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by A900ss
Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: OBD Eleven dongle
Replies: 21
Views: 9188

Re: OBD Eleven dongle

Chirp on lock: it’s more of a loud ‘click’ than a honk/chirp on my car.

Sunroof: like I said, mine did this from the factory with no coding. Open and close with the windows from holding down the lock/unlock on the key. Tilt only though, not slide.

(2018 R Line).
by A900ss
Sat Jul 25, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: OBD Eleven dongle
Replies: 21
Views: 9188

Re: OBD Eleven dongle

Ozymaster wrote: Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:58 pm Cheers I'll have a look. Need to look at enebling the sunroof close and open on the fob function too
I thought that was standard from VW. It is in my car. It will only tilt though, not slide.
by A900ss
Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: OBD Eleven dongle
Replies: 21
Views: 9188

Re: OBD Eleven dongle

As well as enabling it via OBD, you need to need to enable it in the ‘Car Settings’ on the car screen.

I ‘think’ it’s under doors or locking but stand to be corrected.
by A900ss
Sun May 19, 2019 6:30 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: R Line or GT TDI? Ad blue and DSG?
Replies: 7
Views: 2299

Re: R Line or GT TDI? Ad blue and DSG?

Ad Blue is no real issue. I do about 30k mike a year and need to top up once every 3 months. Hopefully that’ll give you a guide to how often you’ll need to top up based on your mileage. I fill up at truck stops as they have ad blue pumps. Saves faffing around with containers and is also much cheaper...
by A900ss
Sun May 19, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: spacesaver to alloy spare!
Replies: 4
Views: 2125

Re: spacesaver to alloy spare!

2018 R Line defo has a full size spare. My car has standard 18” wheels and a full size spare.

Good luck.
by A900ss
Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:14 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: OBD Eleven dongle
Replies: 21
Views: 9188

Re: OBD Eleven dongle

I haven’t tried the throttle response change yet to dial out the throttle lag but I might in the future. 44 module - steering assist Security access code 19249 Adaptations Select channel ‘driving profile switchover’ Change from ‘incremental: controlled over time’ to ‘direct: controlled over threshol...
by A900ss
Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: OBD Eleven dongle
Replies: 21
Views: 9188

Re: OBD Eleven dongle

I did end up getting the OBD Eleven after all. In fairness, as I’ve got an R Line, most of the things I wanted were already standard on my car. What I have done is disable the stop start (very annoying in DSG cars) and added a ‘chirp’ on lock/unlock. I did a few other things as well but preferred st...
by A900ss
Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Climatronic REST mode
Replies: 2
Views: 1307

Re: Climatronic REST mode

I’ve got a 2.0 TDI and can confirm it works fine for about 20/30 minutes.
by A900ss
Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:04 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: OBD Eleven dongle
Replies: 21
Views: 9188

OBD Eleven dongle

Has anybody got an OBD Eleven? I’m interested to know what you can change in the Apps for the B8.

Any feedback most welcome.
by A900ss
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Electric tailgate opening up in its own.
Replies: 5
Views: 2023

Re: Electric tailgate opening up in its own.

The boot has NEVER opened when I haven’t been in the car so it doesn’t look like I’m going to come back at find the car with the boot open. It has only happened twice since July (13k miles) and both time I was in the car. I ‘think’ it happened on both times when the car fully powered down as it thou...
by A900ss
Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:21 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Electric tailgate opening up in its own.
Replies: 5
Views: 2023

Re: Electric tailgate opening up in its own.

Is there some way you're pressing the boot open button on the key in your pocket? Never had it happen to mine personally. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Nope. The key was in the cup holder. :D I think it has something to do with the alarm/interior sensor as it gave a double flash of the ...
by A900ss
Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:47 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Electric tailgate opening up in its own.
Replies: 5
Views: 2023

Electric tailgate opening up in its own.

I have a 2018 Passat estate with an electric tailgate and twice now, the tailgate has opened up by itself. Both occasions I had driven the car, turned ignition off but not got out of the car. After 10/15 minutes still sitting In car, the hazards gave a quick double flash and then the tailgate opened...
by A900ss
Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Any guides to removing the front bumper?
Replies: 0
Views: 1538

Any guides to removing the front bumper?

I hit a pheasant the other day and cracked the lower front grille (the bit below the number plate). From previous experience of my wife’s Seat, I know these are released from behind the bumper so the bumper needs to come off. Any guides of video guides that anybody has will be most appreciated. My w...
by A900ss
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: My new Passat
Replies: 21
Views: 5784

Re: My new Passat

I picked up my Passat a couple of weeks ago and bought this boot liner for it. Very good quality and much better than the Ebay liners. More like old school rubber mats without the smell. Enjoy the car. Travall Liner TBM1124 - Vehicle-Specific Rubber Boot Mat Liner https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013GXN...
by A900ss
Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Panoramic roof and roof bars
Replies: 4
Views: 2014

Re: Panoramic roof and roof bars

Just a heads up on Whisp Bars. I had them on a Merc and yes they look great, I found them no quieter than Thule Aero Bars but as they are wide, you can only use the T Track on them. Fine if all your accessories are set up like that but if you have some older 'claw' fitting accessories, they won’t fi...
by A900ss
Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Buying advise / questions / opinions on B8 DSG 190Bhp
Replies: 6
Views: 2609

Re: Buying advise / questions / opinions on B8 DSG 190Bhp

My belief is that the oil in the wet DSG's need to be changed every 40k and reliability suffers if not done. Has the car you’re looking at had the DSG oil changed at 40k?
by A900ss
Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:40 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Anyone do any cool mods with VCDS?
Replies: 2
Views: 2069

Re: Anyone do any cool mods with VCDS?

How did you activate the Lane Assist?

I have a new Passat coming in a couple of weeks and am interested in this. (I guess I should have ordered it straight off).

The car will have the Traffic Sign camera that I know is needed.
by A900ss
Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
Replies: 10
Views: 3841

Re: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?

Thread revival, sorry... Has anybody done this? I know that you need the DLA/Traffic sign camera and then it’s just coding. A module is available for £99 to code it but just wondering if anybody had re-coded or bought this module. https://www.kufatec.de/shop/en/diagnostic-tools/kufatec-coding-dongle...
by A900ss
Wed May 02, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 Driving mode selection
Replies: 17
Views: 5246

Re: B8 Driving mode selection

A quick question to Fredthefifth.... I notice you’ve just picked up an R Line. Would you mind telling me if your decorative inserts across the dashboard and doors are silver or black? I could have sworn they were silver when I ordered my car but on the website noe they are black. My car has just bee...
by A900ss
Fri Feb 23, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Android Auto/Car Play and two phones simultaneously
Replies: 1
Views: 1510

Android Auto/Car Play and two phones simultaneously

Hi, I know that the regular discover infotainment will allow 2phones connected simultaneously. If I connect a phone via AA or Car play, can I still connect another via regular BT or does the AA/CarPlay lock the Bluetooth out? I’ve got a car on order and plan on using Android Auto to connect my perso...
by A900ss
Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Premium LED headlights and Dynamic Lights Assist
Replies: 1
Views: 1511

Premium LED headlights and Dynamic Lights Assist

Hi, I’m in the process of speccing a new car and have a couple of questions regarding Dynamic Light Assist. 1 If you take the car to Europe does the Dynamic part still work or do the headlights have a European setting where they are just fixed so as not to dazzle other drivers. 2 if you have Dynamic...
by A900ss
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Back pain
Replies: 4
Views: 1794

Re: Back pain

Well I've thought long and hard about this as I really like the Passat and the fact it's an estate however I think I just don't 'fit VW's so I'm going to get my Mercedes C class back from the pool. It's only a saloon so not ideal with a dog but I find it so much more comfortable. So long, it's not y...
by A900ss
Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Winter wheels with tyres for sale AS NEW
Replies: 2
Views: 1449

Re: Winter wheels with tyres for sale AS NEW

Apologies.

Posted ow in classifieds and photos included.
by A900ss
Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Winter wheels with tyres for sale AS NEW
Replies: 2
Views: 1449

Winter wheels with tyres for sale AS NEW

I hope I'm allowed to post this, apologies and please remove if not. I had to go to Europe earlier this month and needed to buy some winter tyres and wheels. I now have no need for them. 4 Pirelli Sottozero 3‘s mounted on 16 inch steel wheels (correct offset) so will fit all B8 Passats. 215/60 16. T...
by A900ss
Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Back pain
Replies: 4
Views: 1794

Back pain

Ok, I know I'm in the minority, it may even be a minority with only 1 member but my Passat is giving me severe back pain. I've always driven high mileages and only once had back pain from a car before, a VW golf. I'm starting to think maybe I don't 'fit' VW's. Anybody else get back pain form their VW?