Mk8 software version poll

[SRGTD]

It's a farcical situation, caused by VW bringing a car to market before it was finished.

Agree, and it’s why I avoid being an early adopter of a new model, as I don’t want to be an unpaid product tester for VW. Avoiding being an early adopter isn’t always easy for some who are loyal to a brand though, if they lease or PCP their cars and their current lease or PCP is coming to an end. As you’ve said though, VW seems to have launched the mk8 before it was ready.

Based on discussions over on Seatcupra.net forum, the latest Seat Leon is also afflicted by similar software gremlins.

[Guzzle]

It's a farcical situation, caused by VW bringing a car to market before it was finished.

Agree, and it’s why I avoid being an early adopter of a new model, as I don’t want to be an unpaid product tester for VW. Avoiding being an early adopter isn’t always easy for some who are loyal to a brand though, if they lease or PCP their cars and their current lease or PCP is coming to an end. As you’ve said though, VW seems to have launched the mk8 before it was ready.

Based on discussions over on Seatcupra.net forum, the latest Seat Leon is also afflicted by similar software gremlins.

Skoda Octavia too. The whole software is full of gremlins. Some cars work, others don't. Some cars have some faults, others have different faults.

I'm going to give it at least another 6 months for them to get their act together before I even think about changing to a Mk8 or similar.

[fredgroves]

What's not exactly clear is what is causing any of this and why VW don't seem to be able to grasp a thorough problem solving technique.

From my professional background, I find this hard to understand.

[Exonian]

I’ve been an early adopter a few times and all were pretty faultless.
At least I went in with my eyes open with the mk8 knowing the issues VW were having with other models that share the same basic OS and all that goes with it.

Out of interest, does the HUD have the option of displaying the map?

[Brocky_]

Out of interest, does the HUD have the option of displaying the map?

I don't know for sure but I am pretty sure it doesn't - just the navigation directions.

[fredgroves]

Out of interest, does the HUD have the option of displaying the map?

No... just navigation direction arrows.

I can't remember how it shows it or if I tested to see if Android Auto also displayed on the HUD.

I've not really been anywhere that needed nav lol.

[GTD1414]

Ok so I think it went ping the day I picked it up, but its not been pinging since then.

I can't say I've noticed the warning messages on the dash either - they are fleeting when they do pop up and I'm not really looking there most of the time - unless it pings.

Just double checked this morning, around 5mins in again but its 'traffic hazard warning is currently restricted'.
(not travel assist) Did this yesterday too.

Just thinking you mention it did it the day you picked up, but then you set up all the user profile etc, something to do with that? I'm still just a guest on mine.

[fredgroves]

Ok so I think it went ping the day I picked it up, but its not been pinging since then.

I can't say I've noticed the warning messages on the dash either - they are fleeting when they do pop up and I'm not really looking there most of the time - unless it pings.

Just double checked this morning, around 5mins in again but its 'traffic hazard warning is currently restricted'.
(not travel assist) Did this yesterday too.

Just thinking you mention it did it the day you picked up, but then you set up all the user profile etc, something to do with that? I'm still just a guest on mine.

"traffic hazard warning is currently restricted" I'm fairly sure is Car2X.

I think its restricted maybe due to privacy settings and/or the guest setting.

I'm definitely not getting it now.

Another than it being annoying, Car2X isn't going to be much use yet. All new 2020/21 VAG models have it but nobody else yet and none of the other things have it either yet - eg traffic lights, roadworks, emergency vehicles and other vehicles.

I am waiting to see my first Car2X message, it will be exciting - its a great piece of technology!

[G3neralBanter]

Steering wheel has been replaced today, fingers crossed all seems well. I will report back once i get chance to fully test.

Suspect the climate sync issue wont be fixed for some time... annoying but could be worse!

I am annoyed about the sat nav issue as its just a step backwards, but its only a lease and I can certainly overlook niggles when I put my foot down!

[M6TT F]

Mine went in for the broken mirror cap to be inspected and approved for replacement. I asked if there was a software fix for the traffic hazard warning. They apparently did one, and now it won’t stay connected to weconnect. Boots me out every time. Doesn’t recognise my email and password. When I finally get home it will just suddenly connect. Very frustrating