Mk8 software version poll

[BillSan]

Going in tomorrow morning so I'll find out and post it up mate.

[Foxy367]

Booked my Clubby in for the engine cover recall (I know I could have removed it myself!) on Monday and apparently there is another safety recall issue that they will be dealing with at the same time.   Also persuaded them to do the 1896 s/w update for me as I've still not had the OTA option.

I'm hoping this really will make the system respond quicker and get rid of the annoying '**** assist not available' messages that pop up intermittently.

Will let you know how it goes next week.

I'm still getting travel assist not available popping up every now and again. Think its new steering wheel time!!!

[BillSan]

What’s the other safety issue they’re addressing?

Dropped the car off this morning and the other recall issue is something to do with software for SOS calls apparently.  Not sure if this is something the 1896 update should cure, but a bit of a non-issue for most people.

I'll report back on 1896 S/W in a few weeks when I've experienced it.

[fredgroves]

No the SOS reboot problem is not to do with the 1896 software - and there are two fixes - one is a software upgrade of the unit, the other is a hardware replacement...

The problem with the SOS unit crashes is that it effects more than just being able to ask for help.... it crashing crashes other things...

[BillSan]

All done.  Now just need to see if it has changed things.  I didn't have to re-enter our profiles as they seemed to have been retained.  That would have been a complete PIA.

[Tony Jazz]

Update to my on-going 2 day software recall saga;
The hire car provided by Europcar/VW Customer Care Dept broke. Waited 5 days for a replacement which eventually arrived as a 21 plate Golf 1.5 petrol turbo. All because I wanted an Auto. Rare beasts apparently. Relented so this one is a manual. The GTI? That's still waiting for a specific OCU part. It fits behind the dash, accessed via the glove box apparently. Its all crashed electronically till this is fitted. The dealer is trying best to source this part as quickly as poss. Don't mention chips please....
So we wait. Everyone apologetic. What can you do? I reckon August sometime before I drive it again. Sun's out. Off to the beach. Stay happy.

[BillSan]

The lack of autos thing is ridiculous.  My VW dealer only provides manual courtesy cars and when I said I wanted auto (because I haven't owned a manual for 20 years or more) they said I'd have to book at least a month in advance and even then they couldn't guarantee one.  Autos must be 30% or 40% of all sales these days.  Just goes to show that car dealers are a law unto themselves.

[Tony Jazz]

Agree about the Auto vehicle situation. Hope our pure electric owner friends have a pain free VW experience during their ID3/4/whatever ownership.
 Thought I would have after driving a Mk7 GTD for a couple of years too and buying a Mk 8. Updates from the dealer? Maybe next week. Onwards..

[Foxy367]

The lack of autos thing is ridiculous.  My VW dealer only provides manual courtesy cars and when I said I wanted auto (because I haven't owned a manual for 20 years or more) they said I'd have to book at least a month in advance and even then they couldn't guarantee one.  Autos must be 30% or 40% of all sales these days.  Just goes to show that car dealers are a law unto themselves.

There are more and more people learning in Auto only these days too

[SRGTD]

The dealer I use has VW, Audi and Seat franchises on one site so I’ve had a variety of courtesy cars in the past, such as base model Polos, Golfs, Audi TT’s and various SUV’s and a mix of manuals and autos. I personally don’t mind what I get - my current car is a DSG but I find it’s quite nice to get back in a manual if only for a day.

I try and arrange my car service to coincide with doing a clear out of my garage and shed - I find a courtesy car is great for doing a run to the local tip!