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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: untoldstory on 17 November 2010, 17:49

Title: MFI
Post by: untoldstory on 17 November 2010, 17:49
Hi all,
Need your help plz. Whenever I downshift a couple of times (aggressive driving) I loose the gear display at the top right corner and get instead "MFI" displayed. This is quite annoying as sometimes you mixup 3rd with 2nd and 2nd with 1st!
I couldnt find anything in the manual or in this forum, is this happening to anyone else?
Thanks 
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: ajmoir36 on 17 November 2010, 17:53
I did notice this the other day but there was a reason for it.  Can't remember what it was, maybe the ping 70mph speed check thing appearing then clearing as that always leaves MFI displayed for a few seconds.
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: Jimble on 17 November 2010, 18:46
Are you saying you need a display to tell you which gear your in??? :grin:
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: p3asa on 17 November 2010, 22:09
Quote from: Jimble on 17 November 2010, 18:46
Are you saying you need a display to tell you which gear your in??? :grin:

That was my thoughts as well.
How could you possibly mix up 3rd with 2nd and 2nd with 1st?!
5th with 3rd and 6th with 4th maybe.
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: RunRabbit on 17 November 2010, 22:43
Quote from: p3asa on 17 November 2010, 22:09
Quote from: Jimble on 17 November 2010, 18:46
Are you saying you need a display to tell you which gear your in??? :grin:

That was my thoughts as well.
How could you possibly mix up 3rd with 2nd and 2nd with 1st?!
5th with 3rd and 6th with 4th maybe.

DSG
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: untoldstory on 18 November 2010, 05:45
Unlike in manual, With the DSG it is easy to mix them up (thanks Runrabbit)
Ajmoir36 : u were right, it is the 70 mph ping, thanks
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: Jimble on 18 November 2010, 09:40
Even with DSG surely if your on a "aggressive drive" you should still be aware of the gear your going for??
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: am1w on 18 November 2010, 13:39
Quote from: Jimble on 18 November 2010, 09:40
Even with DSG surely if your on a "aggressive drive" you should still be aware of the gear your going for??

Just goes to show drivers with DSG cars are utterly clueless. :smug:
Title: Re: MFI
Post by: RedHP on 25 November 2010, 18:10
Quote from: Jimble on 18 November 2010, 09:40
Even with DSG surely if your on a "aggressive drive" you should still be aware of the gear your going for??

Why would anyone require a display to inform them of which gear they're in....the car only has 6 gears....!
I'm not taking the mick pal !

Personally I don't require the display to display which gear I'm in, however it is there for a reason and therefore should work accurately. If it doesn't there is a loose connection between the the gearbox and the electrics, seek professional advise unless you're an expert here !