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Offline Jay166

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Helix programming dongle
« on: 20 February 2024, 17:02 »
Hello all,
Does any one relatively near to Wiltshire have a programming dongle for the helix sub that I could rent from them?
Cheers

Offline GE90

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #1 on: 26 November 2024, 17:05 »
Hi

I suspect you are now sorted, but reach out if you still have a requirement.

Cheers.

Offline Exonian

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #2 on: 26 November 2024, 17:32 »
Have you fitted a Helix to the Mk8 Tony?
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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #3 on: 27 November 2024, 15:51 »
Hi, no, but it would be excellent if it was possible, as I really rate it.

I suspect the audio runs completely differently on the MK8.

Offline Exonian

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #4 on: 27 November 2024, 16:07 »
I did play with the idea myself when I got my Clubsport (almost 4 years ago now!) but chickened out as the standard setup isn’t too dreadful. I didn’t want to be stuck with an unusable sub if it couldn’t connect up. :afro:
‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #5 on: 27 November 2024, 16:10 »
I've not looked, but does the MK8 have the unit behind the glovebox as the MK7?

I guess that would be the starting point.

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #6 on: 05 December 2024, 18:20 »
It’s taken me a while to find my old thread but:

Exonian, courtesy of my friend Massimo...

The mk8 stereo gubbins is above the glove box, just not visible because you don't have CD player or sd cards.

Also here is the back of the it...




Audison make an audio upgrade and it definitely fits the mk8.

https://www.audison.eu/products/ap-560pp-io/

You can see the cables in that link.

Helix should work i think based on all of that.
‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #7 on: 05 December 2024, 18:48 »
Excellent. So who is brave enough to give it a go?!

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #8 on: 06 December 2024, 21:14 »
Hello, long shot but did you fit a new kit? And if so do you have the short loom with the yellow & black wire spare by any chance?

I’ve bought a second hand helix and it’s missing the plug that you swap the power wires in to. Would be great to get hold of one so I don’t have to cut & join anything.

Cheers!




Offline Jay166

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Re: Helix programming dongle
« Reply #9 on: Today at 17:08 »
Hi. Sorry, I don't have one.