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Just picked up a 2016 GTI, and was looking to get the hatch pop kit installed. It seems that the keyfob isn't unlocking the rear hatch though, so it says I need to program that in using VCDS. Is the $200 Ross-Tech VCDS unit the only one I should get, or is there something else that's not so insanely priced? edit: Specifically, anybody used this OBDeleven unit for reprogramming poo poo on VAG cars? Mustache Ride fucked around with this message at 20:55 on Sep 16, 2018 |
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Sep 16, 2018 20:42
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OBDeleven does the same thing that VCDS can. You just need an android device to run the app. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOi9PVVXF7o
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Sep 16, 2018 21:35
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You can rent a legit VCDS cable on eBay. I’ve done it. The mk7 isn’t listed specifically by year but it works just fine.
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Sep 16, 2018 22:28
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Karma Comedian posted:My 2016 Jettas radio will noticeably get quieter and have much worse audio output quality if I roll the front windows down. Is that fixable? I haven't found anything about this at all
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Sep 17, 2018 03:58
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Pull the door card off and look for any loose or frayed wires. Sounds like a short or grounding issue happening when the window is retracted into the door.
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Sep 17, 2018 23:51
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Mustache Ride posted:Just picked up a 2016 GTI, and was looking to get the hatch pop kit installed. It seems that the keyfob isn't unlocking the rear hatch though, so it says I need to program that in using VCDS. Is the $200 Ross-Tech VCDS unit the only one I should get, or is there something else that's not so insanely priced? I've used it for minor stuff. But haven't messed with the hatch specifically. Works fine. Lots of stuff is in German so I just followed internet guides on stuff. It's pretty much the same path as stuff for VCDS.
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Sep 18, 2018 19:18
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I am loving the constant annoyance of my sagging headliner brushing against my hair. It really beats the 600-1000$ job that every spot I've checked nearby will charge me for owning a 2006 VW. Guess I'll get some tacks and hope I don't puncture any wiring.
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Sep 25, 2018 23:42
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Is it a golf/hatch? DIY materials are I think around $75 and there's plenty of YouTube videos on the process. If it's not a hatch, things get complicated and people charge an obscene amount of money and in which case yeah get tacks and good luck.
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Sep 26, 2018 02:42
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Eh I just went to town with a stapler on mine if you do it in enough of a pattern it almost looks like a diamond tuck and roll type of jobby
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Sep 26, 2018 02:54
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Someone convince me not to buy a 2016 Passat 1.8t gas. I found a certified used one at nearby dealer for 17k CAD with only 50k KM on it. All the features I want minus remote start. Does anyone know how much it costs to get one installed by the dealer? I want to get rid of my current 2014 Impala V6 3.6 as even though its fun and full of features I've had a ton of problems with it and the seats are pretty uncomfortable. I'd be saving atleast a grand a year on gas as well with the VW
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Sep 30, 2018 04:24
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What do you guys think about the upcoming AllTrack as a family car in the city? Or would another GTI be good?
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Sep 30, 2018 21:20
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Upcoming? The Alltrack has been out for two years now. It’s a nice package, overall, especially in the city. It’s more spacious than a Impreza/Crosstrek, and less huge than an Outback. It drives and handles better than most competition, since it’s basically just a Golf+. It has a nicer interior than most competition. It has a (IMO) understated handsomeness in its design that will age far better than most competitors. Also can be had with a manual transmission which makes it a gem. Plus if you’re into it the EA888 can be chipped for a few hundred bucks and will boost power and torque significantly (at the expense of your warranty coverage). It’s not a true off-roader but the AWD and little bit extra clearance makes it more confident on forest roads and in unpacked snow. Subaru has a better AWD system at the end of the day if you really need it. There are good deals to be had on them because wagons don’t sell particularly well in the current crossover/SUV crazed market. The knock against it is VW’s poor reliability reputation. But new VWs have a 6yr / 72k mi warranty now which might help allay some fears. The other notable downside is the fuel efficiency is kinda meh. It’s not terrible but it’s not great. I’m pretty tempted to pick one up myself before VW kills the manual option for good, and hang onto it for as long as is it stays in one piece. Guinness fucked around with this message at 22:19 on Sep 30, 2018 |
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Sep 30, 2018 22:09
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Guinness posted:Upcoming? The Alltrack has been out for two years now. Thought the one coming out in 2019 was a refresh? Or was that for the GTI? It's been a while since I followed up with Volkswagen stuff. I have a MKV and have been stupidly happy with it.
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Oct 1, 2018 10:40
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So how are the TDIs? They seem stupid cheap now. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/d/2011-volkswagen-golf-tdi-2dr/6728182054.html
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Oct 23, 2018 21:13
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BlackMK4 posted:So how are the TDIs? They seem stupid cheap now. What? Am I crazy for thinking $10k for a manual 2011 Golf with 100k+ miles is not a good deal?
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Oct 24, 2018 22:06
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Maybe, I just remember earlier ones being that price with like 200k miles not that long ago There is a 2015 Golf TDI with 30k miles-ish for $12k also listed, which seems more like a deal
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Oct 24, 2018 22:09
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Oh snap, looks like VW is going to sell the 2019 Alltrack with a manual in all trim levels -- previously you couldn't get the top trim SEL with a 6MT. https://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-just-gave-you-more-choices-if-you-want-a-man-1829962452 This stupid little car is still tempting me pretty hard, it is literally the only car for sale in the USA that is: - wagon - AWD - manual trans And with the SEL trim you get the nice stuff like adaptive cruise control and full-LED lighting. It's kind of an expensive little fucker, though, considering it is still equipped with the 1.8 and not the 2.0 but they've got this tiny little niche market cornered. Still pretty hesitant on the whole "being a VAG product" but that new 6 yr/72k mile warranty helps...
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Oct 24, 2018 22:39
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Provided the dealership can find one somewhere, I'm soon to be the owner of an 18 GTI with a stick. Excited, and this whole wait and see if the dealership can find one sucks.
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Oct 25, 2018 13:52
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BlackMK4 posted:Maybe, I just remember earlier ones being that price with like 200k miles not that long ago nah its still a bad price...makes you wonder why that owner didnt get it fixed under the dieselgate settlement.
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Oct 25, 2018 15:14
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BraveUlysses posted:nah its still a bad price...makes you wonder why that owner didnt get it fixed under the dieselgate settlement. i guess that is a good point, i should have looked more into how that whole thing is working
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Oct 25, 2018 17:39
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I'm seriously considering purchasing a certified 2018 Allroad on the near future. Anyone have any insights or suggestions? If you own this model, are you happy with it?
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Oct 26, 2018 15:36
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Can't speak to the car, but be careful about "certified," which is a very different thing from "certified pre-owned."
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Oct 26, 2018 16:21
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Saddamnit posted:I'm seriously considering purchasing a certified 2018 Allroad on the near future. Anyone have any insights or suggestions? If you own this model, are you happy with it?
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Oct 29, 2018 23:12
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2007 GTI: I replaced my cam follower cap thing today as well as plugs, coilpacks. I noticed a few things are missing - the two screws that secure the coilpack loom are missing, and I broke two small heat cycled plastic connectors when moving a PCV line.  This Clip:  And another underneath that connects the PCV piping and the high pressure fuel line barbed into the bottom of the HPFP. Anyone know how I can find these part numbers? Thanks.
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Oct 31, 2018 01:57
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Time to do some digging https://www.vwpartsvortex.com/auto-parts/2007/volkswagen/gti/base-trim/2-0l-l4-gas-engine
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Oct 31, 2018 02:23
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BlackMK4 posted:Time to do some digging https://www.vwpartsvortex.com/auto-parts/2007/volkswagen/gti/base-trim/2-0l-l4-gas-engine Thank you, also, gently caress.
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I bought a new S5 sportback in Navarra blue a few months ago and love it. I ended up getting a PP trim with S package, nav, and 19” wheels. I thought the HUD was gimmicky and the 360 camera just ok so didn’t think Prestige was worth it. It’s a significant upgrade from my ‘06 TSX. The cabin is comfortable, wife loves the massage seats, tech is nice (non touchscreen MMI!), and the ride is fantastic. The only thing I wanted and couldn’t find was a heated steering wheel. My one hiccup was a gigantic pothole a month or so ago that dented both passenger side rims. Unfortunately my local Audi dealer recently sold out to a larger Corp. The new dealer didn’t offer repair because they were considered unfixable and quoted $850/wheel. I ended up seeking out a guy that does repair, he showed me the small dents/bulges, and fixed em for $125 each. Smooth sailing now but was very disappointed with what the dealer considered “unfixable”. In a similar topic, I’d like to get a set of winter wheels. Does anyone have experience with the various online OEM, near-OEM refurb or replica dealers and can recommend one? I’m assuming buying a cheap set off Tire Rack is probably not the ideal way to go.
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howdoesishotweb posted:I bought a new S5 sportback in Navarra blue a few months ago and love it. I ended up getting a PP trim with S package, nav, and 19” wheels. I thought the HUD was gimmicky and the 360 camera just ok so didn’t think Prestige was worth it. It’s a significant upgrade from my ‘06 TSX. The cabin is comfortable, wife loves the massage seats, tech is nice (non touchscreen MMI!), and the ride is fantastic. The only thing I wanted and couldn’t find was a heated steering wheel. The best Audi/VW replicas are made by Hartmann, but a full set will set you back close to what an OE set costs. I put some Nokian R2's on a set of Hartmann peelers last year for roughly $2400 for everything. Otherwise you can probably get a set of VMR's or Avant Garde cast wheels for around a grand.
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I just picked up a 2007 Rabbit and am having a first world problem. The car is equipped from the factory with an iPod connector under the arm rest which no longer works. I'd like to keep the stock radio just because, but I'm trying to figure out if I can just add in the aux port that was the factory option at the time instead of the iPod connection. Looking online, it seems like the radio units might be specific to either option, so you can't just swap in an aux connection for the iPod adapter or vice versa. Can any of you confirm if the mk5 radio units varied by option? Or were they all the same units with just a different adapter for the preferred connections?
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Nov 2, 2018 18:58
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Hey I have a mk5 GTI, you can get an aux cable like this (sorry on my phone) : https://www.amazon.ca/Button-Switch-Cable-Passat-RCD310/dp/B01GCJZ1VU
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Nov 2, 2018 19:06
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howdoesishotweb posted:In a similar topic, I’d like to get a set of winter wheels. Does anyone have experience with the various online OEM, near-OEM refurb or replica dealers and can recommend one? I’m assuming buying a cheap set off Tire Rack is probably not the ideal way to go.
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bigman.50grand posted:I just picked up a 2007 Rabbit and am having a first world problem.
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Nov 3, 2018 16:48
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It turns out that the bolt in the MKV GTI jack goes through a plastic nut. It's pretty weak. So, um, don't use your jack as a wedge in an industrial environment? I should probably replace this in case I need to change my tire on the side of the road...
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Nov 6, 2018 21:53
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all VW oem jacks should go in the bin as soon as you buy the car
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Nov 6, 2018 23:24
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My jetta rolled off the stupid one side jack thing, fortunately with minimal damage. I keep a harbor freight aluminum racing jack and jack stands in the trunk now despite taking up a lot of room. The included jack is definitely a widowmaker.
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Nov 6, 2018 23:59
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I've only actually used it once on my car. Stayed at arm's length as much as possible. I got free towing from the American Motorcycle Association, so I'm fine calling for help, though would hate to waste the time waiting for a tow. I'll see if I can get another for cheap in a junk yard. Or if I can get a small bottle jack.
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Nov 7, 2018 00:01
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It's gone so long as you have the car on level ground and you put the wheel you just took off under the frame of the car to protect yourself.
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Nov 7, 2018 00:09
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BraveUlysses posted:all VW oem jacks should go in the bin as soon as you buy the car This is true... total widow makers.
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Nov 7, 2018 02:29
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I use mine to wedge the motor around back or forward when I have to take out or put in the tranny for whatever reason. The only thing it's good for.
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Wasn't sure if it was better here or the Newbie thread...I have a 2011 A4 with just over 40,000 miles (I bought it CPO with 18,000). The past 2-3 years I've been traveling a ton for work so haven't driven it much and I'm dumb/not super-handy wrenching so probably now have some maintenance debt I need to catch up on. I took it into a local mechanic a couple months ago rather than the local Audi dealership as they'd done a crappy job in the past even for servicing stuff under warranty. These guys don't specialize in VAG cars but he did a thorough inspection and gave me a comprehensive report breaking down what they recommended (their notes in italics) - wanted to get AI's guidance as to what are priorities, what to expect and/or avoid - I put in the order of what I perceived to be most pressing...
I ran it via OBD and got code P2181 associated with Coolant System Performance. The car hasn't had any issues with overheating. Maybe a malfunctioning sensor? Is that something A) serious or B) something I can do myself...? Upper valve cover is starting to seep recommend clean and re-inspect to confirm. Calls for 7hrs labor may require audi specialized tools to lock cams and timing components to service. Front upper control arms and lower control arms have torn bushings and will separate. Arms have slight play in bushings. Total of 8 links 2 upper and 2 lower on each side. I recently changed the battery on my own but I think there's been some voltage problems since. Since I very rarely drive it, the battery has already died once. Check/fill plug is rounded from previous inspections. Would need new plug prior to servicing/checking.
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