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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: monsta on 22 December 2013, 16:33
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This guy put a video up on YouTube on how to install a switch to turn the sound actuator on and off on a Mk6. Most likely the location and unit itself are the same on the mk7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYzlTOE5H6A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYzlTOE5H6A)
Anyone feeling brave?
Follow up showing the difference;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOZ9-oibQaM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOZ9-oibQaM)
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Thanks for the links.
Was there never a way to do this via VCDS?
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Thanks for the links.
Was there never a way to do this via VCDS?
Doesn't look like it unfortunately :sad:
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Shame, I'd even settle for a fuse I could remove so I could run the sport engine profile without the extra droning :wink:
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Shame, I'd even settle for a fuse I could remove so I could run the sport engine profile without the extra droning :wink:
If you check other videos that guy posted he puts a switch in the engine bay which is actually quite tidy.
This isn't a mod I'll be attempting as I quite like the sound actuator, just stick it in normal/eco to turn it down :)
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Shame, I'd even settle for a fuse I could remove so I could run the sport engine profile without the extra droning :wink:
This would be ideal. Wonder how to find it out which fuse it is?
J
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Yep that was pretty cool..
But I'd want it on a micro switch on the last 5% of pedal travel :laugh:
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Yep that was pretty cool..
But I'd want it on a micro switch on the last 5% of pedal travel :laugh:
Even better idea!! Although it would be nice to turn it off altogether by pulling a fuse.
J
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It does not have its own fuse nor does it have its own identity on the canbus system so you cant de-activate with VCDS. The only way to get rid of it is to physically remove it or its power supply or add a switch.
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I take it the "enhanced" sound isn't good then? Does it compare with putting cards in your bike spokes as a kid ?. :smiley:
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I take it the "enhanced" sound isn't good then? Does it compare with putting cards in your bike spokes as a kid ?. :smiley:
Lol could be something like that. I'd have to drive a car without though.
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I quite like the sound, 2.0T Volkswagen blocks don't really sound great so they had to do something.
Still can't beat big engines for sound,
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Oh I don't know, I had a 1.3 polo g40 which sounded great. :laugh:
(Though I guess that was the supercharger mixing with wheelspin ;))
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I like the little farty noise the GTI makes when you put your foot down a bit. I think its the valves or something? (anyone know what im talking about?) Its like a little backfire but more......farty.
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I like the little farty noise the GTI makes when you put your foot down a bit. I think its the valves or something? (anyone know what im talking about?) Its like a little backfire but more......farty.
Are you referring to the famous DSG "burps" when you upshift on the flappy paddle with the throttle down?
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I like the little farty noise the GTI makes when you put your foot down a bit. I think its the valves or something? (anyone know what im talking about?) Its like a little backfire but more......farty.
Are you referring to the famous DSG "burps" when you upshift on the flappy paddle with the throttle down?
Yeah could be a 'burp' rather than a 'fart'. I don't need to be using the paddles though, seems to do it if I put my foot down in any mode. If its rev'd up high enough it'll burp when changing gear. (DSG)