lock doors on closing. Do you have that one?

 

[kevinkar]

I've done much of what kevinkar above has done, plus:

- enabled window operation for a short while after key out and door open

I forgot about that one. I did that last weekend and forgot to write it on my list. Good catch. I did this specifically because passengers open their doors before the windows are fully up and I have to start the car again just to finish the roll up. So now I can just roll them up no problem.

I cannot find any write up of the Auto Lock doors on closing. Do you have that one?

I believe this is it:

Automatically lock when key is outside the car and doors are closed
05 - Acc/Start Auth.
Coding - 07
Long Coding Helper
Go to Byte 2 (remember the first byte is 0)
Enable Bit 4 "Locking for door slamming active"

As others have said here in other threads, it can be annoying if you aren't used to it but the last 2 cars I had did this so I expect the doors to lock automatically (with the key/FOB out of the car) and it works as I expect in the R.

 

[Finglonga]

Adaptations I have done on my 2014 GTI.

Headlight washer frequency increased to 15

Foglights turn on with "Main beam"

Foglights and DRL as CH/L lights

Disable start/stop

Rain closing

Kencha/Pace car Indicators

Front DRLs fade in/out opposite phase to indicators

Fan speed in "Auto" AC

Fuel refuel amount

Puddle lights on AS mirrors unfold

Comfort indicators increased from 3 to 5 blinks

Scandinavian Mod (rear lights and full brightness frnt DRL's)

DLR control on menu

Driving School mode

High level brake light on with reversing lights.

AC set to warm country setting

Front indicators as running lights


All adaptations can be found with a Google search for OBD11 or VCDS as they are the same coding for both. On the OBD11 tread there are also links the pages with the full lists on and also the OBD11 own forum has that list.

 

[southpawboston]

I forgot about that one. I did that last weekend and forgot to write it on my list. Good catch. I did this specifically because passengers open their doors before the windows are fully up and I have to start the car again just to finish the roll up. So now I can just roll them up no problem.

Yeah, that's been a huge peeve of mine since the beginning of power windows... got so annoyed having to ask the passengers to make sure their windows were up before turning off the key. On most of my prior cars, I built a little electronic timer circuit that powered the main relay for the windows so that they'd work for 1-2 minutes after the key was off. With the programmable BCM of the VW, I no longer have to do that .

 

[Khanmots]

Disabled "Started Vibration Reduction" -- stops ABS from cutting throttle in anticipation of slipping... note, only do this in combination with a dogbone mount insert as the reason this "feature" exists is axel-breaking amounts of wheel hop given the soft mounts and bushings. If you tune the car, you'll need to address suspension bushings as well.

Not, OBD, but if you drive a stick, do the clutch mod (remove the delay valve) and get a raised stop.

Other OBD tweaks I'm a big fan of
- hot country mode
- control windows with remote
- auto-lock on door close
- changing the behavior of the traction control button (mine puts ESC in sport first press, fully disables with a long hold)

Some other's that are nice but not earth-changing
- automatic daylight savings time changeover
- extra information shown -- peeps above called out some of them

 

[bcgti]

For me disabling the Hydraulic Brake Assistant is an essential item. Braking feels very consistent now and easier to modulate.

Here's a quote from Luvs2speed :

Module 03 Adaptations
Hydraulic Brake Assistant (factory set to Normal) I changed to Not Activated
This is very noticeable and allows the driver to modulate brake pressure progressively. This is a must do for track or Auto X to prevent the car from apply brakes thinking you are are panic stopping which will in turn help with unintentionally activating the abs.