Mk8 software version poll

[Boothy1979]

So I have had the latest software update for around 4-5 weeks with no issues, until that is, the last two days. I have had parking sensor fault messages for the front only. The sign recognition has ping up saying it’s ‘currently unavailable’ and then today, twice, the SOS ping saying ‘currently unavailable - contact your local workshop’. Looks like the big fix causes my issues in my case, as I have not had any of those before! Oh well, back to VW we go!

[Boothy1979]

So my car went into this morning for the above issues. Just had a video and they are saying it’s the antenna and module that is faulty and will need replacing. This is what is causing the SOS fault. Strange but they are saying prob the keyless is linked to it which I don’t buy for one minute. So will have to be booked back in! That will be four times in 8 months on a brand new car is totally unacceptable. I know some on here have been in far more but I’ve had enough.

[Relishy57]

I’m currently driving a Mercedes A class diesel. My poor GTI is at the body shop for extensive repairs after I was hit by another car who drove straight into me when turning right.
I don’t miss the constant bongs from things deciding not to work that day. It’s interesting to have buttons to press too.
 Can’t believe 10 months on ( for me) and no real fix it appears for most of us.

[fredgroves]

So my car went into this morning for the above issues. Just had a video and they are saying it’s the antenna and module that is faulty and will need replacing. This is what is causing the SOS fault. Strange but they are saying prob the keyless is linked to it which I don’t buy for one minute. So will have to be booked back in! That will be four times in 8 months on a brand new car is totally unacceptable. I know some on here have been in far more but I’ve had enough.

The SOS unit rebooting is definitely a SOS unit problem. Software won't fix that.

I've still not got mine replaced...

[Boothy1979]

Fred, Is that because you haven’t had chance to book it in or because waiting for the part? They said to me they had to order the part from Germany. Hoping there isn’t a shortage of these!

[fredgroves]

It was supposed to be a recall programme... Not that I've been contacted

[phope]

Some TPI updates under reference 2063230/4 about 17** and 18** software upgrades - there is now an updated 1896 version to replace the earlier 1890.

No news yet for those on 16** versions.

[Chriz1]

So what's this meant to fix over the 1890

[fredgroves]

So what's this meant to fix over the 1890

Its in the TPI!

[massimo23]

Wonder whats taking so long for the 1810 update in the UK and Ireland.
In other countries 1810 has been out for a couple of months and now the 1896 update has arrived and includes updating the existing 1810 software.
For Golf 8 built before week 48/2020:
1. 166X - 1810 -1896
For Golf 8 built from week 48/2020 onwards:
2. 178X - 180X - 1896
As you can see finally the two branches of software 16xx and 17xx/180x are now developed as one for all My20/21/22 models.
Also looking at the 166x update to 1810 (from other countries) and 1896 the device part number changes:
816B - 816F - 816G
or
816C - 816H - 816J
And with My22 the 816F/G/H/J are all only Discovery Pro models while the 820X are Discovery Media.
So to retain the 816 as Media some coding has been done to disable the Dual map display option and whatever else is only available on the Pro.